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Happy April 9 – Constitution Day of the Republic of Kosovo! 🇽🇰

2 April - World Autism Awareness Day 💙

Today, our General Manager, Mr. Faruk Beqiri and the Community Liaison Head, Mr. Shpend Gudaqi were received by the Mayor of Drenas, Mr. Ramiz Lladrovci, to discuss the current situation at NewCo Ferronikeli and its impact on the local and national economy. In light of the challenges ahead, open communication and collaboration remain crucial in finding the best way forward. More: https://lnkd.in/eyipwawG

Happy Eid! May this blessed day bring peace, joy, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. 🌙

As we approach this March 8th, we value the contribution of women who are at the heart of our operations and every fair and equal society. To express our gratitude, we have rewarded our colleagues with symbolic gifts, while remaining committed to policies of equality and empowering them every day. Happy International Women's Day! 🌸

AmCham Kosovo organized a meeting with Besnik Berisha, Managing Director of Fondi Kosovar per Garanci Kreditore (Kosovo Credit Guarantee Fund) (KCGF), about the Fund’s role in improving access to finance and supporting economic growth. Berisha shared that KCGF’s loan guarantee portfolio has reached €850 million, he expressed confidence that this figure will surpass €1 billion by the end of the year. He also elaborated current guarantee windows, including those designed to support women entrepreneurs, startups, and diaspora investors, and invited businesses to provide feedback on new initiatives. AmCham remains dedicated to fostering collaboration between the private sector and key financial institutions to drive growth and support businesses in Kosovo. #AmChamKosovo #KCGF #BusinessSupport #EconomicGrowth #accesstofinance ★

Happy Independence Day 🇽🇰

To celebrate Kosovo’s 17th Independence Day, we surprised the preschool and first-grade students at “Rilindja” School in the village of Dritan with small gifts. “Rilindja” is one of the oldest schools in the area, opened in 1926, and it still helps children learn and grow to support our country’s future. Seeing the children’s happy faces was special, but their love for learning is the best gift for all of us. Happy Independence Day! 🎉

NewCo Ferronikeli is looking for a Head of Financial Reporting and Budgeting to join our team. 📩 Send your CV to hr@ferronikeli.com no later than February 17th 2025 ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dtkpKgZK

🔹 Driving Gender Equality in Business: Insights from Industry Leaders 🔹 At Leading the Way: The Private Sector’s Role in Women’s Economic Empowerment and Workplace Inclusion, one of the most thought-provoking moments was the Panel Discussion on Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Workplace, Market, and Community. 🎤 Moderated by Flora Kryeziu, Project Manager at UN Women Kosovo, the discussion provided a deep dive into how companies in Kosovo are embedding gender equality into their business strategies. Our distinguished panelists shared their real-world experiences, challenges, and achievements: ✅ Agon Gashi, CEO of Meridian Express & Board Member of the Kosovo CSR Network, reflected on Meridian’s journey as one of the first companies in Kosovo to sign the WEPs. Agon shared their initiatives to increase female representation in their workforce and in managerial positions, improving working conditions for women, and creating opportunities for middle aged women to enter the labor market.  ✅ Valentina Gara, from Limak Kosovo International Airport J.S.C and Coordinator of Girls in Engineering GEG Kosovo, highlighted the impact of their award-winning program, which earned them the 2024 Kosovo CSR Award for Women’s Empowerment. She shared how GEG has helped young women enter STEM fields, breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sector. By investing in mentoring and training, LIMAK has created pathways for sustainable employment and career advancement for women in engineering. ✅ Alpin DOĞAN, CEO of KEDS, discussed the company’s four-year journey as the first WEPs signatory in Kosovo and the strategic steps taken to integrate the seven principles into their operations. KEDS has focused on increasing female participation in technical roles, leadership development programs, and policies that ensure equal opportunities.  ✅ Vildane Kelmendi, Executive Director of Cacttus Education, emphasized the critical role of upskilling and mentoring in the ICT sector. She shared how they developed tailored programs to support women in technology, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to advance in their careers. She also highlighted mentorship as a key driver of success. 👏 A huge thank you to our panelists for their leadership and commitment to creating more inclusive workplaces and opportunities for women. The private sector plays a key role in shaping a future where gender equality is the norm, not the exception. This activity is part of the Workplace Equality-Women Empowerment Project implemented by the Kosovo CSR Network in partnership with UN Women. #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality #CSR #Sustainability #InclusiveWorkplaces #DiversityInLeadership #Kosovo