Past Projects
Inclusion through education for Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian children in Kosovo
Project was finances by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH … Project was implemented from June 2017 - December 2019 … Project was implemented in 5 BSFK learning Centers. Benneficiaries: 2554 children directly; 85 staff – mainly minorities; ~10000 broader minority communities to served municipalities, and approximately 10800 people from majority community. Aim: Develop children’s educational and socio-emotional competence for inclusion in the educational system through standardized andand the means for a sustainable program. Objective 1: Children’s academic and social-emotional foundations for inclusion and success in the school are supported by a strong standardized and innovative program. Objective 2: Motivated staff grows in competence and performance.
Read MoreKOSANA - Improving the health situation of children and adults from Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities.
Main target group: Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities, and health institutions in 2 Kosovo Municipalities (Obilic and Fushe Kosova). Number of the benneficiaries; Approximately 350 women, 90% of the children (ages 0 -5) are direct beneficiaries and approximately 4500 Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities. Implementation period: 1st January 2020 – 31st December 2020 … Objectives … 1. Increase awareness of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities about prevention and methods to deal with diabetes. 2. Health activities are implemented with communities in Fushe Kosove and Obilic municipalities. 3. Shadow report for the implementation of the health component in LAP for Fushe Kosove and Obilic municipalities is produced.
Read MoreSupport with food and hygiene packages for 900 families of Ashkali, Egyptian and Roma communities in 4 municipalities of Kosovo.
Project implemented from December 2020 - March 2021 … Project is supported by Office for Communty Affairs / Office of Prime Minister of Kosovo. BSFK purchased and delivered 324 packages of food/hygiene materials in 4 municipalities of Kosovo. Benneficiaries were from Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities.
Read MoreIddentification and referral of benneficiaries, and assisstance in neds assessment and monitoring in Municipality of Fushe Kosova
Project was supported by IOM Kosovo. Project was implemented in Fushe Kosova from 3rd August until November 2020 … Objective of the project: Most vulnerable people in targeted areas (particularly women, children, minorities and other persons of concern) have access to social and economic protection mechanisms. Targeted beneficiaries: Most vulnerable members of non-majority communities, internally displaced people (IDP’s), Returnees, and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and domestic violence (DV) which were affected by the COVID 09 pandemic.
Read More“Learning Centers path to inclusion of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities”
Implementation period: January - December 2020 … Geographical coverage: Gracanica and Obiliq (Plemetina village) Project objective: Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian children and youth from Gracanica and Plemetina village are participating equally in educational system and society. Project results: Result 1: Children’s academic and social-emotional foundations for success are supported by a strong, innovative program. Result 2: Participation of communities in policymaking is enhanced. Result 3: Sustainability of learning centers programs is developed and pursued externally through institutionalization. This grant is supported by the ‘Civil Society programme for Albania and Kosovo’, financed by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and managed by Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF) in…
Read MoreSupporting the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities in the situation created by COVID19 (Phase 1)
Project was supported by Kosovo Foundation for Open Society (KFOS) Project was implemented 14 April until 15 June … 1765 food/hygiene packages were delivered to Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities in 8 municipalities of Kosovo. 500 educational packages were delivered to Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian children in 8 municipalities. 50 families paid internet for two months … 5 BSFK Learning Centers are cofinanced to implement online educational activities with the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian children.
Read MoreSupporting the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities in the situation created by COVID19 (Phase 2)
Project was supported by Kosovo Foundation for Open Society (KFOS) Project was implemented 15 May until 20 August 2020 … 2800 food/hygiene packages were delivered to Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities in 12 municipalities of Kosovo. 710 educational packages were delivered to Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian children in 14 municipalities. 65 families paid internet for one month … 5 BSFK Learning Centers are cofinanced to implement online educational activities with the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian children.
