The Taste of a Family Recipe in a Jar: Mirsada’s Ajvar Journey
From the outside, it looks like just another neat family home in the city of Peja, Kosovo. Inside, though, something far more remarkable is happening. Beyond the everyday stories of a tightly knit family, where everyone supports each other, another tale brews in the Zeneli household. It is a story of tradition, a passion for […]
Apple Bouquet in a Box: Fresh, Natural Juice from Kosovo
The word “Risons”, elegantly scripted, stands out from the main road leading through the village of Qerim towards the city of Gjakova, Kosovo. It marks the path to a new artisanal distillery that is revitalizing the economy of the area some 80 km from the country’s capital. Ylle Byci, a chartered insurance expert turned entrepreneur, […]
From Devastation to Community Leader: Hatixhe’s Determination to Succeed
The Kosovo war at the end of ‘90s brought tragedy to Hatixhe Binaku’s family, claiming her husband’s life, leaving her a widow with three young children – a daughter and two sons – to care for. “Our family home was burnt to the ground. My life turned upside down,” recalls Hatixhe, who had to summon […]
Arlinda’s Mission: Stronger Women Through Beekeeping
Nestled within a picturesque suburban neighborhood of Peja lies the serene home of Arlinda Kastrati. Surrounded by lush greenery and the tranquil hum of bees, there is her idyllic apiary which produces fresh, high-quality honey, and other byproducts. Arlinda says that the surrounding forests and meadows provide the perfect conditions for high quality, tasty honey. […]
“Be a leader, change the rules!” – is the message of 60 young people from BiH and Serbia
More than 60 young people from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia gathered last week at the Regional Leadership Camp in Tjentište, as part of the “Future4Youth” project. The aim of this camp, traditionally organized by CARE Balkans and local partner organizations, was to develop life and leadership skills among youth, empowering them to become responsible […]