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26/08/2024

Support to socio-economic stability in the western Balkans region 2017-2018

Project Region: The Republic of Kosovo
Duration: 2017 – 2019
Donor: German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), Ministry of Work and Social Welfare, Kosovo Government and Partner Municipalities
Budget (Euro): 877,404.5 €

Project Details: Overall Objectives:

Enhance Economic Opportunities: Empower clients with grants and support for entrepreneurial ventures.
Skill Development: Provide business and vocational training to boost employability.
Community Empowerment: Assist marginalized groups and foster community-driven entrepreneurial projects.
Rehabilitation & Re-socialization: Equip and train correctional centers to aid prisoner rehabilitation.
Specific Objectives:

Grants: Deliver to 300 clients across nine municipalities.
Community Initiatives: Support seven projects, benefiting 2,000 members.
Correctional Support: Equip and train four detention centers.
Training: Offer business training to 247 clients and vocational training to 277 clients.
Marginalized Groups: Back two local initiatives focused on these communities.
Key Achievements:

Grants: 300 clients across nine municipalities received support.
Community Initiatives: Benefited approximately 2,000 members.
Detention Centers: Equipped and trained four facilities.
Training: 247 clients completed business training; 277 clients completed vocational training.
Local Initiatives: Two projects empowered marginalized groups.
Information Sessions: 16 sessions reached 1,225 potential clients (333 women, 892 men).

GentCompleted Projects

26/08/2024

Support to socio-economic stability through empowerment of micro business sector in Kosovo – Migration Prevention and Stabilization

Project Region: The Republic of Kosovo
Duration: 2016 – 2017
Donor: German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), Ministry of Work and Social Welfare, Kosovo Government and Partner Municipalities
Budget (Euro): 1,424,165.78 €

Project Details: Objective: Boost socio-economic stability and self-sustainability for local entrepreneurs and micro businesses through focused training, ongoing support, and community-building activities.

Key Achievements:

Skill Development: Trained 151 clients to elevate skills and boost income:

66 in business essentials (Sales, Marketing, Admin, Management, Accounting)
85 in vocational skills (Agriculture, Hairdressing, Italian Cuisine, IT)
Business Support: Provided 248 monitoring visits, assisting 245 clients and 3 cooperatives, leading to the creation of 118 new jobs.

Community Engagement: Fostered self-esteem and community spirit through 15 hours of communal work per client, involving 63 clients in activities like admin support, agriculture, river cleaning, community decoration, and children’s training.

Product Promotion: Enhanced product and service visibility for 59 clients with support in printing, labeling, fairs, and marketing.

GentCompleted Projects

26/08/2024

Support to socio-economic stability through empowerment of micro business sector in Kosovo

Project Region: The Republic of Kosovo
Duration: 2015 – 2016
Donor: German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), Ministry of Work and Social Welfare, Kosovo Government and Partner Municipalities
Budget (Euro): 675,784.03€

Project Details: Overall Objective: Empower vulnerable communities by reducing poverty, promoting social inclusion, and driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth through full and productive employment for all.

504 individuals and families economically empowered through sustainable SMEs and employment via grants.
468 individuals upgraded their business skills through targeted training.
140 people boosted their professional competitiveness with tailor-made vocational training.
80 individuals enhanced their livelihood through paid internships.
40 interns increased their skills and contributed to employer growth.
16 local governments strengthened in implementing effective employment policies.

GentCompleted Projects, Uncategorized

30/07/2024

Supporting Our Community: Distributing 30 White Canes

We are glad to have supported our community by distributing 30 white canes alongside Goodwill Ambassador Elvana Shala and Mayor Perparim Rama.

In cooperation with Elvana Shala it was decided that Help in Kosovo would use the remaining funds, to purchase white canes for individuals with visual disabilities. Help in Kosovo distributed 30 white canes to individuals with visual disabilities in Prishtina, with 15 canes going to the Blind Women’s Committee of Kosovo and 15 to the Association of the Blind. The event, hosted by Mayor Perparim Rama and attended by Goodwill Ambassador Elvana Shala, was well-received by the community. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the support, marking a significant step toward a more inclusive and accessible environment in Prishtina.

Zana PacaradaNews

09/07/2024

Cycle Kosovo for Children Event

Since 2014, a group of enthusiastic cycling volunteers, in collaboration with Action for Mothers and Children, have organized the annual Cycle Kosovo for Children Event, to raise funds for hospitals in Kosovo. This year, all funds raised from this tour will be dedicated to the Pediatric Department at the Main Family Medicine Center in Istog Municipality.

