Education Kosovo Project #42695

Support 1,000 Kosovo Youth Learn by Volunteering

by The Kosovar Organization for Talent and Education TOKA

Support 1,000 Kosovo Youth Learn by Volunteering

Project Report | Mar 17, 2026
TEN YEARS, A THOUSAND STORIES TOGETHER! Annual Report 2025

By Hatixhe Zeka | Executive Director

Dear TOKA friends,

I hope this message finds you well.

As we share TOKA’s 2025 Annual Report, I want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in our mission and for your continuous support.

Your generosity is much more than a donation. It is an investment in young people, in education, in volunteering, and in a more hopeful future for Kosova. Because of supporters like you, 2025 became a year of meaningful growth and impact for TOKA. Together, we were able to support thousands of young people, teachers, volunteers, and communities through programs that promote volunteering, active citizenship, solidarity, and equal opportunities.

This year was especially meaningful for us, as TOKA marked 10 years of work, growth, and shared purpose. It was also the year we launched the “LULËZOJNË” Scholarship, a milestone made possible through the trust and generosity of donors, businesses, and friends who chose to invest in the future of young people.

Every contribution you made helped open doors for youth, strengthen schools, support communities, and remind us that meaningful change is always possible when people come together with trust and care.

Thank you for standing with TOKA, for believing in our work, and for making this journey possible. We are deeply grateful to have you as part of our story.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Hatixhe Zeka

Executive Director

TOKA

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2025_TOKA_Annual_Report.pdf (PDF)

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Dec 1, 2025
Meet the Winners of Kosova Volunteerism Awards

By Hatixhe Zeka | Executive Director

Dear TOKA Friends,

The last three months have been wonderful, with many achievements, but today we are meeting you with the winners of the Kosova Volunteers of the Year Awards for 2025!

This year, we have launched the second edition of the Kosova Volunteer of the Year Awards to celebrate and elevate the spirit of volunteerism across the country. This national initiative recognizes the extraordinary contributions of young people, diaspora members, businesses, municipalities, public figures, and individuals who have dedicated their lifetimes to service.

In only two years, the Awards have grown into a countrywide movement supported by more than 70 institutions, including the President and Prime Minister of Kosovo, embassies, the University of Prishtina, and numerous international and local organizations.

This year, we received 114 inspiring nominations - each highlighting exemplary acts of service, solidarity, and community leadership. A diverse evaluation committee from civil society, business, and academia carefully reviewed the nominations, ensuring a fair and meaningful selection of awardees.

The Awards Ceremony is held within the national conference “Building a Culture of Volunteering from Individuals to Institutions,” hosted at the University Library’s Amphitheater Hall, at the University of Prishtina. 160 participants attended the Conference, including the representatives of institutions, the private sector, civil society, educational institutions, youth, and the diaspora.

As part of the Conference, we had:

Two panel discussions on local partnerships and mental health
Ceremony of the Volunteerism of the Year Awards
Honor and promote outstanding volunteers whose work strengthens communities across Kosovo.
Raise nationwide awareness about the importance of institutional support for volunteerism.
Inspire a new generation of active citizens by showcasing real stories of courage, empathy, and impact.

With your continued support, we are building a long-term culture of volunteerism in Kosovo - empowering youth, strengthening communities, and fostering a society where acts of service are recognized and celebrated.

Your contribution helps ensure that these stories of hope and dedication continue to grow. Thank you for helping us shape Kosovo’s next generation of changemakers.

Have a great reading!

TOKA team!

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Kosova Volunteerism Awards (PDF)

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Jul 30, 2025
TOKA is 10. And We're Just Getting Started!

By Fjolla Shaqiri | Development Director

TOKA's leaders celebrating our anniversary!

Dear TOKA Supporters,

This quarter has been a celebration of youth leadership and community impact - from Kosovo’s villages to European capitals - and every milestone has been possible because of you.

From Skenderaj to Brussels, young changemakers rolled up their sleeves to clean neighborhoods, revitalize libraries, volunteer in family businesses, and champion education. Their energy shows the incredible potential of our youth when given the chance to lead.

A defining moment of this quarter was TOKA’s 10th Anniversary Gala, where over 200 friends, supporters, and national leaders - including Kosovo’s Prime Minister - came together to celebrate a decade of youth-powered change. Together, we raised funds for the Lulëzojnë Scholarship, supporting marginalized students in their pursuit of higher education, in true TOKA style!

For the first time, we expanded the Solidarity Action Day (SAD) to the Diaspora, engaging Albanian youth in London and Brussels to reconnect with their roots and contribute to a cause bigger than themselves.

Back home, 196 youth volunteers wrapped up grassroots projects through our Solidarity Clubs, while we launched the Volunteer of the Year Awards to recognize outstanding community contributions. Our Service-Learning projects continued to grow with new initiatives in environmental protection and vision health, alongside expanded advocacy for integrating civic education and climate learning in national policies.

With exciting initiatives ahead - from local Leadership Camps and International Peacebuilding Camps to expanding career orientation programs with Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian youth - we are building momentum for an even greater impact.

Your belief in youth, equity, and action fuels these stories and the future of thousands of changemakers. Thank you for being at the heart of this journey.

With gratitude and determination,
The TOKA Team

Join us behind the scenes on Instagram and be part of the movement!

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TOKA's Quarterly Highlights (Q2, 2025) (PDF)

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