Women’s Initiative Association (Shoqata Iniciativa e Grave)

20.11.2013

A very low number of employed women within the Municipality of Dragash, as well as the lack of freedom of movement for women due to social constraints, made Women’s Initiative Association come up with the idea of the initiative entitled "New opportunities towards advancing employment."

The Association aimed to train 30 women and girls in particular profession, their employment and their economic empowerment. This controbutes also towards increasing the confidence of 30 women and girls and improvement of their position in the family and society.
 

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

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Contemporary Woman (Gruaja Bashkëkohore)

20.11.2013

There is lack of advocacy for disabled women concerning health services and a big need for physio therapeutic treatments for disabled women in Prizren. Therefore the project "Help today for a better future for women with disabilities" aimed to promote cooperation between women with disabilities in order for them to advocate for better conditions.

Activies organized towards the realization of the initiative included health lectures, psycho-social trainings, fitness exercises to replace psysiotherapy exercises, as well as advocating at the hospital of the regional centre in Prizren so there will be better services provided to persons with disabilities.

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

The Association for Education and Family Care (Shoqata për Edukim dhe Përkujdesjen e Familjes)

20.11.2013

The Association for Education and Family Care considers there is a lack of information and awareness among youth regarding sexually transmitted diseases, use of drugs, alcohol, sexuality etc. Therefore, their project entitled "More awareness – Less risk" aims to raise awareness among young people of the Municipality of Gjakova regarding the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD).

This is achieved through informative sessions with youngsters from secondary and high schools and organizing girls in groups. It also included the distribution of booklets with information for protection from STDs.

A questionnarie for the assessment of knowledge about STDs among young people was prepared.. Meanwhile a round table was organized on 1st of December – International Day of HIV / AIDS. The other activity was the quiz of knowledge for sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

Gora

20.11.2013

Gorani women face difficulties from their families regarding their participation in public life.  Therefore, economic empowerment is the first step for them to achieve independence and participate in more activities of the public life.

NGO Gora organized a training to coordinate the group of women and assign their roles in preparing the products, as well as helped them to purchase raw materials; prepare the final product design; prepare the product and packaging for products; and to participate in different fairs ;
It also held a training on teaching women how to invest their profit to further develop their business and collaborate with Albanian women.
 

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

Hendifer

20.11.2013

The project "A Healthy Woman – A Happy Family" is to raise awareness among women in 6 villages of Ferizaj about breast cancer and cervical cancer. Activies organized to achieve this include meetings with the heads of villages and women in order to spread the infomation about the training and send out invitations for the training. Transfer for  women with disabilities from their homes to the place where the training takes place and vice versa will be provided.

There are also brochures given to everyone in order to raise awareness regarding the dissease. After the training 50 women (5 from each village) will be sent to the doctor for medical check-ups. Women from these villages will also be included in the already exisiting "Self-supported group".

 

The project helps women socialize among themselves and increase their cooperation by exchanging ideas. It allso eleminates barriers women face from their families when it comes to medical check-ups, especially going to the gynecologist.

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

Alma

20.11.2013

Women in villages of Leshan and Lutogllave within the Municipality of Peja don’t have access to information about job opportunities. Therefore, there is a need to identify women who have certain skills for economic empowerment and the ones who are interested in opening small businesses.

In order to achieve the overall goal of women’s economic empoerment within the aforementioned municipality, NGO Alma will conduct a research to identify women of all categories; organize trainings and refer the beneficiaries to the relevant institutions; and organize a conference related to this topic.

21.06.24

Public Call for Applications for Capacity Building and Sub-Granting in Gender and Climate Change Financing

19.12.18

Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPDMK)

19.12.18

Women’s Association “Aureola”

19.12.18

The Midwives Association of Kosovo

19.12.18

Handikos Mitrovica

19.12.18

Psychotherapists in Action

KWN Organizes Regional Young Feminist Forum 2013

12.11.2013

The Kosova Women’s Network (KWN) on 13-14 Nov. organized the Regional Young Feminists Forum 2013. The forum focused on the impact that young women have on global and local issues. The forum was supported by Kvinna till Kvinna (KtK). 

Approximately 40 young women from throughout Kosovo and neighboring countries in the region met at Hotel Sirius in Prishtina to spend two fun and productive days. 

Together they discussed issues that young women had raised previously, their activities, advocacy strategies, feminism, communication and the involvement of young women in decision-making processes. 

KWN through this Forum sought to assist young activists to better understand advocacy in promoting the rights of women and girls; to encourage more young women to join the Young Women’s Empowerment Initiative; to encourage them to undertake more advocacy initiatives; and to further their capacities in creating advocacy strategies.

On the second day, young feminists met with the President of the Republic of Kosovo Atifete Jahjaga, representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and media. During these interactive meetings, young feminists had the opportunity to raise their concerns.

 

After these meetings, on 14 Nov, KWN organized an advocacy activity, planned and led by young women. This activity involved a performance by young women, assisted by Artpolis.

08.04.14

KWN Releases 2013 Annual Report

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KWN Organizes Workshop: “Women Advocate Locally”

03.03.14

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05.02.14

Individual Member Innovative in Supporting KWN

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Members, Stakeholders Evaluate Positively KWN’s Work

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A young woman participant at the YWEI meeting in Prishtina presents her group’s action plan.

