Project: “Support to socio-economic stability in the western Balkans region 2017-2018”

Duration: May 2017 – December 2018

Donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the German Government

Location: Republic of Kosovo-Municipalities of Suhareka, Lipjan, Decan, Strpce, Istog, Gjakova, Gracanica, Mitrovica and North Mitrovica.

The overall objective of the program is to increase the capacity of economically and socially vulnerable groups to participate more fully in society.

Specific objective of the program: Decreased levels of poverty among economically vulnerable groups

The project components that will lead to the direct job creation of at least 240 registered employees, thus contribute to the socio-economic stability in targeted areas, are:

Grants for micro businesses

Business and vocational trainings

Support community entrepreneurial initiatives throughout the country

Supporting four correctional institutions in the rehabilitation and re-socialization of persons who have been in conflict with the law