INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR CITIZENS:
NOTIFICATION: APPLICATION FOR SUBSIDIZED PURCHASE OF TEXTBOOKS FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR HAS STARTED!
The Government of Kosovo allocated 7,375,138 EUR to subsidize purchase of textbooks and teaching materials for the 2024/2025 academic year.
This decision was made on August 14, 2024, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, after the Ministry of Education’s request for allocation of these funds was approved.
This year, the subsidy will be EUR 80 for primary education students (1st to 5th grade), while for students of lower secondary education (6th to 9th grade) the subsidy will be EUR 110.
The Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation has submitted a catalog of textbooks to municipal directorates for education and created a list of approved textbooks that will be published on the Ministry’s website at the following link:
Application for subsidies is done electronically on the E-Kosova platform, applicants must first register on the platform, then select the section “Services”, then “Education”, after that they should select the category that suits their children and enter required data.
The link to the E-Kosova platform is as follows:
Srb. https://ekosova.rks-gov.net/Service/5
Shq. https://ekosova.rks-gov.net/Service/5
REGISTRATION IS OPEN, THERE IS NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE!
GRANTS FOR CITIZENS AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS/BUSINESSES:
NOTIFICATION: THE AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY IN KOSOVO WITH OFFICE IN ZAGREB LAUNCHED A CALL FOR GRANTS!
The Australian Embassy in Zagreb invites all eligible entities to apply for funding through the Direct Assistance Program (DAP) 2024-25 for the Republic of Kosovo. The Direct Assistance Program is a flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government and administered through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) abroad. The program aims to support projects with a strong focus on development that complement Australia’s wider aid program, contribute to sustainable economic growth and lead to poverty reduction. The DAP supports projects that provide direct benefits to those who need it most in the local community, including vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, women, children and youth, and people with disabilities.
Projects can cover any sector, but must aim to alleviate basic humanitarian difficulties, have a developmental outcome and be implemented in a relatively short period of time.
In 2024-25, priority will be given to projects that achieve practical and tangible results in projects which:
• promote human rights and freedom of expression and good governance;
• promote gender equality and women’s empowerment as drivers of economic growth;
• help vulnerable groups and minorities, including the LGBT population and people with disabilities;
• support environmental sustainability;
• promote multiculturalism and community resilience.
Applicants should fill in the DAP application form online.
Applications for the 2024-25 Direct Assistance Program can be submitted at
https://dap.smartygrants.com.au/ZagrebDAP24-25
Application deadline: from September 5 to October 4, 2024.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact: dijana.padezanin@dfat.gov.au
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH:
NOTIFICATION: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR TWO-DAY TRAINING COURSE ON INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND FACT-CHECKING!
BIRN Kosovo has opened a new Call for Applications for its second two-day investigative journalism and fact-checking training course, within the EU-funded project “Strengthening Quality News and Independent Journalism in the Western Balkans and Turkey II”.
This training course will help combat fake news and unverified reporting by helping journalists learn how to spot fake news and provide verified information in line with journalistic standards. The transferred knowledge will be of a practical nature and will rely on the unique experiences of journalists who have successfully developed such skills in similar environments.
The BIRN will invite various regional and international media professionals to moderate the course and share their knowledge and experience with the participants. The Call is open for students of final year of journalism, recent graduates, as well as young and professional journalists from the Western Balkans countries, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.
In order to apply, you need to prepare:
- Candidate’s CV
- Motivation letter (up to 500 words)
Candidates who have not published a work can submit their student assignments from practical subjects in journalism. The motivation letter should contain information about candidate’s opinion and knowledge on the subject and should not exceed 400 words.
And send it all by email to aritasuhodolli@jetanekosove.com by September 15, 2024.
For more information, please see the following link: https://birn.eu.com/news-and-events/call-for-applications-two-day-training-course-on-investigative-reporting-and-fact-checking/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE5IhtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXuvjaTqnO6QbUhahcm0NBNxs8_Lj4fz1MFWwVvOFmJarU1vk7vt6aFPWg_aem_p326YvKWIq5WJ0rDszm7YA
NOTIFICATION: SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR MASTER’S STUDIES IN GREAT BRITAIN THROUGH THE CHEVENING PROGRAM!
Chevening is the United Kingdom Government’s International Scholarship Program. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organizations, it offers tuition fees for one year of study in the UK on a fully funded Master’s course.
There are many benefits offered by the Program, including fully funded tuition fees, access to some of the highest quality education in the world, exclusive networking opportunities and the opportunity to explore UK’s diverse culture.
For more information on how to apply, please see the following link: https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/kosovo/
British ambassador in Kosovo, H.E. Jonathan Hargreaves encouraged all interested young people from Kosovo, especially members of non-majority communities, to apply for this Call and contribute in their community. Video with his message can be seen at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/UKAmbKosovo/videos/1547843332607750/
Deadline for applying: November 05, 2024.
Citizens’ proactive participation through filing complaints and reporting problems occurring at both municipal and central levels makes the work of the reported institutions and their employees better and, thus, contributes to the improvement of their performance and the better life of all citizens. Protect your rights by using the addresses below:
- Any form of discrimination is prohibited, exercise your right to report discrimination, publicly or anonymously, at the following link: http://www.raportodiskriminimin.org
- If your linguistic rights are being violated by any institution, report it via e-mail at: info-zkgj-kpj@rks-gov.net
- If your rights have been violated by police officers, report the instance to the Police Inspectorate of Kosovo by calling the toll-free number 08000333 or through the complaints section on the official PIK website: //ipk.rks-gov.net/Reporting/Reporting
- If you have a problem and need a professional lawyer’s assistance, you can get free legal aid in your municipality, for more information and consultations call the toll-free number 0800 11 777, visit the website https://anjf.rks-gov.net/page.aspx?id=3,1 or contact the NGO Advancing Together via this email address: info@advancing-together.org and the toll-free number 0800 200 20.
VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINKS OFFERING EMPLOYMENT IN INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
Ø SUPERPUNA: subsidized jobs for youth aged 18-29, more information and registration at the following link: https://superpuna.rks-gov.net/
Ø KOSOVOGENU: three-month internship for youth aged 16-24, more information and registration at the following link: https://kosovogenu.com/
Ø Follow job openings in institutions across Kosovo, at the following link: https://aprk.rks-gov.net/Job/Index
Ø Be a part of positive changes by taking part in public consultations, all information can be found at the following link: https://konsultimet.rks-gov.net/index.php
Ø Follow grant calls for non-governmental organizations at the following link: https://www.kosovofunding.org/
Ø For more information and employment opportunities for the Serbian-speaking communities, follow job vacancies at the following portal: http://www.posaonakosovu.com/
