Speeches Shim
Dea Rexha’s desire to learn more about gender equality and women's rights led her to apply for the Kosovo School for Girls aiming Public Office. The Kosovo School was a one-month mentoring scheme for young aspiring women, which connected young girls with women public servants. The women in public office served as role models to encourage young aspiring women and girls to follow their dreams despite obstacles.
Administrator Mark Green of the U.S. Agency for International Development addressed Kosovo youth gathered for the launch of Kosovo’s webpage on the YouthLead platform on November 12. YouthLead is an online platform for young changemakers around the world that provides youth with opportunities to connect with like-minded networks of young people, mentors, resources, and events.
The USAID-funded three-day Youth Democracy Camp held in mid-September by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) provided a venue that fostered citizens’ engagement and built a strong network of 34 young emerging civic activists.
The USAID Justice System Strengthening Program works to advance rule of law in Kosovo by helping ensure that the justice system operates in a professional, efficient, and accountable manner.
Efforts supported by USAID toward meeting the skilled-labor shortage in the energy sector show remarkable results as short-term internships lead to job opportunities for young professionals.
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