Current Projects

The Learning Centers Network … The LCN mission … Balkan Sunflowers Kosova’s Learning Centers Network (LCN) supports children’s success in school, their family and their community through a well-integrated educa­tion and development program in a caring, safe envi­ronment. Our 5 learning centers reach approximately 400 children every day in 4 municipalities. Our Story in Brief … The LCN began in 2008 with three centers in Fushe Kosova, Gracanica and Plemetina. In 2009 Shtime Learning Center opened and in 2013 the LCN added a second center in Plemetina. Programs are offered in both Albanian and Serbian languages. In addition to preschool, curriculum support, literacy and science programs, each center has an education mediator who works with schools and families to decrease dropouts and…

The project aims to provide educational and social-emotional support for at least 350 children and youth from disadvantaged groups of society to promote their inclusion into the educational system and improve their future employment chances. Children from Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities, and as well other communities living in that neighborhood, will attend different activities provided in the learning centers before or after school. Objective 1: At least 350 children receive support for educational and social-emotional development in 3 learning centers. Objective 2: Coordination and cooperation among Learning Centers, schools and parents is enhanced and children are supported from all stakeholders in academic and socio-emotional learning. Objective 3: Sustainability of learning…