Kosovo

Mercy Corps' vision in Kosovo is to help foster a more tolerant society that respects the rights of all individuals.

Photo: David Snyder for Mercy Corps

Throughout Kosovo, we focus on cross-ethnic initiatives to foster cooperation between former adversaries. Over a 15-year period, Mercy Corps Kosovo has implemented more than 35 innovative programs — including agricultural support and economic development — that have reconciled communities, increased collaboration and helped forge stronger local economies.

Blog Post: A cultural bridge ›

Topics: Social Innovations, Peaceful Change, Citizen Involvement

A recent multi-ethnic concert, sponsored by Mercy Corps, brought together people from different communities in Kosovo to celebrate the International Day of Peace.

More Than Run-of-the-Mill Progress ›

Topics: Agriculture, Citizen Involvement, Displacement, Economic Development, Food/Nutrition, Livelihoods, Peaceful Change, Rural

Prospects for Kosovo’s future stability and prosperity rest in returning and re-integrating internally displaced people and refugee populations to their native homes.

Creating Opportunities for Kosovo's Youth ›

Topics: Economic Development, Education, Peaceful Change, Women's Empowerment, Youth

Nineteen-year-old Altone Ibrahim recently graduated from high school but was unable to find a job — until she found Mercy Corps' SKYL program.

Blog Post: Driving change ›

Drivers are the unsung heroes of humanitarian work. Their jobs are among the most dangerous in our field.

Blog Post: When democracy doesn't photograph well ›

Topics: Peaceful Change, Governance, Civil Society, Citizen Involvement

Many of the stories sent in from our field offices have to do with meetings. Sometimes I honestly don’t know how to turn them into something that anyone but development professionals would want to read.

Video: Resettling Internally Displaced People ›

Topics: Livelihoods, Displacement

The armed conflict in Kosovo in the late 1990’s resulted in the displacement of over 800,000 Kosovars.

Six Stories from Kosovo ›

Topics: Economic Development, Peaceful Change

With independence now declared, Mercy Corps has captured a snapshot of how long-delayed status impacted the lives of people living in Kosovo.

Ethnic Minority Families Return Home ›

Topics: Civil Society, Peaceful Change, Economic Development

For almost a decade, Mercy Corps has been working with families, communities, local government agencies and partner organizations to facilitate the return of families who wish to go home.

Kosovo's New Beginning ›

Topics: Civil Society, Peaceful Change

Mercy Corps is pleased at the resolution of Kosovo’s political and legal status, and urges the international community to support efforts to build a peaceful and prosperous future.

Giving Youth a Voice ›

Topics: Citizen Involvement, Civil Society, Peaceful Change, Youth

Mercy Corps is helping students in Kosovo to gain a voice in the issues that affect them most.

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Kosovo Facts

Population (2008): 2.1 million
Size: slightly larger than Delaware
Human Development Index rank: N/A
Mercy Corps has worked here since 1993
Primary work: Resettlement and reintegration of displaced families, economic development, agricultural livelihoods, youth programs, water and sanitation, peace and reconciliation
Declared independence on February 17, 2008
Unemployment rate: approximately 50% (ECIKS)

Program Details

Mercy Corps' vision in Kosovo is to help foster a society that is economically sustainable and respectful of the rights of all, with active citizen engagement in local government decision-making processes.

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Recent Blog Posts

September 28, 2009
A cultural bridge
June 08, 2009
Driving change
May 19, 2009
When democracy doesn't photograph well

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