Advocacy Plays a Key Role in Young Women’s Empowerment

08.11.2013

The Young Women’s Empowerment Initiative (YWEI) supports young women in developing their skills and taking the lead on issues that concern them. The initiative engages young women throughout Kosova in becoming catalysts of change and mobilizing their peers to do the same.

In Gjakova, young women shared the challenges they face on 24 Sep.: struggles over limited resources, insufficient job opportunities and systematic discrimination simply because they are young women.
“As [young] women we have limited options for expressing ourselves without being judged,” said a young woman from Gjakova.
Towards addressing these challenges, young women from Gjakova are developing innovative, effective ways to improve their lives.
“We can empower each other through street actions and art,” a young woman said. “We will bring together young and old women to express their talents.”
YWEI also held meetings in Prishtina and Mitrovica in Oct. They created action plans for addressing the issues they face. Young women from Prishtina decided to prepare a theatre play, raising awareness about the importance of education for young women. They also plan to hold a peaceful march in Mother Theresa Square.
In Mitrovica, young women plan to hold meetings with young women in primary schools and high schools, raising awareness about the importance of education. By meeting directly with them, they believe that they will have great impact.
“Besides having a good time, we also have learned a lot of new things,” a young woman activist said. “These kinds of meetings are very necessary for us.”

This year, Young Women Empowerment Initiative has involved 146 young women throughout Kosova. With KWN’s support, they plan to implement their action plans in 2014. KWN seeks to empower more young women to become involved in organizing and advocacy for women’s rights, strengthening the Kosovo women’s movement. The initiative receives support from Kvinna till Kvinna.

08.04.14

KWN Releases 2013 Annual Report

07.04.14

KWN Organizes Workshop: “Women Advocate Locally”

03.03.14

Members Gather for Bimonthly Meeting

05.02.14

Individual Member Innovative in Supporting KWN

04.02.14

Members, Stakeholders Evaluate Positively KWN’s Work

07.01.14

KWN Exchanges Experiences with Activists in Austria

Persons with special needs exhibit their photographs at the exhibition organized by OPMDK on 22 Oct. in Prizren.

OPMDK Marks the Month of Equal Opportunities

07.11.2013

The Organization of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy of Kosovo (OPMDK) launched an exhibition of photography created by persons with special needs on 22 Oct. in Prizren. The photographers included participants attend a professional photography course organized by OPMDK.

Through the exhibition, OPDMK marked the month of October as the Month of Equal Opportunities. OSCE and the Municipality of Prizren supported the exhibition. OPDMK also presented other work by persons with special needs.   

Several officials from the municipality, government and international organizations who helped to organize this event spoke as well.
“By having them as guests, we intend to mark the importance of equal opportunities and rights for persons with special needs,” an OPMDK organizer said.

 

 

08.07.25

From “Caring for Others” to “Caring for Self”

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“The Shirt of Freedom”: A Theater Tour Amplifying Women’s Voices Against Violence 

27.06.25

Art, Activism and Healing Flourish at FemArt 2025  

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Workshop Held on Social Services, Rights, and Other Mechanisms 

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Activists Engage in President’s Global Forum on Women, Peace and Security  

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WCSOs Ask: What’s the Real Cost of Specialised Services for Gender-based Violence?  

Women members of NGO “Krusha e Vogël” visit the “Centre of Seedlings (Qendra e Fidaneve)” in Koretin, Kamenica, 2013.

NGO “Krusha e Vogël” Economically Empowers Rural Women

07.11.2013

Members of NGO “Krusha e Vogël” expressed their interest in visiting organizations involved in agriculture in other municiplaities.

They visited the “Centre of Seedlings (Qendra e Fidaneve)” in Koretin village in the Municipality of Kamenica. The visit took place on 23 Jul., with support from the Local Action Group (LAG).
“This visit aims to support the exchange of experiences and learning in the area of agriculture,” said a founder of NGO Krusha e Vogël.
Skender Dervishi and Ibrahim Bunjaki, the owners of the seedling company, welcomed the women. They explained how they run their business, which seedlings they cultivate and other details. They also organized a reception for the Krusha e Vogël delegation. Women in this way had the chance to see concrete work on how to organize better the planting of seedlings, as well as to see new kinds of seedlings that they hadn’t seen before.
After their visit, Krusha e Vogël members traveled home using a different route, passing through the beautiful mountains of Prevalle. For many women, it was the first time they had seen these mountains or even travelled alone with other women. The experience was not only educational, but empowering.
“The trainings have been very important for us,” a member said. “And this visit was something very good and new. We had a fantastic time; we got out of our daily routine and learnt a lot of new things.”
All women members of Krusha e Vogël NGO were involved in the “Women’s Economic Empowerment in Rural Areas” project supported by the KWN Kosovo Women’s Fund (financed by Austrian Development Agency). They came from various villages such as Hasi, Krusha e Vogël, Randobrave, Pirana and Serbica.

 

08.07.25

From “Caring for Others” to “Caring for Self”

01.07.25

“The Shirt of Freedom”: A Theater Tour Amplifying Women’s Voices Against Violence 

27.06.25

Art, Activism and Healing Flourish at FemArt 2025  

18.06.25

Workshop Held on Social Services, Rights, and Other Mechanisms 

12.06.25

Activists Engage in President’s Global Forum on Women, Peace and Security  

30.05.25

WCSOs Ask: What’s the Real Cost of Specialised Services for Gender-based Violence?