26/08/2024

Reconomy Project “Digitalization of sectors with growth potential for better economic opportunities”

  • Project Region: Regional (Western Balkans)
  • Duration: 2023 – 2026
  • Donor: SIDA
  • Budget (Euro): 1,980,258.55 €

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.

Project Details: Overall Objective: Enhance economic opportunities and growth in the Western Balkans through digitalization, benefiting women, youth, and marginalized groups.

11,000 women and youth empowered with additional income and green jobs.
€13 million in private sector investments driven by program initiatives.
20% of enterprises reported higher turnover and profit.
40% of businesses experienced better economic opportunities and improved business environments.
92% of companies satisfied with the skills of newly employed workers.

Personal and professional skills enhanced through business training.
Professional competitiveness and productivity increased with vocational training.

Internships provided for personal development and livelihood enhancement.
Participants and employers benefited from upgraded skills and capacities through internships.

Local governments strengthened in implementing employment policies and measures.

Partnerships established with key market actors, including ABSL, Growzillas Academy, Western Balkan Startup Alliance, and others.

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GentCurrent Projects, Uncategorized
26/08/2024

Inclusion and Economic Empowerment in the Western Balkans

  • Project Region: Regional (Western Balkans)
  • Duration: 2023 – 2024
  • Donor: German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) and Partner Municipalities
  • Budget (Euro): 4,497,324.5 €

Project Details: Overall Objectives:
Enhance living conditions for marginalized groups by creating jobs and promoting inclusion.

Key Components:

Green Growth Grants: Business and vocational training, resocialization programs, start-up support for former convicts, and community initiatives.
Results in Kosovo:

Green Growth Grants: Partnered with seven municipalities; 165 clients selected, 150 received equipment.
Training: 150 clients received business training, 35 completed agricultural training, and one specialized in electrical training. Standardized solar installation technician profession. Trained 150 youth and disadvantaged groups.
Resocialization Programs: IT/Network Administration and Coding training for 15 correctional staff, sewing training for 10 women inmates, and potato processing workshop equipment provided.
Start-Up Support: Equipped 10 former inmates to launch businesses.
Community Initiatives: Improved infrastructure at “Mitrush Kuteli” school and AZURE Learning Center. Installed outdoor staircase holders for persons with disabilities in Prishtina.

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GentCurrent Projects, Uncategorized
26/08/2024

Support to socio-economic stability in Western Balkans Region 2019-2020

  • Project Region: The Republic of Kosovo
  • Duration: 2019 – 2020
  • Donor: German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), Ministry of Work and Social Welfare, Kosovo Government and Partner Municipalities
  • Budget (Euro): 969,400 €

Project Details: Objectives:

Enhance socio-economic stability and reduce poverty among vulnerable groups by:
Providing 200 grants for micro businesses.
Offering business and vocational training to 430+ individuals.
Supporting the rehabilitation and re-socialization of convicts.
Results:

Grants: 262 clients received grants, totaling €399,966.13.
Training: 365 clients completed business and vocational training, valued at €35,595.79.
Correctional Services: Supplied €169,874.92 in equipment and training to aid convict rehabilitation.

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GentCompleted Projects, Uncategorized
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.

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GentCompleted Projects, Uncategorized
05/02/2024

The first monitoring phase within Inclusion and Economic Empowerment in the Western Balkans (SOE10)

We would like to announce that the first monitoring phase of our project “Inclusion and Economic Empowerment in the Western Balkans” in Kosovo has been successfully completed! 🚀
We have awarded grants to 165 clients across 7 municipalities in Kosovo – Lipjan, Prizren, Prishtina, South Mitrovica, Junik, Mamusha, and Peja. 🌍💙
This milestone marks a significant step towards fostering inclusion and economic empowerment in the region. Together, we’re positively impacting the lives of individuals and communities.

Ju njoftojmë se faza e parë e monitorimit të projektit tonë “Përfshirja dhe Fuqizimi Ekonomik në Ballkanin Perëndimor” në Kosovë ka përfunduar me sukses! 🚀
Ne kemi ndarë grante për 165 klientë në 7 komuna në Kosovë – Lipjan, Prizren, Prishtinë, Mitrovicë Jugore, Junik, Mamushë dhe Pejë. 🌍💙
Ky moment shënon një hap të rëndësishëm drejt nxitjes së përfshirjes dhe fuqizimit ekonomik në rajon. Së bashku, ne po ndikojmë pozitivisht në jetën e individëve dhe komuniteteve.

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Marigona FetahuLajmet, News, Uncategorized
14/08/2023

Tender for purchasing I.T. and Audio/Video equipment

Help Mission in Kosovo is implementing the procurement for the purchase of I.T and Video/Audio equipment, purchase reference number P-XKX-SOE10-23-23-11, which are needed for the organization’s activities.

We invite all interested companies to request the procurement file via e-mail, at the address: fetahu@help-kosovo.org

In order to be considered, the offer must be submitted to Help no later than 05.09.2023, at 16:00, personally, in a sealed envelope at the office of Help-Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe, at the address: Ulpiana, rr. Zija Shemsiu, Obj U3, H2, K2, N9, Prishtina

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Help Misioni ne Kosove po zbaton prokurimin për blerjen e paisjeve të I.T dhe Video/Audio, numri I references se blerjes P-XKX-SOE10-23-23-11, që nevojiten për aktivitetet e organizates.

Ftojme te gjitha kompanite e interesuara qe dosjen e prokurimit mund ta kerkojne permes postes elektronike, ne adresen: fetahu@help-kosovo.org

Me qëllim të marrjes parasysh, oferta duhet të dorëzohet tek Help më së voni deri me 05.09.2023, ora 16:00, personalisht, ne zarf te mbyllur ne zyre te Help-Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe, ne adresen: Ulpiana, rr. Zija Shemsiu,Obj U3,H2,K2,N9, Prishtine

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GentTenders, Uncategorized