INCOME GENERATION GRANTS FOR PREVIOUS RETURNEES

During the month of March 2022, with funding from British Embassy in Pristina through UNDP in Kosovo, DRC has implemented and delivered seven income generation grants for previous returnees in three locations in Kosovo.

One of the previous beneficiaries is Mustafa, who returned with his family in Mitrovicë/a North in 2018. With the funds from British Embassy in Pristina, family received full return assistance including an income generation grant, in order for Mustafa to start his own economic activity back in 2018.

Since then, the only income for the family are the earning that Mustafa generates from his economic activity as hairdresser for men. Through the ”Promoting durable solutions and strengthening community resilience” project, Mustafa was selected to recieve additional equipment to allow his business to expand.

”As we all know, CoVID 19 pandemic has affected everyone, especially small economic activities like mine”, Mustafa said.

He continued ”But, with the additional equipment that I have received in March this year, and the pandemic situation improving lately, I am looking forward to this season. Equipmet, such as high quality chairs and face steamer that I have received, it will have a huge impact on my economic activity, as I will be able to employ two more people.”

”I am thankful and grateful for the great support that have been offered to me. Like I said previously, I will be able to continue and expand my economic activity. The only word that comes to my mind is huge THANK YOU!” Mustafa ended.