AWO Nuremberg in Kosovo – Support for returnees and their families
The primary goal of the return project is the sustainable reintegration of returnees from Germany to the country of origin, Kosovo.
AWO counselling centre is often the first point of contact, coordination, and assignment for returning people. Together with the returnees, perspectives and opportunities for a new start in the country of origin are developed and implementation options are explored. The counselling is appreciative, open-ended and resource-oriented.
AWO Nuremberg has been active in Kosovo since January 2007. A separate office in Prishtina was opened in March 2009, and another consulting location is Prizren. The counselling centre supports people returning to Kosovo from Germany with questions and problems related to their return. Mobile counselling also makes it possible to look after people who are unable to go to the counselling centre themselves. The home visits also serve to better assess the situation of those seeking advice in order to be able to provide help as needed.
The AWO's support offering includes, among other things:
• needs-based, independent and free social counselling as well as advice on legal issues if necessary • Job search and placement, support for small business start-ups • Psychological support if necessary • Ensuring medical care for chronically ill people by covering the costs of medication or medical supplies • Free educational and leisure activities for children and young people • Providing needy families with the most necessary furnishings and building materials • etc.
Funding from the European Union has been applied for.
Contact: in Germany: AWO district association Nuremberg e. v. Migration and Integration Division Martina Sommer Gartenstr. 9 90443 Nuremberg T. +49 (0)911 / 27414011 martina.sommer@awo-nbg.de
in Kosovo: Nezir Kolgeci Rruga Perandori Dioclecian No. 14 10000 Prishtine T. +383 (0)38 / 227 262