Our organization is led by young people within the assembly
Shkodran Latifi
Youth Ambassador
Shkodran is a Cyber Range Engineer and has participated in the “Be a Man” club since 2016
Having attended training since then, he had the opportunity to participate in numerous workshops regarding reproductive health, leadership, gender equality, and violence prevention.
As a former member of the SIT team, Shkodran also contributed to the “Youth Voices Youth Choices” project as a Research Assistant in the project’s early stages while also representing Kosovo as a selected Youth Ambassador.
Endrina Ramadani
Assembly Member
Endrina is a dynamic individual who excels in marketing & sales within the IT industry.
Her natural charisma has been a driving force behind her success from a young age, allowing her to contribute to various projects in different organizations. Her dedication to making a positive impact on the community is evident through her involvement in humanitarian initiatives and her mentorship of young individuals. In addition to her professional achievements, Endrina possesses a deep passion for art, particularly painting and sculpture. This creative outlet serves as a source of inspiration and personal fulfillment for her. Endrina's commitment to personal growth and development began during her time in middle school when she actively pursued various training opportunities. She eagerly participated in workshops focused on important topics such as , leadership, gender equality, violence prevention, marketing etc but mostly for entrepreneurship and business development. Her thirst for knowledge and her eagerness to expand her skill set led her to delve into the fields of entrepreneurship and marketing, where she continues to excel.
Through her diverse interests and unwavering dedication, Endrina is a remarkable individual who continues to make a significant impact everywhere she is.
Meet Our Team
Ass. Dr. Natyra Agani-Destani
Chair of the Board
Natyra Agani-Destani is a lecturer at the Department of Psychology at the University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, and a Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy specialist
Ass. Dr. Natyra Agani-Destani is a lecturer at the Department of Psychology at the University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, and a Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy specialist. She finished her Bachelor's studies in Psychology at the University of Prishtina, while she pursued her Ph.D. studies at the University of Clemson in the USA. Her field of interest in research includes the phenomenon of violence in the school context, peer bullying, migration, community interventions, and mental health problems among adolescents and adults. This is her first mandate as head of the board of SIT organization
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Dr. Faton Çitaku
Board member
Dr. Faton Çitaku finished his studies at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina” and holds an Executive MBA diploma in Engineering Management...
Dr. Faton Çitaku finished his studies at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina” and holds an Executive MBA diploma in Engineering Management from the University of Business and Technology, as well as from the Technical University of Vienna. He is now part of the “Galaxy Kids” kid’s center, children’s pharmaceutical company “Jona Med”, he is also the Executive Director of “DS Natural doo” in Ljubljana – Slovenia, while previously he was Executive Director or the “Panmed General Hospital
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Belkize Shalqini
Board member
Belkize is a BSc (Hons) Pharm, PhD researcher from Kingston University in London, UK.
Belkize is a BSc (Hons) Pharm, PhD researcher from Kingston University in London, UK.
She has more than 15 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical sector including governmental bodies (Kosovo Medicines Agency, Ministry of Health) and international pharmaceutical company representations. Belkize has also experience in working in private sector in marketing and sales; as well as lecturing (SH.M.M Luciano Motroni).
Moreover she is a founder and CEO of Life Pharma Services Sh. P. K. which specializes in services such as Regulatory Affairs and Regulatory Intelligence.
Belkize is also a certified court translator from English into Albanian languages, and vice-versa.
Kadri Gashi
CEO/Founder
Kadri Gashi is a gender issues expert and a professional counselor to work with perpetrators. Throughout his career of more than 10 years in civil society, he has helped young ...
Kadri Gashi is a gender issues expert and a professional counselor to work with perpetrators.
Throughout his career of more than 10 years in civil society, he has helped young people develop in terms of building the capacity to positively engage in their communities.
This process included a lot of boys and young men who have been engaged as multipliers of traditional gender norms. They helped address pressing social issues, including hate speech and intolerance, gender-based violence, and violent extremism. Gashi has previously been part of projects which aimed to support youth-developed community action projects. In this role, he supported the project’s outreach to over 1,500 youngsters and helped deliver training and guidance to participants on networking and project proposal development.Gashi has demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion — working to engage and empower young women in rural areas.
From his work in civil society, Gashi brings extensive experience managing training-of-trainers to build youth competencies on a range of topics, as well as effective working relationships with key stakeholders at the municipal and central level working to support youth engagement.
Gashi is the first professional counselor in Kosovo for working directly with perpetrators related to violence, rehabilitation or even reintegration of perpetrators into society – certified by AGREDIS Center Switzerland, recognized by the Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth of Albania, and supported by IAMANEH.
Njomza Berisha
Menaxhere për Zhvillim dhe Programe
Njomza Berisha ka diplomë Bachelor në Shkenca Politike nga Universiteti i Prishtinës “Hasan Prishtina” dhe ka qenë e angazhuar në shoqërinë civile dhe ...
Njomza Berisha ka përvojë në organizata të shoqërisë civile në Kosovë thuajse tash e gjashtë vite kurse në SIT është e angazhuar për më shumë se katër vite në pozita të ndryshme brenda organizatës. Aktualisht, Berisha është përgjegjëse për rrjetëzim, ngritjen e fondeve të organizatës, menaxhimin e departamenteve dhe programeve të SIT.
Ajo aktualisht ndjek studimet Master në Marrëdhënie Ndërkombëtare dhe Teori Politike në Universitetin e Salzburgut “Paris Lodron” në Austri dhe ka përfunduar studimet Bachelor në Shkencën Politike në Universitetin e Prishtinës “Hasan Prishtina”.
Agon Osaj
Finance & Administration Manager
Agon Osaj is a Finance and Administration Manager at SIT – Center for Counseling, Social Services and Research. He holds a bachelor’s degree in International General Management…
Agon Osaj is a Finance and Administration Manager at SIT – Center for Counseling, Social Services and Research. He holds a bachelor’s degree in International General Management and is currently studying Accounting and Auditing – Master’s degree.
Si zyrtar i financave, ai ka shtatë vjet përvojë pune në organizata joqeveritare dhe shumë biznese të suksesshme në Kosovë.
Osaj po punon për zhvillimin e organizatës për sa i përket financave dhe administratës në tre departamentet e SIT.
Adnan Retkoceri
Projects Coordinator
Adnan Retkoceri is Projects Coordinator at SIT – Center for Counseling, Social Services and Research. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Informatics in ...
Adnan Retkoceri is Projects Coordinator at SIT – Center for Counseling, Social Services and Research. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Informatics at the Faculty of Economics, the University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”
Tani po studion në Fakultetin e Inxhinierisë Mekanike, Departamenti i Makinerisë Prodhuese në Universitetin e Mitrovicës “Isa Boletini”.
Adnan as project coordinator at SIT, is monitoring the projects that are currently being implemented. Through his commitment and experience, he is helping to develop and implement the projects.
Liridona Berisha-Shabani
Program and PR Officer
Liridona Berisha Shabani holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature at the Faculty of Philology, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”.
Liridona Berisha Shabani holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature at the Faculty of Philology, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”.
She has been working in the civil society since 2016.
She has written several articles and produced videos relating to gender equality, violent extremism, education, women`s inheritance rights, women’s and girls’ empowerment, and similar.
Ajo ka punuar si përkthyese për Byronë "GlobalGirl Media" në Kosovë për më shumë se një vit dhe ka punuar në disa projekte në lidhje me edukimin mediatik të vajzave dhe grave; çështje globale për gra, paqe dhe siguri; bashkëpunim ndër-etnik dhe arsim; ndërtimi i paqes; dhe edukimi qytetar për të rinjtë/rejat.
She was the Head Commissioner of the “GlobalGirl Media” Bureau in Kosovo for a year.
Rron Rama
Campaign and Project Coordinator
Rron Rama is a Young Men Team Leader at SIT. He studies Social Work at the University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Faculty of Philosophy.
Rron Rama is a Young Men Team Leader at SIT. He studies Social Work at the University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Faculty of Philosophy.
