Partners
Here are the names and descriptions of partners and supporters of the Kosovo Young project
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MINISTRY OF CULTURE, YOUTH AND SPORTS - Government of Kosovo
Link: http://www.mkrs-ks.org
FRIEDRICH EBERT STIFTUNG
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) was founded in 1925 as a political legacy of Germany's first democratically elected president, Friedrich Ebert.
Ebert, a Social Democrat from a humble crafts background who had risen to hold the highest political office in his country, in response to his own painful experience in political confrontation had proposed the establishment of a foundation to serve the following aims: - furthering political and social education of individuals from all walks of life in the spirit of democracy and pluralism; facilitating access to university education and research for gifted young people by providing scholarships; contributing to international understanding and cooperation.
The Foundation, which was banned by the Nazis in 1933 and not re-established until 1947, continues today to pursue these aims in all its extensive activities. As a private cultural non-profit institution, it is committed to the ideas and basic values of social democracy.
Link: http://www.fes-prishtina.org
INSTITUTE ALB-SHKENCA
Institute Alb-Shkenca is a non-profit, scientific organization that has its roots in the online forum bearing the same name, founded in October 2002. The Institute is a volunteer-based initiative of Albanian Diaspora scholars from different fields, educated and trained abroad, who joined their efforts with their colleagues living in Albania, Macedonia and Kosova to contribute towards social and economic progress of their society.
Institute Alb-Shkenca organizes Annual Meetings which are a venue to present and promote the most current findings of its members and non-Albanian researchers, scientists and experts, as well as to strengthen the cooperation among Albanian scholars living all over the world. In addition, these meetings aim at creating an atmosphere of cooperation amidst Albanian and International Universities and Academic Institutions, by engaging them effectively into projects of mutual benefit.
The Institute publishes ANASH – Approaching Science, an informative magazine, Aktet – Journal of Institute Alb-Shkenca, a journal promoting scientific achievements presented during the Annual Meetings of the Institute and Albanian Journal of Legal Studies – the first online Albanian legal journal, first issued in 2009.
Link: http://www.alb-shkenca.org
KOSOVAR STABILITY INITIATIVE (IKS)
The Kosovar Stability Initiative (IKS) is an independent, not-for-profit think tank that focuses on empirical research and analysis of socio-economic developments in Kosovo. Founded in 2004, IKS offers innovative and policy-relevant research with the aim of initiating debates on issues of importance for Kosovo's future. We believe that evidence-based public debates stand at the core of democratic decision making.
Since summer 2004, IKS has expanded its team to four full-time analysts and researchers, with a growing network of part time researchers and associates. The work of IKS is also supported by an Advisory Board including Kosovar and international analysts and practitioners. Since its inception IKS work has focused on issues of governance, economic development, urban planning, corruption in post-war reconstruction, education, Kosovo’s image problem and environmental issues. IKS is also part of ESI-inspired network of think-tanks across South East Europe.
Link: http://www.iksweb.org
STUDENT RESOURCE HUB PRISHTINA
The objective of the Resource Hub, established at the University of Prishtina on March 2007, is to contribute to channeling youth protest energy, for students in particular, into constructive involvement in youth development and decision making processes.
The hub provides innovative approaches to youth work for youth workers and policy makers, for example peer education and mentoring of young people. Furthermore, the hub serves as contact points for international exchange and also opens a window of mutual exchange between the University of Prishtina and different international universities.
The hub also offers a venue for the participation of student and youth organizations in policies that affect their lives, for example the reform of the education system, interactive and distance learning, building self esteem, conflict management, development of volunteer and community service skills, healing approaches to trauma, human rights education, changing attitudes and behaviors, and positive role modeling.
Link: http://www.rhprishtina.info
UNIVERSUM
Universum Institute for Economic and Social Studies is a higher education institution in Kosovo aspiring to be the first research-intensive institution in the region. It offers studies in Business, Economics, Social Studies and Education. It is one of the few unconditionally accredited higher education institutions in Kosova from the Kosovar Agency for Accreditation, with the evaluation conducted by international experts. Its strategic planning, curriculum and quality assurance system were highly evaluated by international experts. It is renowned for its academic background, research facilities, and international opportunities offered to its students and academic staff.
Link: http://www.universum-ks.org
The Open Society Institute
The Open Society Institute works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve its mission, OSI seeks to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, OSI implements a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, OSI builds alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. OSI places a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.
Organizational Partners
GRAFFITO FILM
GraffitoFilm is an independent film production company based in Milan. Recent works include: "Michelle" (2008 Vienna Biennale), "Xiao Pengke" (26th Torino Film Festival, 2009 Valdarno Cinema Fedic - Award for Best Director), "Angeles City, Philippines" (2009 Potenza International Film Festival - Audience Award).
Links: http://www.graffitofilm.com, http://www.youtube.com/user/GraffitoFilm
UNI GROUP
UNI Group Junior Enterprise is a non-profit organization based in Prishtina, member of the international network JADE, the European Confederation of Junior Enterprises. UNI Group has already had projects with a few important partners in Kosovo and has already had important exchange with representative offices of the European Union and the European Commission in Prishtina. Last year in July UNI Group organized the biggest event of the JADE network, the Summer JADE Meeting 2009 that brought around 100 students from Europe, the USA and Brazil together with around 50 students from Kosovo. The main topic was "Sustainable Development in the 21st Century" and one of the subtopics handled in this conference was "EU Enlargement" with a special focus on Kosovo.
Links: http://www.uni-group.org, http://www.sjm09.com