13/03/2025

MoU signed between NGN, ABSL Kosovo and University of Prishtina

As part of the RECONOMY initiative, our esteemed partners, Next Gen Networks Institute and ABSL Kosovo, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Pristina, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in bridging the gap between academia and the private sector, fostering innovation, skill development, and career opportunities for students and professionals in engineering and technology. By strengthening these ties, we are paving the way for a more dynamic and future-ready workforce in the region.
RECONOMY is an inclusive and green economic development program of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), implemented by HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation in partnership with Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe and others in the Eastern Partnership and the Western Balkan countries.
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22/01/2025

Do you offer services along the Trans Dinarica cycling route? Welcome aboard!

Join the Trans Dinarica Webinar

Welcome to the Trans Dinarica 🚲 initiative! Are you a provider of services such as hotels, campsites, restaurants, or bike shops along the cycling route? This webinar is for you!

Sign Up for the Webinar
Trans Dinarica Route

Webinar Details

  • Date: January 28, 2025
  • Time: 2:00 PM
  • Location: Online (Zoom)

What You’ll Learn

  • Overview of the Trans Dinarica Cycle Route
  • How to attract and cater to cyclists
  • Registering your services as Points of Interest (POIs)
  • Interactive Q&A session

Be part of a growing movement that has already attracted attention from 150+ global media outlets and inspired over 4,000 cyclists to explore the Western Balkans. This is your opportunity to grow your business and be featured in the Trans Dinarica Navigation Package 2.0.

Why Join?

The Trans Dinarica often runs through areas new to tourism, creating endless opportunities for innovation and service improvement. Join us to connect with the growing cycling community and explore ways to enhance your business.

More pictures and information: Click on the link here that send you to the website

 

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07/12/2024

Global Digital City Kosovo 2024

Join ABSL Albania and ABSL Kosovo for an exciting two-day event connecting businesses, start-ups, officials, universities, and tech enthusiasts!
Event details:
Date: December 13-14, 2024
Location: Innovation & Training Park, Prizren
Registration: 09:30 – 10:00
Highlights:
• Inspiring keynotes on the digital economy
• Expert-led training sessions
• Innovative start-up pitches
• Networking with leaders and investors
• Shaping policies for the digital era
This event is supported by RECONOMY, an inclusive and green economic development program, funded by Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), implemented by HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, in partnership with Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe and other key organizations in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries.
Register now: globaldigitalcity.com
Don’t miss your chance to drive Kosovo’s digital transformation!
💛 On 13-14 December took place the Global Digital City event, supported by RECONOMY. The event brought together 140 participants and 18 inspiring speakers, including Kosovo’s Deputy Minister of Economy and the Mayor of Prizren Municipality.
🌟 Highlights of the two-day event comprise
✅ establishment of ABSL Kosovo,
✅ presentation of the Sectorial Report,
✅ motivational talks from business leaders,
✅ start-up pitches with a €1,000 prize for the best innovative idea,
✅ 3 expert-led trainings on AI, Digital Marketing, and ChatGPT, for students across the region.
💪This event showcased the power of collaboration in building a strong digital future for the Western Balkans.
RECONOMY is an inclusive and green economic development program, funded by Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), implemented by HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, in partnership with Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe and other key organizations in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries.
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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.
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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.

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25/12/2023

Distribution of equipment within Inclusion and Economic Empowerment in the Western Balkans (SOE10)

Nëpërmjet nismave bashkëpunuese, dhe një vizioni të përbashkët, ne kemi shpërndarë në mënyrë efektive mjetet e punës, produktet, ose informacionin, duke kontribuar në përparimin e përgjithshëm dhe ndikimin e misionit tonë. Ndërsa reflektojmë për këtë arritje, ne presim me padurim rezultatet pozitive dhe përfitimet e qëndrueshme, që klientet tanë t’i sjellin komunitetit dhe më gjerë
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Through collaborative initiatives, and a shared vision, we have effectively distributed work tools, products, or information, contributing to the overall progress and impact of our mission. As we reflect on this achievement, we look forward to the positive results and lasting benefits our clients will bring to the community, and beyond
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20/12/2023

Empowering Imprisoned Women through Art and Awareness

Organizata Help në Kosovë, në bashkëpunim me Organizatën për Promovim të Barazisë dhe Avokim (Opea), Bardha dhe Shërbimet Korrektuese të Kosovës, do të zbatojnë iniciativën “Fuqizimi i Grave të Burgosura përmes Artit dhe Njoftimit” brenda projektit “Përfshirja dhe Fuqizimi Ekonomik në Ballkanin Perëndimor”, duke fuqizuar gratë e burgosura nëpërmjet ofrimit të trajnimit për rrobaqëpsi.
Iniciativa ka per qëlim:
(1) T’i ofrohen dhjetë grave të privuara nga liria, aftësi praktike të rrobaqepësisë, përfshirë qepjen, bërjen e modeleve dhe qepjen e veshjeve.
(2) Trajnimi i rrobaqepsisë do te jetë një formë terapie profesionale, duke ofruar një përdorim produktiv dhe ndërtues të kohës, gjatë mbajtjes dhe
(3) Do t’i ofrohet njohja formale, dhe çertifikimi për programet e përfunduara të trajnimit për rrobaqepësi.
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Help in Kosovo jointly with Organization for Promotion of Equality and Advocacy (Opea) Bardha and Kosovo Correctional Services will implement “Empowering Imprisoned Women through Art and Awareness” initiative within the project “Inclusion and Economic Empowerment in the Western Balkans” by empowering imprisoned women through the provision of tailoring training.
The initiative will (1) Provide ten imprisoned women with practical tailoring skills, including sewing, pattern making, and garment construction, (2) Use tailoring training as a form of occupational therapy, providing a productive and constructive use of time during imprisonment and (3) Offer formal recognition and certification for completed tailoring training programs.
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16/12/2023

Prishtina a city without barriers

The accessibility being a fundamental aspect of creating an inclusive and equitable environment for everyone, Help Mission in Kosovo gladly joins the campaign “Prishtina a city without barriers” led by Ambassador of Goodwill for Kosovo, Elvana Shala – Ambasadore e Vullnetit te Mire per Kosoven at IHRC in cooperation with the Mayor of Kryeqyteti Prishtina Perparim Rama.
The campaign includes an activity on designing and setting outdoor staircase holders for the access of persons with disabilities which is a crucial and meaningful activity in Prishtina within the Memorandum of Cooperation.

Thank you, Ambassador Shala, Prishtina Municipality and Public Housing Enterprise (PHE) Ndërmarrja Publike Banesore SH.A. Prishtinë.

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05/12/2023

Job Advertisement: Intervention Officer (Kosovo)

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, in English language only, for an Intervention Officer starting January 1, 2024.

The application deadline is 4 PM, December 18, 2023.

We are looking forward to your application!

This vacancy is in the English language only.

Interested candidates, with the required qualifications, may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and references to Help electronically latest by the 18.12.2023 all in English language.

Email address: jobs@help-kosovo.org

Expected starting date of employment: 01.01.2024

Please indicate the post title in the subject line.

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

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.

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

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