My story

A year and a half ago, Ajshe lost her father to suicide. He died in the house where the family lived, a traumatic event that left deep scars on Ajshe and her siblings. Their mother's intense reaction to this loss has also caused serious trauma in the children. Ajshe has become very introverted and withdraws strongly; She finds it difficult to make contact with others. Ajshe lives with her mother, one sister and one brother in a small one-room apartment. Her mother, Vlora, suffers from a serious genetic heart condition and suffers from depression, which makes her unable to work. As a result, the family is almost alone.

Ajshe is supported by impact partner Kosovo stichting de Brug

What does a day look like: The children supported by Project Held in Kosovo live in extreme poverty. During the day they go to school and they also help in and around the house with chores and in the winter they help to find wood to heat the house. The smallest children don't go to school yet. Project information: The project in Kosovo of which your sponsor child is a part was founded in 1999 by the De Brug foundation. The Bridge is active in the southwest of Kosovo, in the region around the city of Gjakova. This area was the hardest hit during the war. The project helps children and widows who have lost their father/husband during the war. Single women who can hardly keep their heads above water are also helped. School costs in Kosovo are relatively high, which means that children are often unable to go to school. The project provides textbooks and other school costs, so that the children can go to school and have hope for a better future. The widows receive support and are provided with food parcels, clothing and medication. Your support provides your sponsor child with food, school and teaching materials and medical care, so that the children have a great future perspective and they can realize their dream.