The Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) is continuing to work on member organizations’ capacity building throughout Kosovo.

Knowing that the functioning of each organization depends on prior strategic planning, the 16th round of the Kosovo Women’s Fund (KWF) includes support for drafting strategies of eight beneficiary organizations.

In this context, NGO “Drugëza” concluded 2021 with a two-day workshop held in Durrës, which brought together Skënderaj activists and other collaborators to contribute to the five-year Strategy of this organization. Reviewing the mission and the vision of the organization was one of the key points of this workshop.

From the joint discussions of activists who know Drugëza’s work over the years and the needs of Skënderaj’s women, it was agreed that the areas where this organization should focus are:

• Economic empowerment of women, with special emphasis on those in rural areas;
• Empowering the role of women in decision-making;
• Equal access to health services, and
• Capacity building of the organization’s staff.

The expert engaged in the drafting of the strategy, Artan Binaku, said that they have had numerous discussions researching and identifying the best strategic options.

“What contributed to the process of strategy development was the fact that there was inclusion and agreement on most of the proposed topics. I believe that due to the lack of resources, staff, and finances, the organization will have challenges in its implementation, but with the support of KWN, they will be able to meet the set goals,” he added.

Further, the Manager of the organization, Gentiana Zeqiri, praised the support received from KWN on drafting this Strategy, which will be the starting point for any further planning of the work of the organization.

“Drafting the Strategy for the period 2022-2026 offers us a clear idea of ​​the work we intend to do in the future, as well as to consider the budget aspect for each area of ​​intervention,” she said.

Let us remember that “Drugëza” was founded in 2016, with the aim of improving the position of women in society, advancing the rights of women, and their engagement in handicrafts, and more.

This activity was supported by the Sigrid Rausing Trust within the KWF round 16th.