We are really greatful that in the heart of the Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian neighborhood in Fushë Kosovë, the doors officially opened to a new community office dedicated to providing essential services and opportunities for local residents. The grand opening ceremony brought together a diverse group of supporters, partners, and community members. In attendance were KFOR soldiers, staff, and honored guests including donors Mr. Rafael…
Here is the Letter to friends for this month, August 2025, from Diakonie Kosova.Have a nice read!
Since years we have a close and strong relationship with Protestant church in Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Hilgen-Neuenhaus. They support us with their prayers and donations. We also had youth exchange in Germany and in Kosovo. From 21 of April till 27 of April, 11 adolescents and 2 group leader came for the international youth exchange to Kosovo. They learned, danced, played together, learned how to prepare traditional…
On February 3rd and 4th, Diakonie Kosova had the privilege of hosting Ms. Britta from Brot für die Welt (BfDW) for an insightful and valuable training session on project monitoring, reporting, and applying for both new and ongoing projects. The training brought together all project coordinators and staff members, ensuring that everyone was well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage and report…
The German military pastor Stephan Bauhofer has organised a time out seminar in Diakonie Kosova.The German KFOR soldiers wanted to learn traditional Kosovarian food.We taught them Byrek , Tave (kind of stew), Gurabia (cookies) and Leqenik (corn bread).All the dishes have been delicious and the whole group had a great day, visiting our farm, and the youth center. Before we started the training, we told them, today…
Christmas-market in Diakonie Kosova.Since years we organise a Christmas market at our premises. It is a tradition now.Together with the German Ambassador, Mr.Jörn Rohde, we opened the market. We had Glühwein (red hot wine), waffles, sausages and anyone could buy many of our products.The dancing crew “Shqipet e Vogla” showed many great performace.
On 21 of Nov we had a visit of some friends from Germany. Together with Marco Bünger and Tino Winkelmann (Adler management) came visitors from the state of Brandenburg and different Hospitals and nursing home. For every student that goes from Kosovo to Germany to learn to be a nurse Adler management is donating 300 € to Diakonie Kosova. This year we got 5.700 €.…
In the heart of Prishtina in Film City the camp for the Kosovo Force soldiers (KFOR). Every German speaking contigent (Germans, Austrians,Swiss) one Christmas market. We are involved, since many, many years, to participate and sell waffles, hot dogs, and homemade brandy and bags, animals, made in our tailoring classes. The traditional dance crew “Shqipet e Vogla” (the little eagles) performed high class dances to…
Letter to friends Dear Sir or Madam, dear friends, The political situation Nothing new in the north. It has become quiet. Kosovo Albanians go to the north for coffee, while Kosovo Serbs cross the bridge to South Mitrovica for shopping and to visit restaurants and cafés. Kosovo Albanian businessmen have now opened shops/restaurants in North Mitrovica. Cross-border traffic is also running smoothly and normally. Although…
