Kosovo: "This initiative is part of our work through the UNDP Kosovo Governance Team to improve capacities for policy planning, policy implementation and administration at central and local levels for effective and gender-responsive governance. My role in this initiative has been to develop the concept of the social media site, consult with civil society organisations and select a partner and coordinate the implementation of the concept." Read

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