Kosovo | Mercy Corps

Milk Collection Centers Program ›

Topics: Agriculture, Economic Development, Peaceful Change

Swiss Development Corporation-funded program to improve the livelihood of dairy farmers through the creation of Milk Collection Centres in Kosovo.

Return and Reintegration Program ›

Funded by the Bureau of Populations, Refugees and Migration (BPRM), the RRP builds on the successes of the two programs also funded by the BPRM.

UNHCR Lead Agency - Prishtina/ Pristina Area of Responsibility ›

Topics: Peaceful Change

As the lead UNHCR agency in Kosovo, Mercy Corps carries out protection monitoring of minority return areas as well as providing self-reliance inputs for returning families in need.

A Power to Change Lives ›

Topics: Education, Peaceful Change, Health

The Healthy Community Initiatives in Kosovo are focused on improving the health of Kosovars through strengthening health knowledge and health care in four Municipalities.

UN Secretary-General Visits Mercy Corps Project in Kosovo ›

In a recent trip to observe the reconstruction of Kosovo, Kofi Annan paid a visit to a Mercy Corps which is helping to generate income and bring people together.

Raisa's Story ›

Topics: Health, Children

One ailing Kosovar girl receives the lifesaving surgery her parents were unable to afford.

A Mother and Child of Mercy ›

Topics: Women's Empowerment, Health, Children

Mercy Corps provides community health training as well as follow-up and on-the-job support for nurses in northern Kosovo.

Finding Common Ground in Kosovo ›

Topics: Agriculture, Peaceful Change, Economic Development

Caring for bees is more than just a job or a hobby to Metush Maxuti. It is a passion and it is helping to bring people together in Kosovo.

Thousands Flee Fighting in Macedonia ›

Topics: Emergencies

In collaboration with local partners, Mercy Corps is providing critical aid to Macedonia refugees entering Kosovo.

Mercy Corps' Small Enterprise Development Program Celebrates Milestone ›

Topics: Economic Development

A tailor from Peja, Kosovo becomes the recipient of the Agency for Finance in Kosovo's (AFK) 100th loan.

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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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