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EmpowerHer! scholarships fuel girls’ tech dreams in Kosovo, creating a ripple of empowerment and gender equality in STEM

EmpowerHer!

by IPKO Foundation

  •  20'000.00

    Funding Goal
  •  24'330.00

    Funds Raised
  • 0

    Days to go
  • Target Date

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Raised Percent :
100%
The campaign is successful.
Kosovo, Kosovo

Campaign Story

Campaign Update

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and friends, after just two weeks, we’ve reached 40% of our campaign goal. Donations have come from a range of givers – young people who’ve benefited from IF programs, Americans with ties to Kosovo, our partners and friends.
Your support to EmpowerHer! isn’t just a donation; it’s a catalyst for change.
Don’t wait to support EmpowerHer! Make a donation, spread the word, follow our progress.

Who are we?

IPKO Foundation (IF) is a local operating foundation in Kosovo. For 25 years, IF has been dedicated to nurturing future leaders in Kosovo who will harness the power of technology to tackle local and national challenges head-on.
We’ve supported 10000s of girls through our programs including Girls in ICT, Women in Cyber, WikiAcademy, AI Kosovo, to gain knowledge, learn new skills and realize their dreams. Our vision extends beyond the horizon, where every girl can thrive in a supportive environment, reaching her full potential amidst a landscape of progress and opportunity.

What is our goal?

Our vision, with the EmpowerHer! scholarship program is to shatter barriers and unlock doors to opportunity for girls from rural and marginalized backgrounds. Through high-quality STEM courses and mentorship from successful women, we’re paving the way for over 100s of girls in Kosovo aged 11-18 to become the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow. This isn’t just about education; it’s about empowerment, equality, and the transformation of lives.

What Do We Need?

To turn our vision into reality, we need your support. There are over 115,000 girls in Kosovo between the ages of 11-18. Your contributions will fund scholarships for 150 deserving girls, providing them with access to education, resources, and opportunities previously out of reach.
These scholarships will cover tuition fees, educational materials, and technology resources for them to attend high quality STEM courses from our training partners in Kosovo. Together, we can ensure that every girl has the tools she needs to excel in STEM and beyond. To learn more about the EmpowerHer! program visit our website.

Budget
 15,000 – 150 scholarships (80-100 Euro per scholarship)
 1,000 – Advertising and promotion
 2,000 – Transportation
 10% for KOSOVAideas platform

Total = 20,000
Stretch Goal 1
 8,000 – Additional 100 scholarships
 4,000 – Extended support for next level courses for 50 highest performing girls
 2,000 – Girls in ICT Day – mentoring, university and job fair
 1,400 – 10% for KOSOVAideas platform
Total = 15,000

How Will the Support Help Us?

Your donation will allow us to contract high quality, local training providers to offer a range of inspiring technology courses which meet international standards to 150 girls from across Kosovo.  The course offerings, offered at a discount by our partners, will be accessible to girls in their communities and taught at an appropriate level for their age, experience and interest. Girls who excel and show promise will be supported to continue with advanced courses.
With your help, we’ll empower girls to pursue their passions, break through barriers, and emerge as leaders in their communities. Together, we’ll drive systemic change, challenging stereotypes, advocating for equality, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. Your investment isn’t just in their future; it’s an investment in a brighter, more inclusive world for us all.

Project Team

 

                    

Teresa Crawford        Kushtrim Xhakli          Abetare Gojani                 Adelina Qarri                     Arbresha Tuhina              Dina Spahija

 

Miranda Vula             Vlora Shabiu               Artina Muqiqi              Miranda Korpuzi                          Adriatik Llugiqi

        

