07/02/2020

Help supports Podujeva Municipality with at least 30 grants for 2020

On 07.02.2020 Help signed a cooperation agreement with the Municipality of Podujeva for the support of at least 30 micro businesses in 2020. The Vice Mayor of the Municipality, Mr. Nexhmi Rudari expressed satisfaction with the achievement of this agreement with Help Organization where he also expressed his willingness to successfully implement the project. Country Director of Help, Shqipe Breznica encouraged citizens to follow the activities of Help Organization and use this opportunity to develop their businesses. This agreement will be followed by informative sessions with the citizens of Podujeva in February 2020, where everyone will be informed about the method of applying for grants. The purpose of this agreement is the cooperation between the Municipality of Podujeva and Help in the framework of the project “Support to Socio-Economic Stability in Kosovo”, funded by the Medicor Foundation, co-financed by the Municipality of Podujeva and implemented by Help.

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Me datë 07.02.2020 Help nënshkroi marrëveshje bashkëpunimi me Komunën e Podujevës për mbështetjen e së paku 30 mikro bizneseve për vitin 2020. Nënkryetari i Komunës, ztr. Nezhmi Rudari u shpreh i kënaqur për arritjen e kësaj marrëveshje me Organizatën Help ku poashtu shprehu gatishmërinë në implementimin sa më të suksesshëm të projektit. Drejtoresha e Help, Shqipe Breznica inkurajoi qytetarët që të përcjellin aktivitetet e Organizatës Help dhe të shfrytëzojnë këtë mundësi për të zhvilluar bizneset e tyre. Pas kësaj marrëveshjeje do të pasojnë seancat informuese me qytetarët e Podujevës në muajin shkurt të vitit 2020 ku të gjithë do të njoftohen rreth mënyrës së aplikimit. Qëllimi i kësaj marrëveshje është bashkëpunimi në mes të Komunës së Drenasit dhe Help në kuadër të projektit “Mbështetje stabilitetit socio-ekonomik në Kosovë”, i financuar nga Medicor Foundation, bashkë-financuar nga Komuna e Podujevës dhe zbatuar nga Help.

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06/02/2020

Help supports the rehabilitation of Kindergarten in Kavaja

Today a partnership agreement was signed between Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe represented by Shqipe Breznica, Country Director and Plan&Go Center in Tirana (Albania) represented by Malbora Shahini. The purpose of this Partnership Agreement is to support the rehabilitation of Kindergarten “Tre Deshmoret” in Kavaja Municipality affected by the earthquake in Albania. Through Help’s support and cooperation with the Municipality of Kavaja, Plan&Go will intervene in the rehabilitation of this Kindergarten attended by 200 children of Kavaja and nearby villages. The rehabilitation will also encourage social inclusiveness, provide a safe place for children as well and support children’s emotional situation especially after the earthquake. In the aftermath the devastating earthquake that hit Albania on 26 November 2019, Help has been providing immediate aid to the local population on the most affected areas. Help has managed to raise funds from Council of North Rhine-Westphalia, (German “Staatskanzlei NRW”) and aims to continue its support to the families affected by the earthquake through additional structured interventions. Plan&Go is a grass-root organization that supports the most vulnerable children, families and communities in Albania; it has consolidated its expertise and experience in providing immediate multidisciplinary emergency responses to individuals and social groups exposed to risks. Special thanks for Ilir Lico, Alma Grazhdani and Butrint Tuzi who were part of this partnership that was successfully concretized today.

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Sot u nënshkrua marrëveshje partneriteti mes Help- Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe përfaqësuar nga Shqipe Breznica – Drejtoreshë dhe Qenda Plan & Go në Tiranë (Shqipëri) përfaqësuar nga Malbora Shahini. Qëllimi i kësaj Marrëveshjeje Partneriteti është të mbështesë rehabilitimin e Kopshtit të fëmijëve “Tre Deshmoret” në Bashkinë Kavajë të prekur nga tërmeti në Shqipëri. Përmes ndihmës dhe bashkëpunimit të Help me Bashkinë e Kavajës, Plan & Go do të intervenojë në rehabilitimin e këtij kopshti, të vijuar 200 fëmijë të Kavajës dhe fshatrave afër. Rehabilitimi do të inkurajojë gjithëpërfshirjen sociale, do të sigurojë një vend të sigurt për fëmijët, si dhe do të mbështesë situatën emocionale të fëmijëve sidomos pas tërmetit. Pas tërmetit shkatërrues që goditi Shqipërinë në 26 Nëntor 2019, Help ka ofruar ndihmë të menjëhershme për popullatën lokale në zonat më të prekura dhe ka arritur të mbledhë fonde nga Këshilli i Rhine-Westphalia të Veriut, (gjermanisht “Staatskanzlei NRW”) dhe synon të vazhdojë mbështetjen e saj për familjet e prekura nga tërmeti përmes ndërhyrjeve të tjera strukturore. Plan & Go është një organizatë që mbështet fëmijët, familjet dhe komunitetet më të rrezikuara në Shqipëri; ajo ka konsoliduar ekspertizën dhe përvojën e saj në ofrimin e përgjigjeve të menjëhershme multidisiplinare të urgjencës për individët dhe grupet sociale të ekspozuar ndaj rreziqeve. Falënderime të veçanta për Ilir Lico, Alma Grazhdani dhe Butrint Tuzi që ishin pjesë e këtij partneriteti që u konkretizua sot me sukses.

