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Deadline: 27 September 2017
Open to: Kosovo, Balkan and Diaspora Professionals (age 18-32)
Venue: 11 – 15 October 2017 in Prizren and Malisheva, Kosovo
The Diaspora School in Kosovo (DSK) is an innovative project which brings together young professionals (age 18-35) from Kosovo, the Diaspora and the Western Balkans region to connect, share knowledge, and create community solutions that address pressing issues at a local level. The designed multidisciplinary diaspora school will bring together 50 participants (25 from Diaspora/WB Region and 25 living in Kosovo) to work together on developing tangible projects that have impact in local communities. Specifically, this project aims to facilitate the exchange and co-creation of ideas between Diaspora professionals and their Kosovo counterparts in the areas with the most potential impact on local economic growth, while providing innovative and cost-effective solutions. In turn, the experience, knowledge exchange and technology transfer will allow young professionals who participate in the event to expand their professional networks.
We are looking for young professionals who:
Diaspora young professionals who can’t afford to travel to Kosovo will be reimbursed for the ticket purchased;
Choose the country you wish to travel to study for free, work or volunteer