“Aftermath: Bosnia’s Long Road to Peace” explores the human costs and consequences of war—not on the battlefield, but in its aftermath, which is where the painful work of true peace making begins. Even though Bosnia’s bitter war ended in 1995, the country is still deep in the throes of a struggle to rebuild a civil society – in the hope that the cycles of violence that have wreaked havoc in its past will not re-emerge to threaten the nation’s future.

Since the fall of 2000, I have been documenting the social, political and economic upheavals that have been part of Bosnia’s struggle to deal with the aftermath of a war marked by ethnic cleansing and the worst genocide in Europe since the end of World War II. Although photojournalists provided remarkable images for the world of that war, I believe they did not tell the whole story – that the media must also be responsible for documenting what happens after the guns and bombs and the madness of violence have finally been stilled. War is only half the story. It does not teach us about peace. That part of the tale unfolds only in its aftermath, and I believe that it is as newsworthy as war itself.

This website is a work in progress, and will change throughout the course of the “Aftermath” project, which is scheduled for completion in 2005, to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Dayton peace accord, which ended the war. The project originally centered on the five gallery topics you will find on this site, but soon grew to include a wide spectrum of daily life, leading to a sixth gallery called “More of Bosnia.” Together, these galleries are an attempt to document Bosnia today, the challenges it faces, and the heartbreaks and hopes of its people.

But the site is also meant to educate, to serve as a springboard for individuals who want to learn more or find a way to help. Under Reading List, you’ll find a selection of books that I’ve found helpful in understanding Bosnia and the Balkans. Under Links and Resources, you’ll find some websites and organizations that can also help you learn more. And under Support the Project, you'll find a variety of ways to help support this work, from tax-deductible donations to online shopping options that kick back a percentage of sales to the project. Or, sign up for the newsletter to receive updates on the "Aftermath" project: