Widows Fund Fushe Kosova

After losing her husband, Istrishahja was left alone to care for her son. Without steady income or a strong support network, every day became a battle—not just to feed her family, but to protect her son’s right to education and a better future. She worried constantly about affording school materials, basic groceries, and hygiene products, all while carrying the emotional weight of her loss and the pressure of raising a teenager on her own.

That’s when the “Widow Fund – Fushë Kosova” became a lifeline.

Thanks to the donations made through GlobalGiving, Istrishahja now receives monthly support that includes food parcels, school supplies for her son, and hygiene products. This support has not only eased her financial burden but has given her peace of mind and a renewed sense of dignity.

"It’s not just the help," Istrishahja says, "it’s knowing that someone sees us, that someone believes we’re worth supporting."

Her son, motivated by his mother’s sacrifices and the care of the project team, continues his high school education with pride and ambition. His attendance has improved, his confidence has grown, and his dreams feel a little closer.

This story is one of quiet resilience—a mother doing everything she can to give her child the future he deserves, and a community of donors helping her get there.

Your support makes stories like Istrishahja’s possible. Thank you for standing with her.