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Projects

Two projects funded by the European Union: EU4Youth (2023–2025) and EWoS – Aligned & Engaging in Kosovo (2025–2027).

Current project · 2025–2027

European Week of Sport – Aligned & Engaging in Kosovo (EWoS – AEK)

The EWoS – AEK 2025–2027 project promotes healthy and active lifestyles in Kosovo by increasing participation in sport and physical activity through the European Week of Sport (EWoS) and the #BeActive campaign. The project focuses particularly on young people, women, minorities, persons with disabilities and older people, addressing sedentary lifestyles and barriers to participation while promoting equal opportunities, inclusion, well-being and active citizenship.

Through cooperation with public institutions, municipalities, schools, sport federations and clubs, civil society, media, academia and other stakeholders, the project uses sport as a tool for social inclusion, community building and stronger social cohesion. National and regional activities, including inclusive community events and cross-border cooperation, strengthen participation, encourage healthy lifestyles and reinforce European values such as equality, tolerance, respect for human rights and social integration.

European Week of Sport, 23–30 September 2025

9,924

participants in EWoS 2025 activities across Kosovo

140

sport and recreational activities in 7 regions and 38 municipalities

138

schools organised activities, reaching around 8,000 students

930

participants at the opening #BeActive Village in Prishtina

2,000+

participants in the Prishtina Marathon

900+

participants at the closing #BeActive Night, about 70% children and youth

Project results at a glance

40,000+

young people and community members engaged in physical activity

65%

women and girls

350

schools engaged across Kosovo

20,000

students in sport activities

700

trainers and teachers involved

8

sports disciplines delivered

5

university sport activities

120

senior participants in the regional table tennis tournament

Events of this project

Day 1 of EWoS 2026: Games and two sports – Fushë Kosova

Games and two sports with pupils from the schools of Fushë Kosova: 4 activities, about 200 pupils and their teachers. A European Week of…

  • Date: 23 September 2026
  • Time: 12:00 – 14:00
  • Location: Shkollat dhe fushat sportive, Fushë Kosova

Day 1 of EWoS 2026: Opening of the European Week of Sport – Pristina

Official opening of the European Week of Sport 2026 in Pristina: 6 activities, about 310 pupils, teachers and guests open the week with games…

  • Date: 23 September 2026
  • Time: 10:00 – 12:00
  • Location: Fushat sportive të shkollave, Pristina

Day 8 of EWoS 2025: Ferizaj, Shtime, Lipjan, Kacanik, Hani i Elezit

Handball, Volleyball, Athletics for kids, Cycling, Orientation walk, Hiking and Streetball in sport halls, schools, parks and city squares in Ferizaj, Kacanik, Hani i…

  • Date: 30 September 2025
  • Time: 09:00 – 17:00
  • Location: Salla sportive, shkolla, parqe dhe sheshe në Ferizaj, Shtime, Lipjan, Kaçanik dhe Han të Elezit, Ferizaj

Day 7 of EWoS 2025: Gjilan, Kamenica, Viti

Table Tennis, Athletics, Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Karate and Judo in sport halls, schools, parks and city squares in Gjilan, Viti and Kamenica, with…

  • Date: 29 September 2025
  • Time: 09:00 – 17:00
  • Location: Salla sportive, shkolla, parqe dhe sheshe në Gjilan, Viti dhe Kamenicë, Gjilan

Day 4 of EWoS 2025: Prizren, Suhareka, Malisheva

Archery, Basketball, Athletics, recreational activities for the elderly, Chess and combined games in sport halls, schools, parks, rural areas and city squares in Suhareka…

  • Date: 26 September 2025
  • Time: 09:00 – 17:00
  • Location: Salla sportive, shkolla, parqe dhe sheshe në Prizren, Suharekë dhe Malishevë, Prizren

Day 3 of EWoS 2025: Peja, Istog, Klina, Decan

Mixed sports, Volleyball, Football, Athletics, Orientation walk, Swimming and Hiking in sport halls, schools, parks, mountains and city squares in Peja, Kline and Istog,…

  • Date: 25 September 2025
  • Time: 09:00 – 17:00
  • Location: Salla sportive, shkolla, parqe, male dhe sheshe në Pejë, Istog, Klinë dhe Deçan, Peja

Day 2 of EWoS 2025: Mitrovica, Gjakova, Drenas, Skenderaj, Vushtrri, Rahovec, Junik

Athletics for children, Swimming, various games for people with disabilities including Goalball, #BeActive walk-run, Hiking, Badminton, Football and Basketball organized in sport halls, schools,…

  • Date: 24 September 2025
  • Time: 09:00 – 17:00
  • Location: Salla sportive, shkolla, parqe dhe sheshe në Drenas, Mitrovicë, Skënderaj, Vushtrri, Gjakovë, Rahovec dhe Junik, Mitrovica

Completed project · 2023–2025

EU4Youth – European Week of Sport Beyond Borders in the Western Balkans

The EU4Youth – European Week of Sport Beyond Borders in the Western Balkans project used sport to bring young people together, promote healthy and active lifestyles, strengthen gender equality and social inclusion, and build cooperation across the Western Balkans.

