BOOST Capacity Building and Networking for Subgrantees – Pristina 2025

From 3 to 5 November 2025, the BOOST Capacity Building event takes place in Pristina, Kosovo, bringing together subgrantees and local partners engaged in the BOOST project to exchange knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and reinforce local impact. The BOOST Capacity Building session combines interactive training and networking activities aimed at supporting grassroots organisations in implementing inclusive, community-driven initiatives across the Western Balkans.

Organised by ALDA under the coordination of Katica Janeva, with contributions from Ivana Velkova, Simona Slavkova, and Emir Kjorikj, the three-day programme focuses on enhancing project-management skills, communication strategies, and visibility practices. Sessions will cover storytelling, social-media outreach, and partnership development—key components for maximising the visibility and sustainability of local democracy and participation projects.

The event also provides a space for subgrantees to present their results, discuss challenges, and identify opportunities for collaboration at regional and European levels. Participants will engage in peer-learning sessions, hands-on workshops, and practical exercises that encourage innovation and community engagement.

As part of the broader BOOST initiative, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and coordinated by ALDA, this activity supports local civil-society organisations in the Western Balkans to design actions that foster social inclusion, youth participation, and sustainable local development.

For more information about the overall project, visit the BOOST Project page on ALDA’s website. To learn more about AFD’s global mission in development cooperation, explore the Agence Française de Développement official site.

📍Pristina, Kosovo

📆 3–5 November 2025