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Project

Provision of support to IDPs and returnees in return process in Leskovac and surrounding regions

Country:

Serbia

Area of work:

Socio-Economic Empowerment

Donor(s):

Delegation of EU in Serbia

Project duration:

01/01/2025 to 31/12/2026

Budget:

447.313,50 EURO

Direct beneficiaries:

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Leskovac and surrounding

Status:

Active

More about the project

Overall objective: To increase human rights of IDPs in line with the objectives related to the acquisition Chapter 23.
Project objective: To increase economic empowerment support for 90 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Toplica, Pcinja and Jablanica districts.

Sub-objectives (Outputs):
R1) 500 IDPs and IDP-related stakeholders in the targeted regions raised awareness on possibilities for economic self-reliance and return-related issues.


Main outputs:

  • Two press conferences (reaching 200 individuals each)
  • Two info-sessions carried out (hosting 50 persons each);
    R2) 90 IDPs increased their knowledge on establishing and running micro/small business (business trainings & mentoring).
    Main outputs:
  • 90 IPDs attended 5 three-day start-up training courses.
  • 30 start-up business plans developed and put in use (out of 90 submitted business ideas)
    R3) 30 IDPs increased their self-employment capacities (income generation grants)
    Main outputs:
  • 30 income generation grants distributed based on the approved business plans.
    R4) 30 IDPs improved employment potential for ICT sectors (VET).
    Main outputs:
  • 30 ICT certificates obtained upon successful competition of VETs;
  • 10 internships in ICT companies realized (10 selected out of 30 VET participants).

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