Help in Kosovo is pleased to have had the opportunity to financially support Cycle Kosovo for Children this year, contributing to the purchase of essential pediatric care equipment that will improve healthcare services in the Istog region, with the aim of saving children’s lives.

Zana PacaradaNews

08/07/2024

Creating Social Stories for children with diverse abilities

Help in Kosovo, recently organized a workshop on creating Social Stories for children with autism and with diverse abilities. This event would not have been possible without the incredible support from Down Syndrome Kosova, who graciously provided the space and helped facilitate the workshop.

Special thanks to AutizmiFlet Kosovë , Asociacioni Nacional i Autizmit në Kosovë, Logopedic Centre, and all participants for your dedication.

GentNews

12/03/2024

Job advertisement: Intervention Officer for Kosovo (RECONOMY)

Intervention Officer (Kosovo)

Within the frame of the RECONOMY in the Western Balkans, post in Prishtina, we are looking forward to receiving your Letter of Interest and the Curriculum Vitae (CV), in English language only, for an Intervention Officer starting in April, 2024.

The application deadline is March 26, 2023.

We are looking forward to your application!

This vacancy is in the English language only.

Interested candidates, may submit their letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae (CV) and at least three references (included in CV) to Help electronically latest by the 26.03.2023 all in English language.

Email address: jobs@help-kosovo.org

Expected starting date of employment: April 2024

Please indicate the post title in the subject line.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Only those candidates that are shortlisted for interviews will be notified.

Job interviews will be conducted in English language.

Additional proofs (diplomas etc.) are not needed at this stage.

More details about the vacancy can be found in the document:

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GentAnnouncements

01/03/2024

AUDIT REPORT 2023

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GentAudit Reports

08/02/2024

Digital Marketing opportunities in the WB within RECONOMY

On 8th February 2024, Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe signed a partnership agreement with Growzillas as implementing partner within RECONOMY. Growzillas is a leading digital marketing agency in Kosovo, excels in data-driven paid advertising and technological innovation, while also offering digital marketing training through Growzillas Academy to address the industry’s skill gap.

As of 1 July 2023, Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe signed a Partnership Agreement with HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, a Cooperation Partner to the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), and thus became an Implementing Partner to Helvetas in Sida’s RECONOMY – an inclusive and green economic development program in the Eastern Partnership and the Western Balkan countries. One of RECONOMY’s projects focuses on “Digitalization of sectors with growth potential for better economic opportunities” in the Western Balkans.

The project will lead towards the better functioning of the business services and the supply of skilled workforce as well as the promotion of the regional brand and the BPO sector. In practice, it means branding the region by stimulating the competitiveness of private sector enterprises and creating a critical mass of skilled workforce of women and youth, including the most disadvantaged and excluded, benefit from improved economic opportunities (better income and green and decent jobs) inclusively and sustainably.

GentAnnouncements, Events, News

07/02/2024

Pathways to 5G Expertise within RECONOMY in the Western Balkans

On 7th February 2024, Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe signed a partnership agreement with Next Gen Networks as implementing partner within RECONOMY. Next Generation Network Institute (NGN) specializes in advancing capacities in telecommunications through 5G technology training, cybersecurity enhancements, and the development of 5G infrastructure in Kosovo, aiming to foster innovation and skilled workforce growth in the telecom sector.
As of 1 July 2023, Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe signed a Partnership Agreement with HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, a Cooperation Partner to the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), and thus became an Implementing Partner to Helvetas in Sida’s RECONOMY – an inclusive and green economic development program in the Eastern Partnership and the Western Balkan countries. One of RECONOMY’s projects focuses on “Digitalization of sectors with growth potential for better economic opportunities” in the Western Balkans.
The project will lead towards the better functioning of the business services and the supply of skilled workforce as well as the promotion of the regional brand and the BPO sector. In practice, it means branding the region by stimulating the competitiveness of private sector enterprises and creating a critical mass of skilled workforce of women and youth, including the most disadvantaged and excluded, benefit from improved economic opportunities (better income and green and decent jobs) inclusively and sustainably.

GentAnnouncements, Events, News

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Support to socio-economic stability in the western Balkans region 2017-2018

Support to socio-economic stability through empowerment of micro business sector in Kosovo – Migration Prevention and Stabilization

Support to socio-economic stability through empowerment of micro business sector in Kosovo

Supporting Our Community: Distributing 30 White Canes

Cycle Kosovo for Children Event

Creating Social Stories for children with diverse abilities

Job advertisement: Intervention Officer for Kosovo (RECONOMY)

AUDIT REPORT 2023

Digital Marketing opportunities in the WB within RECONOMY

Pathways to 5G Expertise within RECONOMY in the Western Balkans

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