Socio-Economic Empowerment

ASB is committed to enhancing socio-economic stability across the region, supporting sustainable livelihoods and community-driven growth.

Through education, vocational-educational trainings, job creation programs and distribution of grants for self-employment, ASB helps individuals and families achieve economic independence and resilience, contributing to stronger, self-sufficient communities.

Projects:

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Country:

Serbia

Area of work:

Socio-Economic Empowerment

Donor(s):

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), local municipalities in Serbia, ASB

Project duration:

2019-2021 (phase I) and 2022-2025 (phase II)

Budget:

3.448.487,01 EUR

Direct beneficiaries:

Returnees from the EU countries and local vulnerable population in central and southern Serbia

Status:

Implemented

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Country:

Serbia

Area of work:

Socio-Economic Empowerment

Donor(s):

German Federal Foreign Office and Local authorities

Project duration:

01/04/2021 to 31/12/2021

Budget:

156.662,00

Direct beneficiaries:

Extremely vulnerable families and local social service providers in 7 project municipalities of Serbia

Status:

Implemented

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Country:

Kosovo

Area of work:

Socio-Economic Empowerment

Donor(s):

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Local Authorities

Project duration:

01/11/2020 to 31/12/2022

Budget:

1.333.333, 00

Direct beneficiaries:

Youth, women and socially deprived individuals seeking employment in order to improve their living standard. Therefore, direct beneficiaries of this Project are 222 persons / businesses, 5 Business Support Organizations (BSOs) and 5 communities.

Status:

Implemented

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IRIS
The IRIS Network, a cornerstone of this mission, connects over 230 civil society organizations across the region to advocate for equitable access to high-quality social services. By empowering local CSOs through training, funding, and advocacy, the network has established itself as a leading voice for social policy development and community service enhancement.