Cultural heritage – Reconciliation – Reconstruction – Hopes for the Future
The foundation Cultural Heritage without Borders (CHwB) was constituted in April 1995 as a reaction to the acute and massive aid that was needed due to the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Destruction of cultural monuments was quite extensive and systematic, which made the world realise the urgent need for development assistance and protection. When a group […]
Traditional Karadaku Dances
During 2014, Cultural Heritage without Borders (CHwB) has organized two pilot activities on intangible heritage in Ferizaj/Urosevac and Gjilan/Gnjilane within the Joint Project of the European Union and the Council of Europe “Support to the Promotion of Cultural Diversity” (PCDK). These activities were designed and developed in close cooperation with Regional Working Groups (RWG) involved […]
Bridges to the Future: 20 Years with CHwB Kosovo
Cultural Heritage without Borders (CHwB) is an international organization that uses cultural heritage as a driving force for reconciliation, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. Founded in 1995 in response to the destruction of cultural monuments during the wars in the former Yugoslavia, CHwB works to protect, restore, and promote cultural heritage in communities affected by conflict, […]
On the Cultural and Historical Trail of Mother Teresa: Childhood and Youth, 1910-1928
Key Activity: Book; Category: Documentary History Partners: Jahja Drançolli Main Beneficiaries: Cultural heritage enthusiasts; Scholars and historians; Educational institutions. Timeline: 2020-2023 Funding: European Union, SIDA Location: Republic of Kosova and North Macedonia Main Project Objectives Document Mother Teresa’s early life through historical research. Strengthen cultural and historical connections between Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia. Raise […]
Municipal Budget Analysis of the Culture sector in the West Region in Kosovo (2018-2021)
This document contains an analysis of municipal expenditures for the sectors of culture, youth, sports, and recreation for the years 2018–2021 in the western municipalities of Kosovo: Deçan, Gjakova, Istog, Junik, Klina, and Peja. The directorate responsible for these fields is the Directorate of Culture, Youth, and Sports. Therefore, the analysis presented below for each […]
Cultural Calendar: 100 Things to Do In Dukagjin
Key Activity: Research; Publication – Leaflet Main Beneficiaries: Tourists; Local businesses, including artisans, tour operators, and hospitality services; Municipalities of Deçan/Dečane, Gjakovë/Đakovica, Istog/Istok, Junik, Klinë/Klina, Pejë/Peć. Timeline: 2019 Funding: SIDA Location: West Economic Region: Municipality of Deçan/Dečane, Municipality of Gjakovë/Đakovica, Municipality of Istog/Istok, Municipality of Junik, Municipality of Klinë/Klina, Municipality of Pejë/Peć; Main Project Objectives […]