Read More2020 online summer program
Project was supported by Kosovo Foundation for Open Society (KFOS) Project was implemented 20 June until end of August 2020 … Online summer curriculum was developed, translated to local languages, and printed for each child … Curriculum and educational materials were delivered to each child (approx 500 children) in 5 Learning Centers (4 municipalities). Online summer program was organised for 4 weeks
Read MoreSupporting Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities sexual and reproductive health during COVID-19
Project is supported by UNFPA … Timeframe: 4 months … Locations: 4 municipalities (Fushe Kosova, Gracanica, Shtime, Obiliq. 5 Learning Centers (2 in Plemetina village in Obiliq) Beneficiaries: Approximately 1500 families. Objectives: • Empowerment and engagement in youth in sexual and reproductive health issues with focus in related to Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities in 4 municipalities of Kosova … • Provision of the health materials to the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities in 4 municipalities. • Provision of the health awareness activities to children from Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities attending 5 BSFK Learning Centers (online activities). Activities: • … • Establish 5 youth clubs within 5 BSFK Learning Centers. Youth clubs will offer space for youth to meet, plan…
Read MoreEmergency response to Coronavirus Pandemic in minority communities
Project is supported by Jugend Eine Welt … Project is implemented from 1st May - 31st July 2020 … • BSFK delivered food and hygiene packages to 88 families from Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities from Fushë Kosova, Gracanica and Obiliq (Plemetina village), and Shtime. Each food & hygiene package had approximately 45.00 Euro value. • BSFK purchased and delivered educational materials in the learning centers in 4 locations. Educational materials is delivered to Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian children from Fushë Kosova, Gracanica and Obiliq (Plemetina village), and Shtime who attend educational activities provided by BSFK. Approximately 100 children are reached with approximately 5 Euro educational materials. • BSFK purchased hygiene materials, masks and other hygiene protection…
Read MoreYoung change makers through theatre
Project was supported by UNMIK … Project was implemented from January - June 2020 in 5 municipalities of Kosovo: Fushe Kosove, Ferizaj, Mitrovica, Gracanica and Shtime … The overall goal: To create 5 grassroots, sustainable theater troupes made up of a diverse group of young people in 5 municipalities of Kosovo. Grassroots Theater Troups from each location will discuss about the problems they have in the area they live, and prepare theater performance presenting problems and possible actions to deal with them. Different institutional stakeholders and as well communities will be invited to see theatric play. The aim is to raise awareness of the issues/problems, and as well to promote interethnic approach toward solution of the issues. Youth from different communities will work together and…
Read MoreSupport Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities dealing with COVID19
Project was supported by the German Embassy in Kosovo … Project was implemented from 28th April until 28th July 2020 … BSFK purchased and delivered food and hygiene packages to 221 families from Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities from Fushë Kosova, Gracanica and Obiliq (Plemetina village). Each food & hygiene package had approximately 45.00 Euro value.
Read MoreEDI - Empowerment of Kosovo minorities through Education, Dialogue and Involvement in decision-making processes
EDI project was financed by Austrian Development Cooperation … BSFK in cooperation with Play 4 All (Play International), and The Ideas Partnership implemented 3 phases of the EDI project. Project started … EDI - Integration of Kosovo minorities through Education, Dialogue and Involvement in the municipal decision making process. The EDI project aim the integration of Kosovo minorities through education, dialogue and involvement in the municipal decision-making process. Accordingly the action is structured in three different components, with each component designed to target a specific problem area as outlined above: • The first is the education component, which aims to increase the quality and level of education of children and adults from the targeted communities, transforming attitudes…
Read MoreKosovo Education and Employment Network (KEEN) Project
Project is implemented by Kosovo Education Center (KEC), Employment and Promotion Agency Kosovo-APPK; Balkan Sunflowers Kosova-BSFK; Academy for Training and Technical Assistance (ATTA) and SPARK. Overall objective: To contribute to the improvement of employability of vulnerable groups in Kosovo and their inclusiveness in both the education sector and the labour market, by promoting partnership and dialogue between civil society, government and the business sector. DURATION: 29/December/2015 - 28/December/2019 … PROJECT PURPOSES: Specific Objective: To increase alignment of education and training programs with labour market needs by enhancing participation of civil society organisations in decision making, policy development and policy monitoring at central and local levels, and by…
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