Loreta   Zharjani                              Jetmire Maloku

Name Date Comments
Fondacioni Sunny Hill & Festivali Sunny Hill May 11, 2024 Fondacioni eshte shume i lumtur ti mbeshtese 30 vajza me bursa per avancimin ne shkence, teknologji, inxhinieri dhe matematike.
Valmira Haxhaj Gushlla May 11, 2024 - - -
Barlet Gojani May 10, 2024 BRRAVO PER INICIATIVEN!
Komuna e Prishtinës May 10, 2024 Sukese!
Brineta Uka May 10, 2024 Powerful movement, I have the upmost respect.
Anonymous May 09, 2024 - - -
Enis Curraj May 09, 2024 From Abetare Rexha and Enis Curraj
Dr Vjollca Gojani May 09, 2024 Bravo for this great project! Supporting young generations of girls in the field of STEM!
Florinda Hasani May 09, 2024 Let's gooooooo
Luanda Domi May 09, 2024 - - -
Anonymous May 09, 2024 Best wishes!
Lorik Ibrahimi May 09, 2024 Great project, suksese!
Pranvera Ahmetaj May 09, 2024 - - -
Valon Canhasi May 09, 2024 - - -
Rron Lamoja May 08, 2024 - - -
Fatbardh Veseli May 08, 2024 Suksese me projektin
Anonymous May 08, 2024 - - -
Ministria e Arsimit, Shkencës , Teknologjisë dhe Inovacionit May 08, 2024 Mbështetje për 20 vajza. Suksese!
Juliana Hoxha May 07, 2024 - - -
Albana Rexha May 07, 2024 - - -
Vjosa Zogaj May 06, 2024 Great project! Supporting young generations in STEM
Lyra Binxhiu May 05, 2024 - - -
Anonymous May 03, 2024 - - -
Esat Bylykbashi May 03, 2024 - - -
Dea Likaj May 03, 2024 - - -
Liridon Bajrami May 03, 2024 Donacion nga Eva, Elena dhe Marta ❤️❤️❤️
Iana Minochkina May 02, 2024 - - -
Anonymous April 30, 2024 By supporting young girls, you support the future!
Agne Paleviciute April 29, 2024 Impactful campaign
Brianna Code April 26, 2024 - - -
Eglantina Kica April 26, 2024 Great cause!
Artan Salihu April 26, 2024 - - -
Ardita Dushi April 24, 2024 - - -
Merita Ceku April 24, 2024 - - -
Arianit Fazliu April 24, 2024 Great campaign
Flatra Thaqi April 23, 2024 Suksese!
Ela Barci April 23, 2024 - - -
Nita dhe Vllaznim Xhiha April 22, 2024 The Foundation UNE E DU KOSOVEN has always been devoted to supporting young girls in STEAM education.
Anila Smorgrav April 22, 2024 Great work and program
Armend Vokshi April 20, 2024 Best wishes for all the girls we win the scholarships 😃
Rudradeb Mitra April 18, 2024 - - -
Fredrick Jones April 16, 2024 - - -
Diell Bakalli April 16, 2024 - - -
Rob Flaherty April 16, 2024 - - -
Douglas Arellanes April 12, 2024 - - -
Noli Mati April 12, 2024 With love from Mates Studio
Barbra Bearden April 11, 2024 - - -
Erris Boshnjaku April 10, 2024 - - -
Ardiana Bakija April 10, 2024 For empowerHer
Peter Van Valkenburgh April 10, 2024 - - -
Anonymous April 08, 2024 - - -
IRVIN LINDLEY April 07, 2024 - - -
Bruce Bingham April 07, 2024 Thank you, T!!
Cynthia Crosson April 07, 2024 - - -
Gerti Ahmeti April 06, 2024 Donacion nga Ninja Forex
Lawrence Adrian Jr April 05, 2024 - - -
Michael Boyd April 05, 2024 - - -
Kim Maynard April 05, 2024 This is great! I am on the board of a similar organization in Nepal (Conscious Connections Foundation https://www.consciousconnectionsfoundation.org/). I would love to cooperate with you about menstrual hygiene training and options so that girls have greater freedom to pursue their empowerment!
Dukagjin Bakija April 05, 2024 - - -
Teuta Sahatqija April 05, 2024 - - -
Erlisa Zherka April 05, 2024 - - -
Anonymous April 05, 2024 - - -
Artina Muçiqi April 04, 2024 - - -
Jock Covey April 04, 2024 - - -
Madison Poe April 04, 2024 - - -
Joanie Parker April 04, 2024 Love IPKO Foundation’s vision!
Besa Istrefi April 04, 2024 - - -
Carrie Hasselback April 04, 2024 - - -
Anonymous April 04, 2024 - - -
Visar Jasiqi April 04, 2024 Suksese te gjithe vajzave ne program nga Albina dhe Visari
Ereza Gjikolli April 04, 2024 - - -
Michael Robbins April 04, 2024 - - -
Katherine Robbins April 04, 2024 - - -
Ana Hoxha April 03, 2024 - - -
Zana Gojani April 03, 2024 - - -
John Guzman April 03, 2024 - - -
Fisnik Dresha April 03, 2024 - - -
Miranda Vula April 03, 2024 - - -
Mjellma Halili April 01, 2024 Mbeshtetje per bursa
Agron Abrashi March 30, 2024 By educating our young people we invest on the future of our nation.
Lira Jani March 29, 2024 - - -
Vlora Shabiu March 28, 2024 - - -
Anonymous March 28, 2024 Innovation Hub Gjilan is very excited to be part of this movement to support girls in STEAM! #empowerher
Korab Qarri March 28, 2024 - - -
Anonymous March 28, 2024 - - -
Dina Spahija March 28, 2024 Thank you IPKO Foundation for being a champion of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry! - Aferdita & Dina
Hera Zherka March 28, 2024 Let's go!
Arbresha Tuhina March 28, 2024 - - -
Gagi Print March 27, 2024 - - -
Florije Kryeziu March 27, 2024 Great initiative
Abetare Gojani March 27, 2024 Te fuqizojme vajzat be fushat e edukimit STEM ne zonet rurale dhe te margjinizuara ne Kosove !
Adelina Qarri March 27, 2024 - - -
Corinne Hess March 26, 2024 Miss you guys! Keep up the good work :)
Henry Hess March 26, 2024 - - -
Kushtrim Xhakli March 26, 2024 Determined to support the next generation of women tech leaders!
Teresa Crawford March 26, 2024 Excited to drive attention to the gender gap in STEM and support girls across Kosovo.
Anonymous March 26, 2024 - - -
Alba Cakalli March 26, 2024 Future is a GIRL