Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian community members in Mitrovicë/a South are supported in the framework of the “Improving Social Inclusion of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities in the Mitrovica Region” project implemented by the Danish Refugee Council and funded by the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).

In response to the impact of CoVID-19, the Danish Refugee Council delivered food packages to 375 vulnerable families in South Mitrovicë/a.  The families, who belong to Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities, have been particularly affected in their ability to generate income.

Distributions also entailed supporting 320 children to stay in school with items that will contribute to relieving their families from a financial burden they could not otherwise bear, as well as supporting nine extremely vulnerable individuals with personal care items.

During the distributions, health support items were also handed over to the Director of the Main Family Medicine Centre. Given the high number of persons suffering from diabetes among the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities of South Mitrovicë/a, glucometers and other relevant supplies were provided to the Ambulanta located in Roma Mahalla/Mahala.