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Community-Driven Social Innovation Programme – Jakova Innovation Center

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Through training, mentoring and business development support, the project empowers women, young people and minority groups in Kosovo to design and launch social enterprises that respond to local needs.

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Sustainable Employment & Entrepreneurship Cycle for Ukrainian Women – Foundation “Situation Center Open Doors”

opendoors.center/
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Personal Assistance for Blind People in North Macedonia – Esi Nelis

www.facebook.com/people/ЕСИ-НЕЛИС-Скопје/61550628921869 
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I want to work – Ateliere Fara Frontiere

atelierefarafrontiere.ro/muncesc/
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Spilno.HUB – New format of education

novyformat.org/en/
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Children of Heroes – Ukrainian Charity Foundation Children of Heroes

childrenheroes.org/en/
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WINGS-Ukraine – NGO Club Eney

sig.columbia.edu/news/how-does-small-community-based-organization-still-serve-women-during-war
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