Kosovo
Mercy Corps' vision in Kosovo is to help foster a more tolerant society that respects the rights of all individuals.
Throughout Kosovo, we focus on cross-ethnic initiatives to foster cooperation between former adversaries. Over a 15-year period, Mercy Corps Kosovo has implemented more than 35 innovative programs — including agricultural support and economic development — that have reconciled communities, increased collaboration and helped forge stronger local economies.
More Than Run-of-the-Mill Progress ›
Topics: Agriculture, Citizen Involvement, Displacement, Economic Development, Food/Nutrition, Livelihoods, Peaceful Change, Rural
Prospects for Kosovo’s future stability and prosperity rest in returning and re-integrating internally displaced people and refugee populations to their native homes.
Creating Opportunities for Kosovo's Youth ›
Nineteen-year-old Altone Ibrahim recently graduated from high school but was unable to find a job — until she found Mercy Corps' SKYL program.
Video: Resettling Internally Displaced People ›
Topics: Livelihoods, Displacement
The armed conflict in Kosovo in the late 1990’s resulted in the displacement of over 800,000 Kosovars.
Six Stories from Kosovo ›
Topics: Economic Development, Peaceful Change
With independence now declared, Mercy Corps has captured a snapshot of how long-delayed status impacted the lives of people living in Kosovo.
Ethnic Minority Families Return Home ›
Topics: Civil Society, Peaceful Change, Economic Development
For almost a decade, Mercy Corps has been working with families, communities, local government agencies and partner organizations to facilitate the return of families who wish to go home.
Kosovo's New Beginning ›
Topics: Civil Society, Peaceful Change
Mercy Corps is pleased at the resolution of Kosovo’s political and legal status, and urges the international community to support efforts to build a peaceful and prosperous future.
Giving Youth a Voice ›
Topics: Citizen Involvement, Civil Society, Peaceful Change, Youth
Mercy Corps is helping students in Kosovo to gain a voice in the issues that affect them most.
Rallying Around a Goal ›
Topics: Citizen Involvement, Civil Society, Sports, Youth
Nebil Mjeku wanted to build pride in their community and get citizens working together again.
A Liberating Chain ›
Topics: Agriculture, Civil Society, Economic Development
In Reqane, Kosovo, citizens are helping one another succeed and raising the quality of their agricultural products.
Living and Working Together in Kosovo ›
Topics: Agriculture, Economic Development, Peaceful Change
Kosovo is on the mend, thanks to collaboration and a few good neighbors.
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