Kosovo | Mercy Corps

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.

Milk Collection Center Opens in Kosovo ›

Topics: Economic Development, Agriculture

On September 27, Mercy Corps helped dedicate a local milk collection center in Treboviq/Trebovic, Kosovo, creating new economic opportunities for local farmers.

A Level Playing Field: Peace-Building Through Sport ›

Topics: Sports, Children, Peaceful Change

A three-day soccer tournament united Kosovo Albanian and Kosovo Serb youth in their love of sport.

Mercy Corps Initiative Builds Multi-Ethnic Peace in Kosovo ›

Topics: Peaceful Change

Amid multi-ethnic discord, Mercy Corps is working to aid Kosovo in the continuing process of refugee returns and reintegration.

Ensuring the Participation of Women in Kosovo ›

Topics: Peaceful Change, Women's Empowerment

From November 2001 until May 2003, Mercy Corps Kosovo implemented the USAID-funded Healthy Community Initiatives (HCI) program.

Mercy Corps Awarded $ 2.5 Million for Municipal Infrastructure Support Initiative in Kosovo ›

USAID funds will provide $2.5 million for the implementation of Mercy Corps new Municipal Infrastructure Support Initiative (MISI) program in Kosovo.

Mercy Corps Program Delivers Clean Water to Kosovo Village ›

Topics: Water/Sanitation

A water program in a small Kosovo village brings clean drinkable water directly into the homes of many villagers.

Livestock Distribution to RAE Communities Program ›

Topics: Economic Development, Agriculture, Hunger

Program targets the Roma Ashkalia and Egyptian (RAE) communities to increase economic opportunities through the distribution of livestock and training programs in Kosovo.

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Kosovo Facts

Population (2008): 2.1 million
Size: slightly larger than Delaware
Human Development Index rank: N/A
Mercy Corps has worked here since 1993
Primary work: Resettlement and reintegration of displaced families, economic development, agricultural livelihoods, youth programs, water and sanitation, peace and reconciliation
Declared independence on February 17, 2008
Unemployment rate: approximately 50% (ECIKS)

Program Details

Mercy Corps' vision in Kosovo is to help foster a society that is economically sustainable and respectful of the rights of all, with active citizen engagement in local government decision-making processes.

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