Trends in Beneficiary Groups of Giving in Kosovo 2019-2023 
Graph 1: Trends in Beneficiary Groups of Giving in Kosovo 2019-2023 (% of instances) 
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Since 2020 people in economic need have been the most supported beneficiary group. This category witnessed a significant increase in support from 28.8% in 2019 to 65.4% in 2022, before slightly decreasing to 62.5%, which has not influenced their first position in 2023. This decrease can be attributed to the growth of support frequency for people from local communities stricken by floods, which occurred in early 2023. 

The categories of ‘People with health issues’ and ‘People with disabilities’ maintained relatively consistent percentages throughout the observed period. Overall, these trends reflect steady donor priorities in response to beneficiaries’ needs over time, with a notable increase in support for individuals facing economic challenges. 

Regarding volume, aside from people in economic need (comprising 31% of the total value share) and the population from local communities (representing 20.1% of the total value share), it is worth highlighting the substantial support allocated to the elderly population that accounted for 23.1% of the total recorded value. This was a result of the 2 million euro donations collected by the “Balkan Orphan's” Association for the construction of an elderly residential center. 

In terms of the volume, citizens through mass-individual giving were the primary supporters for people in economic need, the population from local communities and people with health issues. On the other side, CSOs were the most active donors for people in economic need, population from local communities and people with disabilities. 

Upon closer examination of the data on the nature and impact of donations, there is a consistent pattern with previous years: the majority of donation instances intended for people in economic need were in short-term effect form (97.4% in 2023), comprising of supplies, humanitarian assistance, and individual housing. This trend persists in terms of the value of donations as well. Conversely, for the population from local communities, the frequency of giving with both long-term and short-term effects is more balanced, with 46.9% of all instances directed towards scholarships and equipment. Nearly 90% of all the donation instances and 95% of the value recorded for people with health issues were allocated to medical treatments. For people with disabilities, just under 46% of donation instances had long-term effects, involving equipment and social services. Overall, the distribution of support with these two types of effects has remained relatively stable over the last few years. 

Graph 2. Intended Effects of Giving by Key Final Beneficiary Group – 2023 (% of instances) 
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Examples of Giving 

1. During the "With us, not for us" campaign commemorating World Down Syndrome Day, Down Syndrome Kosova successfully raised 53,588 euro through their "A Postcard for You" action. Corporates, SMEs, CSOs, individuals, and beyond joined the campaign by purchasing postcards made by the community of people affected by Down Syndrome, through which purchase support is provided for therapeutic and psycho-social services for people with Down Syndrome. 

Read more: Building Brighter Tomorrows: Kosovo's Philanthropic Support for Children's Welfare | Giving Balkans  

2. With the goal of raising awareness about the dangerous yet existing phenomenon of human trafficking, a gala concert called "Artists Women for the Community" was organized in March 2023 in Klan Arena. In addition to raising awareness, the intention of the gala concert was to collect funds in support of the “Center for Protecting Victims and Preventing Trafficking in Human Beings (PVPT)”. Through this event, the donors enabled the continuation of the work of PVPT in providing a safe, warm, and comfortable shelter, as well as a healthy and productive living environment for international and local women affected by trafficking. 

Read more: Kosovo's Philanthropic Support to Women's Rights and Wellbeing | Giving Balkans 

3. Over 300 people participated in the event “Let’s dance for mothers and children” organized by Action for Mothers and Children, held on November 3d in Square 21, Prishtina. The purpose of the event was raising funds for mothers and children in need. Entry ticket cost 30 euro while 23,890 euro (around 26,000 USD) were collected in total. Among those present were many public figures, including the president of the state Atifete Jahjaga. 

Read more: Let’s dance for mothers and children collected 23,890 EUR (around 26,000 USD) | Giving Balkans 

 

This report is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of Catalyst Balkans and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.