PREDA Plus and the Municipality of Prizren have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to improve accessibility, safety, energy efficiency and inclusiveness in local educational institutions and civil society organisations. The agreement marks an important step towards implementing priorities identified in the Municipality’s Local Inclusion Plan.
Under the agreement, the Municipality of Prizren will co-finance Local Inclusion Project 1, developed within the framework of the EMPOWERED project. The initiative aims to strengthen the operational capacities of local organisations and institutions, improve the quality of their services and create safer, more accessible and inclusive environments for persons with disabilities and other community members.
The project is expected to directly benefit 2,396 individuals through improvements in five educational institutions and civil society organisations in Prizren:
- “Lef Nosi” Resource Centre – 55 students
- “Gani Saramati” Primary and Lower Secondary School – 13 students
- HandiKos Prizren – 2,043 active members
- Association of the Blind – 250 members
- OPMDK – 35 members
The planned improvements will contribute to better working and learning conditions, increased accessibility and enhanced service delivery, responding to the needs of persons with disabilities, students and the wider community.
The Memorandum also demonstrates the importance of cooperation between local authorities and civil society organisations in translating local inclusion priorities into concrete actions. By combining resources and working towards shared objectives, PREDA Plus and the Municipality of Prizren are contributing to more sustainable and inclusive local development.
This partnership represents another step towards removing barriers and ensuring that all members of the community can access services and opportunities in a safe, dignified and inclusive environment.
The initiative is implemented within the EMPOWERED project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and coordinated by Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V. (ASB), in cooperation with regional partner organisations.