Today, a coordination meeting was held between Country Director of Help Kosovo Shqipe Breznica and Deputy Ministers Edison Jakurti and Inci Halac within Ministry of Economy, Employment, Trade, Industry, Entrepreneurship and Strategic Investments to discuss about projects for economic development and poverty reduction by creating opportunities for self-employment through grants.
This is how our little ones look like by keeping their face shields set.
Last week Help donated 200 such to the Neonatology Clinic, the production of which was made possible by Help and carried out by MARO.
There are also 300 face shield masks in progress for medical staff which will be delivered soon.
It all started with a regular Help staff meeting not long ago.
Help has supported 274 families of South Mitrovicë municipality with food and hygiene packages, assistance which was provided in the framework of support in managing the situation against pandemic Covid-19. We would like to thank the municipal officials for their cooperation in compiling the lists of all families in need and field work assisted by volunteers.
Today Help delivered 200 unique protective face shield masks for newborns at the Neonatology Clinic, the production of which was supported by Help and manufactured by MARO.
There are also 300 face shield masks in progress for medical staff which will be delivered soon. We thank the medical staff for their cooperation.
Help ka mbeshtetur me nga një rrobalarëse disa familje në Komuna të ndryshme për tu lehtesuar sado pak funksionimin sidomos gjatë kohës së pandemisë Covid-19.
Help supported with washing machines several families in different municipalities to facilitate their living conditions, especially during the pandemic Covid-19.
Takim koordinues mes Help dhe Ministrit të Financave dhe Transfereve ztr. Besnik Bislimi rreth projekteve për zbutjen e varfërisë dhe krijimin e mundësive për vetë-punësim përmes granteve.
Coordination meeting between Help and the Minister of Finance and Transfers, Mr. Besnik Bislimi about projects to alleviate poverty and create opportunities for self-employment through grants.
Based on the request from the Safe Houses in Gjakova and Prishtina, Help supported them with washing machines to facilitate the operation especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In Gjakova there are currently about 22 people, 10 women and 12 children, while in Prishtina there are 16 people, 8 women and 8 children.
It should be noted that these centers face various difficulties and need financial support to meet the needs of the people living in them.
Due to the difficulties created by the Covid-19 pandemic in economy, Help Monitoring Officer has implemented the business activity monitoring analysis for the project “Support to socio-economic stability in Western Balkans 2019-2020” and “Self-Employment Training Program” and is continuing with the report for other projects implemented by Help Kosovo as well.
Report: “Assessment report of the activity of Help grant beneficiaries (clients) of 2019 during the Covid-19 pandemic period.”
April, 2020
Total clients number 223,
During April 2020, 212 clients were contacted, 11 did not respond.
Out of 212, only 40 clients or 18.9% are working at this time, 172 or 81.1% are not working.
40 clients who are working are:
Question: 1) How concerned are you with the economic situation created in Kosovo as a result of Covid-19?
Out of the 212 clients,
A) NOT AT ALL stated 17%
B) AVERAGE stated 13%
C) A LOT stated 70%
Question: 2) Has your business been affected as a result Covid-19?
A) NO stated 18.9%
B) YES stated 81.1%
Question: 3) Has your business declined during this period of COVID-19 pandemic? If so, in what forms a) loss of income, b) difficulty in paying salaries, difficulty in paying rent?
A) NO stated 18.9%
B) YES stated 81.1% (a) Loss in revenue
Question: 4) Are the measures taken by the government enough for your business to survive until the end of the Covid-19 pandemic?
A) NO stated 24%
B) YES stated 76%
Question: 5) What exactly would be the adequate help for your business, in addition to cash (fertilizers for farmers; textiles and / or accessories for tailors; hair materials / colors for beauticians and hairdressers; soap for automotive; food and drinks for restaurants)?
A) Other support, said 150 of them which is 70.75
B) Raw material stated 62 of them or 29.25%
Question: 6) Plans in the future?
Of the 212 clients all stated that they plan to continue the same business.