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28/01/2020

Outreach activity in Municipality of Drenas

Officials of the Help Organization together with the representatives of Drenas Municipality started informing the citizens about the possibility of grants through the placement of posters in the town and the surrounding villages. On this occasion, informative meetings will be organized with the citizens in the framework of the project “Support to socio-economic stability in Kosovo” which will be implemented in Drenas municipality where at least 30 micro businesses will receive grants in the form of equipment.

This project is funded by the Medicor Foundation and co-funded by the Municipality of Drenas and implemented by Help Kosovo. All citizens of Drenas municipality have the right to apply during 2020. Application forms can be obtained during informational meetings in the municipality or downloaded from the website at: www.help-kosovo.org or on the official website of the municipality https://kk.rks-gov.net/gllogoc/.

The deadline for applications is Friday 20 March 2020, 4:00 pm and the application formally begins after the informative meetings.

The informative meetings in Drenas are held on 14.02.2020 at 13:00 and 21.02.2020 at 10:00 in the Assembly Hall. municipal. Completed applications and supporting documents must be timely mailed to: Help Kosovo, Postal Code No: 23; 10,000 Prishtina Republic of Kosovo.

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22/01/2020

Outreach activity for the 2020 project

Help Kosovo organizes information meetings with citizens in the framework of the project “Supporting Socio-Economic Stability in the Western Balkans Region 2019-2020” which will be implemented in Pristina, Gjakova and Skenderaj. This project is funded by the German Government, partner municipalities and implemented by Help Kosovo.

All citizens from partner municipalities (Pristina, Gjakova and Skenderaj) have the right to apply for the year 2020.

Application forms can be obtained during information meetings in your municipality or downloaded from the web site at: www.help-kosovo.org.

Application deadline is March 20, 2020 Friday, 16:00, the application formally begins after the information meetings

Information meetings in Pristina will be held on 12.02.2020 at 10:00 in the Municipal Assembly Hall. In Gjakova informative meetings will be held on 13.02.2020 and 20.02.2020 at 11:00 in the Municipal Assembly Hall. Whereas in Skenderaj will be held on 11.02.2020 and 18.02.2020 at 11:00 in the Municipal Assembly Hall.

Completed applications and supporting documents must be timely mailed to: Help Kosovo, Postal Code No: 23; 10,000 Prishtina Republic of Kosovo.

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20/01/2020

Help and the Municipality of Drenas support 30 micro businesses

Today, on 20.01.2020 Help signed a cooperation agreement with the Municipality of Drenas for the support of at least 30 micro businesses in 2020.

The Mayor of the Municipality, Mr. Ramiz Lladrovci expressed satisfaction with the achievement of this agreement with Help Organization where he also expressed his willingness to successfully implement the project. Country Director of Help, Shqipe Breznica encouraged citizens to follow the activities of Help Organization and use this opportunity to develop their businesses. This agreement will be followed by informative sessions with the citizens of Drenas in February 2020, where everyone will be informed about the method of applying for grants.
The purpose of this agreement is the cooperation between the Municipality of Drenas and Help in the framework of the project “Support to Socio-Economic Stability in Kosovo”, funded by the Medicor Foundation, co-financed by the Municipality of Drenas and implemented by Help.

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01/01/2020

Help wishes you a Happy 2020

Gëzuar Vitin e Ri, duke ju uruar paqe, dashuri, shëndet dhe lumturi në vitin 2020.

Happy New Year, wishing you peace, love, health, and happiness in 2020.

Srećna Nova godina, želeći vam mir, ljubav, zdravlje i sreću u 2020. godini.

