Following the request from the Rheinische Landeskirche Düsseldorf, we have prepared an Oikumene video. The Oikumene refers to the working together of different religions’ denominations. This video is a tribute to the interreligious tolerance of our organization. In Diakonie Kosova we have Muslims, Dervish, Orthodox and Protestants. The unity and cooperation among all, is a hallmark of our work and mission. We are happy to share with…
This week a delegation from the Evangelic Regional Church in Rheinland/Germany visited Diakonie Kosova. This institution has helped us in many of our projects with significant donations that sent our work forward. They stayed with us for 6 days, and during this time they visited our units, some of our clients, and saw some cities in Kosovo. The delegation from Evangelische Kirche im…
Last Thursday, we were pleased to welcome in visit members from the Austrian and Swiss contingents of KFOR. During the visit, they were shown the work of Diakonie Kosova, our philosophy, and our activities. The delegation, led by HSG Deputy Commander Colonel Otmar Fasching – visited many of our units. They closely saw the Diakonie Training Center, the farm (a working place for people with…
Since 2020 we are part of one EU project (Vet 2 Vet) with educational and vocational training centers in eight European states. Italy Finland Netherlands Slovenia Croatia Bosnia and Herzegovina Montenegro Kosovo The idea of the project is that all partners (teachers and students) should learn from each other and find the best practice. From 21.03.2022 till 25.03.22 the delegation from the Diakonie Training Center…
The Psycho-Social Center for Trauma Therapy has organized the subsequent clinical supervision for the long-term trauma therapy training. The supervisor was Mrs. Xhevahire Balaj, a highly experienced psychologist and trauma therapist. As previously, we offered the supervision both for the Albanian and Serbian mental health professionals. On the 17th of March the supervision was held with the Albanian group, and on the 22nd with the Serbian group.…
Thanks to donations from the LKA Protestant church we were able to buy sewing machines for the best students. We thank LKA for its continued assistance to Diakonie Training Center. Marigona Preteni Peci (teacher Njomza Kopriva) Elma Qamili (teacher Bahrije Lushta)
Mrs. Annalena Baerbock ,the German minister of foreign affairs, visited Mitrovica on 11 March 2022. On the bridge over the river Iber ( Austerlitz bridge ) in Mitrovica, she met the Mayors of South and North Mitrovica and two members of NGO-s. Delegation crossing the bridge The chairman of Diakonie Kosova, Mr.Bernd Baumgarten informed the minister about the different diakonical activities in Mitrovica. Her…
We often apply to different organizations and foundations for grants the application procedures became over the years more and more sophisticated, from 03.02.22-04.03.22 we have trained with Heidrun Gilde to improve our knowledge and skills for applications. Heidrun Gilde is now the third time in Kosovo we really appreciate her high social and professional competencies. All participants are fully concentrated on the topic. At the…
The Mayor, Bedri Hamza, today welcomed in a meeting the director of “Diakonie Training Center” in Mitrovica, Mr. Bernd Baumgarten. The possibility of cooperation between the Municipality of Mitrovica with the organization “Diakonie Training Center” for the implementation of projects related to the professional development of young people was discussed during this meeting. The Mayor, Mr. Hamza, expressed his gratitude to the DTC for the…
In Diakonie’s office in the town of Fushë Kosova we organized activities with children for the holiday season. Children from the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities decorating the Christmas tree in Diakonie’s office. Due to poverty, the children from the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian (RAE) minorities of this area, seldom get to experience the joy of decorating for Christmas. Therefore, together with our psychologist, they…
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