My story

Asja lost her father one and a half year ago to a suicide. Her father hung himself on the rooftop of the house they lived in. Asja and her siblings experienced severe trauma through their mother’s reaction after finding her husband hung on the rope. Due to this, all the children show signs of severe traumas. She is extremely introvert and doesn’t want to make contacts with anyone whatsoever. The family lives out of monthly social support 170€, while their basic expenses reach over 325€, without counting food, clothes, or school supplies.. Asja lives in a rented one bedroom apartment with her mother, 1 sister and 1 brother. Her mother Vlora suffers of a serious genetic heart condition and depression which makes it impossible for her to work.

Asja 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.