UNICEF Kosovo Programme

Prishtina, November 2022 - At a time when Kosovars get out their fluffy winter coats, another kind of fluffiness makes its way into the Kosovar sky – black clouds. This points to one thing only: outdoor air pollution is skyrocketing! Demjana Hasani, 18, from Ferizaj (one of the six largest cities in Kosovo), has often seen fields or the forest in…

Every child deserves the best start in life, but many children in Kosovo still struggle to access the health care they need to survive and thrive. Children from poor households, rural areas, and those from the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities face particular challenges. For the past seven years UNICEF and the Ministry of Health have been…

UNICEF and the University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina" are pleased to announce today the signing of a cooperation agreement for the implementation of the partnership "Improving access to Mental Health and Psycho-social Services (MSPS) for children and families and assessing the digital ecosystem for continued online learning", generously funded…

Pristina, July 19, 2021 – Today, the UNICEF Office in Kosovo and USAID announced a $1 million partnership in support of communication and outreach efforts in Kosovo for COVID-19 prevention and vaccination. The assistance will be aligned with the National Deployment and Vaccination Plan (NDVP) developed by the Ministry of Health and will increase…

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking an unprecedented toll on children and families, There is abundant evidence that children bear a heavy burden resulting from disrupted essential services, increased social isolation, and loss of family income. In pandemic times, parents and caregivers are more likely to feel overwhelmed with providing stimulation and care for their young children and delay seeking prompt medical attention for…, How UNICEF and EU will support children and families, The European Union’s contribution of €5 million will help to ensure the continuity and quality of essential services in a context of epidemiological restrictions, while building durable national capacities that deliver quality services for children and families. The work at local level is aligned with the national needs and priorities and includes…, Expected results, Over this two-year initiative, across the Western Balkans and Türkiye Continuation of vaccination services during COVID-19. 78,500 children and 84,000 caregivers will benefit from the continuation of essential maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition services. Girl is attending the centre to continue her education during COVID-19 pandemic…, Newsletters, Key highlights from the ongoing work This newsletter provides key highlights from the ongoing work in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*1, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Türkiye during the first nine months of programme implementation. UNICEF EU logo * This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line…

“Believing in youth means also giving them the chance to grow themselves by ensuring opportunities for development, beyond words and promises” – young students from University of Pristina.  On 7 September 2020, UNICEF Kosovo Office completed its youth-accompanied evaluation of the Kosovo Programme 2016-2020. In response to the unprecedented…

About the author:, B.E *, 13, is from  Mitrovica , Kosovo**.    Recreational classes are the time for students and teachers to socialize, relax and learn. Unfortunately, this was not the case for me. It was in the 4th grade of elementary school, part of our class went to recreational classes on the Zlatibor mountain. My friend and I had agreed to stay in the same…

About the author , Rija *, 19, is from Mitrovica , Kosovo**.    Have you ever wondered what human rights are? And how endangered they are actually? Sometimes, we, don't understand who most at risk is. This is the most honest answer we can give as human beings. Every child is different and believes in their dream. You don't have to trample on other people's dreams to…

GJAKOVA, Kosovo,  June 2020 – Not all heroes and heroines have to long capes and masks, fly through the sky, and fight evil. The doctors and nurses who continue to serve selflessly during the COVID-19 pandemic are heroes, as are firefighters, police officers and others. We have everyday heroes, too – they may not have supernatural powers, but…

About the author: Rijad Mehmeti, aged 14, comes from the village of Bardhosh in Prishtina, Kosovo (UNSCR 1244). Rijad, who lives with cerebral palsy, is an advocate for other children, particularly those living with disabilities. He is part of a youth reference group that helps UNICEF to address the priority needs of children in Kosovo. Two years…

PRISHTINA, 1 April 2020 – Living rooms transformed into classrooms.  Televisions being used as blackboards.  Notebooks, crayons and pencils strewn around the houses, together with toys.  This may be the scene of a typical home in Kosovo* in the past weeks, as the Covid-19 pandemic has led to the creation of a new normal. There are limitations on…

About the author: Twenty-five year old Eurisa is an UPSHIFT paritcipant from Kosovo* and co-creator of ‘Shnet,’ the first sexual health application in Albanian. She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology at the University of Prishtina and later became the Executive Director of the NGO Social Lab. Eurisa is a passionate women's…