DRC DELIVERED INCOME GENERATION GRANTS FOR RETURNEES

As part of the economic integration grants for returnees in the project funded by the British Embassy Pristina through UNDP in Kosovo, during month of  March, DRC has delivered seven income generation grants in three different Municipalities: Mitrovicë/a North, Štrpce/Shtërpce and Prizren. Aim of the grants is to assist previous returnees in their current economic activities, in order for them to strengthen their sustainable integration in their place of return.

Returnees have benefited various tools and equipment such as: agriculture and pastry equipment, green house and cooling showcase, hairdresser and car wash equipment, etc.

All the returnees have expressed their gratitude and satisfaction with the assistance, as they will be able to expand their economic activity and will continue to support their households financially.

Bane, returnee in Novake village stated: “This income generation grant, not only that will help my family, but will also mean a lot for the entire community in our village. We will be able to expand the arable land for 30%”.