On November 29th, we held our cherished Christmas Market, organized in cooperation with the German Embassy in Kosovo. The official opening was conducted by the German Ambassador to Kosovo, Mr. Rudolph together with Mr. Baumgarten Executive director and Ms. Shabani Youth Center coordinator. Mr. Ambassador expressed his support and appreciation for our work and commitment to the community. The festive atmosphere was enriched by the…
On November 28th, on the very day of Albania’s Flag Day, the Executive director of Diakonie Kosova, Mr. Bernd Baumgarten, revived the beautiful tradition of the modern Oda, bringing together all staff members in a warm and culturally rich gathering. During the solemn opening, he honored us with his continuous dedication and respect, while also offering traditional dishes prepared by our kitchen: fli, mantia, leqenik,…
Representatives from Adler Management in Berlin visited the Diakonie Youth Center. They enjoyed a beautiful dance performance by the group “Shqipet e Vogla” and had a traditional Albanian lunch prepared in our kitchen. Later, they enjoyed tea in the Albanian Room at Diakonie, experiencing the warmth and hospitality of our culture. We are very grateful for their continuous support.
On December 1st, at the Psychosocial Center for Trauma Therapy at Diakonie Kosova, we had the honor to welcome the Minister of Justice, Mr. Blerim Sallahu, together with his staff. We express our gratitude and thanks for the continuous cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, appreciating their important contribution in supporting the psychosocial services that our Center offers to the community. During the visit, the…
On 01.12, the students of the culinary course underwent the final practical test. The process was carried out with complete success and the results were very encouraging for the work and dedication of our students. We would like to thank our commissioners from the bottom of our hearts for the contribution and professionalism shown during the evaluation: Prof. Sadik Maqedonci, Director of the Department of…
Here is the Letter to friends for this month, November 2025, from Diakonie Kosova.Have a nice read!
On 8th November, we had the pleasure of welcoming KFOR soldiers to the Diakonie Kosova kitchen for a special training workshop! Our guests learned how to prepare traditional Kosovan dishes such as mantia, byrek and explored the rich flavors of our cuisine. We also shared a presentation about Kosovo, highlighting its culture, traditions, and, of course, the training programs and activities Diakonie Kosova offers. It…
Diakonie Youth Center had the honor and pleasure, together with young people from different communities, to contribute to the preparation of a wonderful dinner on the Ibar Bridge. A heartfelt thank you to our chefs, who with their golden hands prepared delicious dishes that amazed every citizen who had the chance to taste them. All these meals were prepared in the professional kitchen of Diakonie…
We are very happy to share that our Kindergarten, part of the Diakonie Training Center, has won a project supported by Ein Herz für Kinder. Through this generous support, we were able to improve the quality of our kindergarten by purchasing new cutlery, curtains, tables, chairs, rugs, and Montessori toys. These items helped us to create an even more comfortable, stimulating, and child-friendly environment for…
Diakonie Kosova had the great pleasure of welcoming Ms. Silke Schaum, Pastor Ewelt and Mr. Kremp-Mohr from Diakonie Saar and Mr. Rafael Nikodemus from the Protestant Church in the Rhineland (Landeskirche Rheinland) to our premises in Mitrovica during September 2025. During their visit, our guests had the opportunity to tour the facilities, meet with our staff, and gain insights into the wide range of projects…