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11/12/2019

Submission of final reports for Municipalities in 2019

Dorëzimi i raporteve përfundimtare për komunat e vitit 2019

Submission of final reports for 2019 municipalities

Podnošenje završnih izvještaja za opštine 2019

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Projekti: “Mbështetje stabilitetit socio-ekonomik në rajonin e Ballkanit Perëndimor 2019-2020”

Project “Support to socio-economic stability in the western Balkans region 2019-2020”

Projekat „Podrška društveno-ekonomske stabilnosti u regionu zapadnog Balkana 2019-2020.“

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30/11/2019

Karin Settele visit in Albania

Karin Settele, Managing Director of Help is visiting Albania to assess the situation after the earthquake of 26th November. Jointly with the team of Help Mission in Kosovo are distributing the second contingent, namely blankets, sleeping bags, duvets and pillows, hygienic pads, baby dippers, kitchen rolls after the terrible and excessive earthquakes.

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28/11/2019

Help provides assistance to earthquake victims in Albania

Help launches emergency relief for earthquake victims in Albania

Albania was hit early in the morning by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake. The coastal town of Durres was hit hardest. Several deaths and several hundred injuries have already been reported, buried people are being sought in collapsed houses. The full extent is still unclear. The quake itself was also felt in neighboring countries. Further aftershocks and rising numbers of victims are to be expected.

The worldwide aid organization “Help – Help zur Selbsthilfe” has been active in Southeast Europe for over 20 years and is launching its first aid measures. “The regional emergency aid fund amounting to 10,000 euros is used for the distribution of blankets and sleeping bags. We assume that many people will have to spend the next few nights outdoors. Our team Kosovo knows the region and leads the mission”, says Timo Stegelmann, Deputy Managing Director and Regional Manager Southeast Europe of Help. Help is already active in Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia in the field of livelihood support and small-scale economic aid. An extension of the successful approach to Albania is planned for 2020. A partner network is already available and in coordination with the local authorities, as well as with coordinating bodies in national level, Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe Mission in Kosovo will provide emergency assistance, however while in the field team will also see the possibilities to further assist in this event.

Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe Mission in Kosovo will accordingly coordinate its mission with the local authorities in Durres, as well as national authorities of Albania, in order not to overlap the emergency activities.

Help ofron ndihmë emergjente për viktimat e tërmetit në Shqipëri.

Shqipëria u godit herët në mëngjes nga një tërmet i fuqishëm me magnitute 6.4 ballë. Qyteti bregdetar i Durrësit u godit më rëndë. Tashmë janë raportuar disa vdekje dhe shume te lënduar. Tërmeti u ndje edhe në vendet fqinje. Organizata mbarë botërore e ndihmës “Help – Hilfe Zur Selbsthilfe” është aktive në Evropën Juglindore për afro 20 vjet dhe tani po ofron ndihmë për viktimat ne Shqipëri. “Fondi rajonal i ndihmës emergjente që arrin 10,000 euro do te përdoret për shpërndarjen e batanijeve dhe çantave (thasëve) të gjumit. Supozojmë se shumë njerëz do të duhet të kalojnë netët e ardhshme nen qiellin e hapur. Ekipi ynë Kosova e njeh rajonin dhe udhëheq misionin”, thotë Timo Stegelmann, Zëvendës Drejtor Menaxhues dhe Menaxher Rajonal Evropa Juglindore. Help është tashmë aktive në Bosnje, Kosovë, Mal të Zi dhe Serbi në fushën e përkrahjes socio-ekonomike. Një shtrirje e qasjes ndaj Shqipërisë është planifikuar për vitin 2020. Një rrjet partneresh është tashmë i disponueshëm dhe në koordinim me autoritetet lokale, si dhe me organet koordinuese në nivel kombëtar, Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe Misioni në Kosovë do të sigurojë ndihmë urgjente, megjithatë ndërsa ekipi është në terren do të shohim edhe mundësitë për të ndihmuar më tej në këtë situate te rende. Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe Misioni në Kosovë do të koordinojë misionin e vet me autoritetet vendore në Durrës, si dhe autoritetet kombëtare të Shqipërisë, në mënyrë që të mos mbivendosen aktivitetet e urgjencës.

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12/11/2019

24 more clients receive self-employment support

24 youngsters receive self-employment support from the municipalities of Gjilan, Viti, Kacanik and Hani i Elezit who have been selected as grantees under the USAID EMPOWER Private Sector self-employment program.
Their selection follows the successful completion of a training program aimed at equipping 200 youngsters from the aforementioned municipalities with business-oriented skills from which 79 received grants in the form of equipment.
The program is funded by USAID Empower Private Sector, in partnership with Sida – Styrelsen for Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete, and implemented by Help Kosovo, including co-financing provision by partner municipalities in the project.