Kosovo Banking Association selects Schools to benefit from the International Money Week Program-2019
The Banking Association of Kosovo, within the framework of its educational and financial activities, will organize the program of the International Money Week 2019 on the theme LEARN.EARN.WIN where, from March 25, will distribute packages with educational materials for children.
From March 25, the Kosovo Banking Association will distribute packages with educational materials for children. In eight (8) Kosovo municipalities including Prishtina, Ferizaj, Gjakova, Mitrovica, Peja, Istog, Podujevo, and Vushtrri. Elementary schools have been selected in these eight (8) municipalities where they will be taught in 16 classes for fourth and fifth-grade students, with a participation of 1440 students. Chief Executive Officer of the Kosovo Banking Association Petrit Balija said that “With these activities, the Kosovo Banking Association aims to engage children and young people to learn more about finances, including savings, money management, personal finance management, etc. These activities are supported and financed by commercial banks of Kosovo which aim to empower society through financial education. ”
During this week, children will have various activities such as saving a book, handicrafts and money-saving activities. The Kosovo Banking Association has prepared guidelines for teachers to implement the educational package. Students will work on a savings book to express their ideas about the importance of money management, their savings plans, and future cash management. Part of the education package is a donation of consumables for children such as notebooks, pencils, and tires that can be used for general educational needs.
Within the framework of Financial Education and Savings for the purpose of raising the awareness of children, students and young people in general, the annual "International Money Week" campaign is organized annually in 169 countries. This week this year will be held from March 25 to 31 with the motto "Learn.Earn.Win". The main goal of this week's celebration is to empower younger generations and raise awareness about personal finances.
Child And Youth Finance International is a provider of these activities around the world, where the Kosovo Banking Association has been a member of the organization for several years.