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Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 3:30am

Pristina, March 31, 2022 - Today, the United States announced an additional $31.9 million in assistance to the people of Kosovo.  This funding promotes Kosovo-led development solutions to economic and democratic challenges.   This assistance, from the United States and through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), was committed in a ceremony attended by the President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, the U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo Jeffrey Hovenier and USAID/Kosovo Mission Director Zeinah Salahi.   

Since 1999, USAID has invested over $1 billion in the reconstruction of Kosovo and its development on behalf of the American people.  With this renewed commitment of $31.9 million, the United States and Kosovo underscore our joint commitment to shared values and Kosovo’s development.   

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USAID’s work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity, and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience.  

 The United States Provides Additional $3 Million for Pandemic Response in Kosovo
Thursday, January 27, 2022 - 3:30am

In mid-January, the United States—through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) —awarded an additional $3 million in urgent COVID-19 assistance for Kosovo.  This assistance will help strengthen the protection of vulnerable children who have been hit by the pandemic and ensure continuity in the provision of core social services.  The assistance will also improve outreach services within the primary health care system to promote vaccination and digitalize the COVID-19 case-management database to facilitate rapid information sharing among health institutions.  

Vaccination in Kosovo
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 3:00am

Pristina, November 10, 2021 -- Today, the United States—through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) —announced $2.5 million in urgent COVID-19 assistance for Kosovo.  This assistance will provide comprehensive support to the administration of COVID-19 vaccines, help promote uptake and access to safe COVID-19 vaccines among all eligible populations and strengthen the overall health system including the replacement of the cold chain system. 

Thursday, October 21, 2021 - 4:45am

Pristina, October 21st, 2021 – On September 27, 2021, USAID’s Energy Sustainability Activity and Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (MESPI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the development of Kosovo’s renewable energy sector.

Zeinah Salahi Sworn in as USAID Kosovo Mission Director
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 8:45am

Pristina, July 27, 2021 – Today, Ms. Zeinah Salahi was sworn in as USAID Kosovo Mission Director at a ceremony officiated by USAID Administrator Samanta Power. The U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo Phillip S. Kosnett, USAID acting Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia Margot Ellis, USAID staff, and friends and family participated in the online ceremony.

No one is safe, until everyone is safe
Monday, July 19, 2021 - 1:30pm

Pristina, July 19, 2021 – Today, the UNICEF Office in Kosovo and USAID announced a $1 million partnership in support of communication and outreach efforts in Kosovo for COVID-19 prevention and vaccination.

Last updated: June 23, 2020

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