KOSOVO INNOVATION SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT +

Results

In short, the most important achieved results are shown below

Selection of Community Representatives and Renewal of School Clubs

The project successfully engaged 12 schools and established connections with local organizations, strengthening school clubs as active centers for community engagement. Despite initial challenges in securing collaboration with NGOs, 12 new partners joined, enhancing cooperation between schools and local communities.

Initial Stakeholder Meeting

With the participation of 32 representatives from schools and partner organizations, the initial meeting laid a strong foundation for collaboration and clarified the project's objectives. The signing of Memorandums of Understanding ensured institutional commitment and cooperation throughout all project phases.

Organization of the "Dokukids" Summer School

The summer school had a significant impact on participants by offering a unique combination of education and creativity. As a result, 113 young people and teachers were exposed to new teaching methods, while 12 animated films were created as concrete outcomes of this activity. A total of 56 participants received certificates for their engagement in the program.

Selection of Films for Screening in Schools and Communities

Four socially themed films were secured for use in teaching and community screenings. This process ensured that the films were accessible to teachers and served as a tool for discussions on important social issues.

Development of Film Guides on Preventing Radicalization, Media Literacy, and Interethnic Relations

During teacher training sessions, over 20 worksheets were created and used in classrooms to help develop students' critical thinking skills. This preparation enabled teachers to effectively use films as educational tools.

Teacher-Led Film Screenings in Schools

During film screenings in 12 schools, 249 students and teachers engaged in discussions about the themes addressed in the films. The use of supplementary materials helped foster critical thinking and analysis of complex social issues.

Production of Human-Interest Stories by School Clubs

Following school-based training, 11 short films were produced featuring community stories that reflected media literacy and interethnic relations themes. These films not only helped students develop visual storytelling skills but also served as a source of inspiration for local communities.

 

 

On-Site Training for Participating Schools

A total of 232 students and 46 teachers were trained in using digital tools for education. The training sessions improved students' skills in creating educational content and critically analyzing information. By the end of the program, 46 teachers were certified in media literacy, strengthening their ability to integrate digital resources into teaching.

Digital Social Transformation Challenge and Mini-Grants for Community Organizations

As part of this challenge, 12 projects were developed in collaboration with schools and NGOs, focusing on campaigns against hate speech and promoting interethnic relations. A professional jury evaluated the projects and announced the winners:

  1. First place: SHFMU “Musa Hoti” (Mitrovica)
  2. Second place: SHFMU “Fetah Sylejmani” (Dragash)
  3. Third place: SHFMU “Naim Frashëri” (Podujevë)

Final Event

The closing event brought together 114 participants, including the Dutch Ambassador to Kosovo. A total of 12 student-created films were screened, while project partners shared their experiences and the project's impact on their communities. In addition to the awards ceremony for the digital challenge winners, the event concluded with an exhibition showcasing the visual materials produced throughout the project.

"Educational films serve as key tools to inspire change and promote intercultural dialogue in schools. They offer a unique opportunity for students to develop critical thinking skills, increase awareness about social and cultural issues, and encourage a more open and inclusive approach to learning. Through their powerful themes and impactful narratives, these educational films are rich resources that support innovative teaching and contribute to building a more informed, conscious, and democratic society."