Our projects support the ongoing processes of transition and reconstruction in post-conflict societies. We believe that an important way to facilitate these processes lies in the strengthening of educational and economic institutions.

Through our Educational Support Projects, we aim to contribute to the sustainable restructuring and reform of educational institutions in post-conflict societies in a way that is lasting and demands the pro-active participation of the local communities. Our main goal is the improvement of the quality of education system and the encouragement of long-term regional and international academic cooperation.

Through our Private Sector Development Projects we create employment, reduce local business barriers and enhance entrepreneurship in education. We work with regional and local governments and economic institutions, such as SME agencies, Chambers of Commerce and entrepreneurs associations.

Key principles in our work are:

• A demand-driven approach that pinpoints the needs and priorities of local beneficiaries;
• A society-oriented focus that ultimately benefits society as a whole;
• The support of long-term cross-regional and international cooperation processes;
• The promotion of local ownership as precondition for sustainability.