Kosovo

KOSOVO

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT

Kosovo has been a leader in the rehabilitation and reintegration (R&R) of returnees from foreign conflicts, repatriating large numbers of Kosovar citizens and offering comprehensive support, including psycho-social and economic reintegration initiatives.

Previous GCERF-funded support has demonstrated that the needs of returnees are difficult to predict and can encompass a broad spectrum of assistance, including medical, psycho-social, educational, economic, financial, administrative, and legal support. Young people in Kosovo are particularly vulnerable to radicalisation to violent extremism.

Structural polarisation in education, high unemployment rates, challenging labour market conditions, identity crises, and widespread access to technology further contribute to an environment conducive to radicalisation.

GCERF began investing in the country in 2021 and till date USD 7.4 million has been invested.

OUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY IN KOSOVO

GCERF’s investment strategy outlines a comprehensive approach to address the drivers of violent extremism and guides civil society organisations in designing their programmes.

GCERF funds programmes that:

Provide comprehensive reintegration support for returnees and their families by addressing psychological, vocational, and social needs through tailored, individualised assistance to reduce the risk of recidivism and foster positive life

Promote tolerance and inter-community coexistence by fostering inter-ethnic and inter-religious dialogue and mutual understanding across diverse communities

Enhance opportunities for youth and women by establishing community centres that provide access to education, vocational training, and cultural exchange

KEY FIGURES

(cumulative from 2021 to March 2025)

Grants

Civil society organisations

Total amount invested (in USD)

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Returnee and non-returnee children and community members participated in art-based healing, psychosocial support activities to foster recovery, inclusion and reduce stigma towards returnees

Mothers reported that their children demonstrated increased self-expression, reestablished positive peer relationships, actively participated in social activities, felt safe and positive attending school

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Frontline workers trained in referral mechanism for returnees, trauma-and-violence informed care, essential for effective rehabilitation and reintegration of returnees

Trained frontline workers demonstrated sufficient capacity in delivering R&R services

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