Moments from the closing ceremony of the Kosovar Week for Prevention of Dropout from Pre-University Education held on the 29th November, 2023 at the Garden Hotel, orchestrated by MESTI and supported by ECMI Kosova with UNICEF Program Kosova funds.

Important figures like Minister of Education Ms. Arbërie Nagavci, Deputy Minister of Justice Mr. Vigan Qorrolli, UNICEF Kosovo Director Ms. Nona Zicherman, along with respected Municipality Directors of Education, and School Managers attended the ceremony.

The conference strongly highlighted the effort to strengthen government systems, especially the School Dropout Prevention Teams (PRTAN), and the effective use of the Early Warning System (EWS). It emphasized working together to reduce students leaving school, boosting plans, and ensuring Kosovo’s youth continue with their education.

Following an extensive discussion, a crucial conclusion emerged that it is very important for everyone to support schools in dealing with different aspects of children growing up and losing interest in education. These issues are society’s worries and need everyone, not only educators, to work together to solve them.

To achieve these goals, it’s essential to prioritize and seek ways to implement necessary changes that can enhance the current situation. This includes creating an environment where students are interested and engaged in their studies, thereby prioritizing keeping children in school.

This activity is part of the “Supporting Continued Access to and Retention in Public Education in 15 municipalities in Kosovo” Project, which is financially supported by USAID Kosovo in partnership with Unicef Kosovo Programme.