Pristina, Kosovo: One of the major problems hindering the development of Kosovo is corruption. Serving as a UNV Programme Analyst for Democratic Governance with UNDP, I helped organize the Anti-Corruption Journalism Award, in support of investigative journalism for transparency. Read

Pristina, Kosovo: During an IVD event organized in partnership with the IFRC and the Red Cross of Kosova, UNV presented a video showcasing the achievements of UN Volunteers and Red Cross volunteers in Kosovo. Read

Plementina, Kosovo: The integration of Roma Ashkali Egyptian (RAE) is a challenging social issue for Kosovo. In Plementina, a small village in the Obliq municipality, a community of some 40 Kosovo RAE returnee families is facing very difficult living conditions since a fire broke out in their apartment building and made it inhabitable. Read

Pristina, Kosovo: Lack of awareness about environmental issues is widespread in Kosovo. Plastic bags and other waste are often indiscriminately thrown away, polluting soil, rivers and underground water. UN Volunteers are helping to draw attention to these problems and encouraging more environmentally-friendly habits among citizens. Read

Fushë Kosovë, Kosovo: I was moved by the every-day effort, patience and engagement of the volunteers who committed their time for this valuable initiative. Read

Pristina, Kosovo: UNV supported The Ideas Partnership, a local NGO, with text books and stationery for their catch-up classes to Roma children who are preparing for a test to register into formal schooling. Read

Pristina, Kosovo: Conflicts do not end when the shooting stops, and thorny issues often remain for decades. A Japanese UNV volunteer has completed a pioneering study which will help displaced people rebuild their lives. Read

Pristina, Kosovo: UNV organized a one-day event with local students to promote recycling and other environmentally-friendly practices in Kosovo. Read

Pristina, Kosovo: UNV volunteers in Kosovo working as Regional Youth Associates mobilized 200 youths to take environmental action for Earth Day - cleaning neighbourhoods, planting trees and learning about nature. Read

Pristina, Kosovo: For IVD, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme team in Kosovo commissioned a local artist to come up with a new spin on the Millennium Development Goals. Read