Over two years, the project expanded opportunities for young people to participate in sport and physical activity, while connecting schools, universities, sports federations, clubs, civil society and regional partners. Through the #BeActive campaign, school and university sport programmes, recreational activities, competitions and regional events, the action reached tens of thousands of people across Kosovo and the region.

European Week of Sport, 23–30 September 2023 and 2024

8,000+

people took part in EWoS activities in 2023

15+

sports and physical activities, from football and athletics to chess, archery, yoga and water sports

25,000

children in the School Sport Federation regional finals across 7 regions

21

municipalities reached through the Sport in Schools programme

2,000+

Prishtina Marathon participants, around 400 of them international

142

sport educators trained through the #BeActive Training of Trainers, 60% women

18

joint regional sport activities with partners from Kosovo, the Western Balkans and Europe

2

#BeActive Sport Forums with policymakers, federations, educators, athletes and civil society

Results at a glance

50,700

young people and community members engaged in physical activity

24,850

women and girls participating

425

persons with disabilities participating

4,000+

participants from minority communities

460,000

people reached through media and social media

230

schools engaged

13

sports clubs engaged

9

sports federations and 6 NGOs engaged

Events of this project

Day 8 of EWoS 2024: Closing of the European Week of Sport

Monday, 30 September 2024. Programme: Pristina, 11:00 – beach volleyball (19–24, University Sport); 12:00 – tennis (15–24); Dardani sports ground, 19:00 – 3×3 basketball…

  • Date: 30 September 2024
  • Time: 11:00 – 22:00
  • Location: Poligoni sportiv Dardani, Prishtinë, Pristina

Day 7 of EWoS 2024: Taukbashqe and Germia, Pristina

Sunday, 29 September 2024. Programme: Pristina, Taukbashqe, 10:00 – various athletics activities (around 100); Pristina, Germia, 11:00 – promotion of activities with girls, archery…

  • Date: 29 September 2024
  • Time: 10:00 – 15:00
  • Location: Taukbashçe dhe Parku i Gërmisë, Prishtinë, Pristina

Day 6 of EWoS 2024: Batllava Lake and Pristina

Saturday, 28 September 2024. Programme: Batllava Lake, 10:00 – kayaking for children (10–13, around 60, Kayak Club); Pristina, Youth Palace, 11:00 – activities with…

  • Date: 28 September 2024
  • Time: 10:00 – 15:00
  • Location: Liqeni i Batllavës; Pallati i Rinisë, Prishtinë, Pristina

Day 5 of EWoS 2024: Ferizaj, Kacanik, Hani i Elezit, Lipjan, Shtime

Friday, 27 September 2024. Programme: Pristina, Swiss Diamond, 10:00 – Forum for Sport and Health (around 120, KOK); Ferizaj, "Astrit Bytyqi", 11:00 – football…

  • Date: 27 September 2024
  • Time: 11:00 – 16:00
  • Location: Ferizaj, Kaçanik, Hani i Elezit, Lipjan, Shtime, Ferizaj

Day 4 of EWoS 2024: Prizren, Suhareka, Gjilan, Viti, Kamenica

Thursday, 26 September 2024. Programme: Prizren, "Mushnikova", 10:00 – athletics for children (10–13, around 200); Suhareka, "Shkëndija", 11:00 – youth games (12–15); Gjilan, "Thimi…

  • Date: 26 September 2024
  • Time: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Location: Prizren, Suharekë, Gjilan, Viti, Kamenicë, Prizren

Day 3 of EWoS 2024: Peja, Junik, Istog, Decan, Klina

Wednesday, 25 September 2024. Programme: Peja, 10:00 – games for youth (12–16, around 100); Junik, 11:00 – football and karate (13–17, around 60); Istog,…

  • Date: 25 September 2024
  • Time: 10:00 – 15:00
  • Location: Pejë, Junik, Istog, Deçan, Klinë; Prishtinë, Peja

Day 2 of EWoS 2024: Mitrovica, Vushtrri, Skenderaj, Gjakova, Malisheva, Rahovec

Tuesday, 24 September 2024. Programme: Mitrovica, "Eqrem Qabej", 9:00 – handball, volleyball, football (ages 11–14, around 100); Vushtrri, "SHMU1", 11:00 – volleyball (16–21); Skenderaj,…

  • Date: 24 September 2024
  • Time: 09:00 – 15:00
  • Location: Shkolla dhe salla sportive në Mitrovicë, Vushtrri, Skenderaj, Gjakovë, Prishtinë, Malishevë dhe Rahovec, Mitrovica

Day 1 of EWoS 2024: Opening of the #BeActive Week – Pristina

Opening of the European Week of Sport 2024 in Pristina and its region (Monday, 23 September). Programme: Pristina, Germia Park, 10:00 – basketball courts…

  • Date: 23 September 2024
  • Time: 10:00 – 15:00
  • Location: Parku i Gërmisë, Prishtinë; Fushë Kosovë, Podujevë, Obiliq, Pristina