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Farewell words from Maëliss and Vlera

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It has been six months since Maeliss Bencheikh  and Vlera Hajdini have been working at PLAY International in Kosovo, and today was their last day at work.  We bid a bitter-sweet goodbye to Vlera, who will continue her masters studies in theoretical Physics in Germany and to Maëliss who is embarking on a new adventure in a Peace Studies master degree in Italy.  PLAY International Kosovo, has seen it's fair share of dedicated, passionate and virtuous members, but Vlera and Maëliss both shine their everlasting unique lights in all these qualities.  On any given day, you could see Vlera, a debate club veteran, having long lasting hours of phone conversations with many, many partners and beneficiaries, among which she always created time to care for her plants. Thanks to her amazing work, PLAY International Kosovo found perfect matches in it's partnerships. Our meetings, our brainstorming-sessions and our conversations in our lovely balcony, will always remain slightly in need of he

STAFF Profile #20 - Luljeta

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The EDI Plus Project has its new Coordinator!   It is time to know more about  Luljeta Aliu ! Smiling and cheerful, Luljeta has an economic background and is more than determined to carry out the EDI Plus  project!  Her missions range from project management to communication, including a dvocacy, cooperation and networking with key stakeholders  and partner organisations of the project:   The Ideas Partnership and PLAY International .  When we asked her what she likes about EDI Plus, she answered: "Everything is about equilibrium!" According to her, EDI Plus coordination is always between theory and practice, saving and spending while the project itself is about the balance between the two organizations. It also focuses on gender balance and social equity and inclusion. She also really likes working with people of different ages, from different backgrounds and  different international organizations.   About the future of the project:  "The aim after one year, which is p