Ai ka ndjekur trajnime që nga viti 2016 dhe që prej asaj kohe është anëtar i "Klubi Bonu Burrë". Ai ka ndjekur trajnime në lidhje me shëndetin riprodhues, lidershipin, aftësitë praktike, stilin e jetesës së shëndetshme, barazinë gjinore, ndihmën e parë dhe rehabilitimin, planifikimin familjar, shëndetin e përgjithshëm dhe parandalimin e dhunës.
Ai lobon për barazi gjinore, një shoqëri të shëndetshme dhe pa dhunë, përmes punës së tij vullnetare në SIT për rreth një vit tani.
Fiona Haxhikadrija
Project Coordinator
Fiona Haxhikadrija is a Project coordinator at SIT in the Social Services department
Fiona Haxhikadrija is a Project coordinator at SIT in the Social Services department. Fiona holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing Master's studies in School Psychology and Counseling at the University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina".
Through her commitment, enthusiasm, and evidence-based approach, she assists in implementing projects. Fiona consistently advocates for human rights, mental health, and gender equality.
Elsa Rexhepaj
Project Assistant
Elsa Rexhepaj is studying Social Work at the university "Hasan Prishtina" in Prishtina.
Elsa Rexhepaj is studying Social Work at the university "Hasan Prishtina" in Prishtina.
She has been an exchange student for one semester at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule in Regensburg, Germany. She has also been part of the Local Youth Action Council in Kamenica and, at the same time, has participated in various trainings on intercultural dialogue, social change, working with perpetrators and survivors safety .Currently, she is a Project Assistant at SIT and the leader of the youth group of Kosovo in YVYC project. Elsa is also engaged as a market researcher for Gilan region.
Arditë Shkodra
Administration and Human Resources officer
Arditë Shkodra is a student at the Law Faculty, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”.
Arditë Shkodra is a student at the Law Faculty, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”. She is an Administration and Human Resources officer at SIT. She has worked in the field of journalism for about 4 years, as a translator, interviewer, and journalist. Her focus of work has been in the field of law, where she has made a combination of work and her field of studies. Ardita completed the TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, and Discovery courses at the American University in Pristina RIT Kosovo (AUK), she also attended a course held by the International Summer University in Pristina, where she was finally awarded a certificate in American Criminal Law Justice. She also has experience as a Social Media Manager and as a Market Research Interviewer and is ready to contribute to the community and social fields.
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Elma Berisha
Head of Research Department
Elma is an experienced Case Study writer with researcher who worked across industries and verticals, including universities, international organizations, professional bodies...
Elma is an experienced Case Study writer with researcher who worked across industries and verticals, including universities, international organizations, professional bodies, and civil society. Elma’s forte is applied statistics. For over a decade she has worked for Frost & Sullivan as a Regional Manager for Asia Pacific, handling corporate primary quantitative projects. She stands behind several high-profile Case Studies and research publications, and has authored dozens of articles and book chapters.
Themes involve human capital development, talent management, Gen Y in the workplace, working mothers, quality of life and wellbeing, public perceptions, trust frameworks, digitalization, semiotics, and more.
Elma is currently heading the Research Department at SIT.
Andjelija Vucinic
Community Facilitator
Andjelja is currently studying Geography, and has completed her studies in Management at MIU.
Andjelja is currently studying Geography, and has completed her studies in Management at MIU. Andjelija has spearheaded various youth gatherings in Kosovo, supporting inclusivity and collaboration. Her experience spans projects focused on addressing historical narratives, combatting hate speech, and advocating for human rights.
With a commitment to creating positive social change, Andjelija brings expertise in community engagement and fostering dialogue in challenging contexts.
She is currently serving as a Community Facilitator at SIT, helping foster unity among diverse communities.
Researchers
Senad Gushani (Head of assembly)
Vjosa Çerkini
Shkodran Latifi
Shkurta Hodolli
Leart Jusufi
Erisa Azemi
Arjan Morina
Yllkë Demaku
Avni Hajra
Senad Gushani (Head of assembly)
Vjosa Çerkini
Ibrahim Salihi
Shkurta Hodolli
Leart Jusufi
Erisa Azemi
Arjan Morina
Yllkë Demaku
Avni Hajra
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