Who are We

Rina joined Action for Mothers and Children as Executive Director in April 2024. Rina holds an MA in Management and Informatics from the University of Prishtina. She has worked for eleven years at the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo and was part of the financial supervision department. But, since Rina has become a mother, her career has developed in two different paths. She has volunteered in Kosovo for more than seven years as a Leader of La Leche League International, an organization that helps mothers achieve their breastfeeding goals.

Rina established the first mother-to-mother support group in Kosovo, La Leche League Kosova, where she provided evidence-based information regarding breastfeeding.

Ardita Sallahaj is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in financial and program management across international organizations, NGOs, and the private sector. She currently serves as the Finance Manager at Action for Mothers and Children (AMC) in Pristina, where she is responsible for financial planning, donor compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Throughout her career, Ardita has held key positions at organizations such as UNFPA, ICMPD, UNDP, OSCE, Medical Park, and OIL KS SHPK, gaining extensive expertise in financial operations, procurement, budgeting, and donor relations. She is highly proficient in financial systems including Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks, ATLAS, and Quantum, and is particularly skilled in financial analysis and narrative reporting.

Ardita holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Prishtina and a Master’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism. She is fluent in Albanian, English, and Serbian, and is known for her precision, cross-sectoral adaptability, and strong professional dedication.

Sara joined Action for Mothers and Children as the Fundraising and Development Manager. Before joining AMC, Sara gained valuable experience working in international development and fundraising, building strong partnerships and managing donor relations. Sara is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of mothers and children, and she’s dedicated to helping the organization improve health outcomes in communities that need it most.

Era Cina is the Program and Fundraising Officer at Action for Mothers and Children. With a background in law and English language and literature, Era brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her role, combining analytical thinking with strong communication skills. She has extensive experience in the civil society sector, particularly in youth engagement, human rights, and social development. At AMC, Era supports program coordination and fundraising initiatives, contributing to projects that advance maternal and child health across Kosovo. Passionate about creating meaningful impact, she is committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and community-driven change.

Jona joined Action for Mothers and Children in 2024 as a Program Officer. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Prishtina. At AMC, Jona leads the implementation of key health programs, including the UNICEF-supported Early Childhood Development initiative and the Universal Home Visiting program. She manages a team of professionals, drives strategic planning, and provides support to enhance maternal and child health services across Kosovo. Jona also oversees the Medical Committee at AMC, fostering collaboration between local and international medical professionals to strengthen clinical services and program delivery. Her responsibilities further include donor reporting and mentoring international medical student through International Service-Learning Alliance (ISLA) internships abroad. Beyond her professional role, Jona has experience in journalism and enjoys writing, mentoring, and contributing to projects aimed at improving public health systems.

Fitim first joined Action for Mothers and Children (AMC) as a Researcher and now serves as a Program Coordinator. He holds a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Prishtina and brings over five years of experience in scientific research. He has been actively involved in impactful global health research projects, including his contributions to the Group Care 1000 studies at AMC and Evidence Synthesis Group, with results published in leading international journals.

At AMC, Fitim has led several projects and components supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, with a focus on early childhood development and immunization efforts. In his current role, he helps design and implement health programs aimed at strengthening the capacity and knowledge of healthcare professionals across the country. Additionally, he leads AMC’s donation domain, actively contributing to the improvement of public healthcare infrastructure and service quality through various initiatives and partnerships, including collaboration with Americares in the United States. Leveraging his strong background in research, Fitim also supports AMC’s research efforts by mentoring international students conducting fieldwork in Kosovo through the ISLA Internship Abroad Program.

Claudia Peschiutta is AMC’s Head of Communications. She first visited Kosovo while traveling the world during an adult gap year and fell in love with the country. Inspired to make a difference, she decided to settle in Prishtina and join AMC to help others.

Claudia is an award-winning journalist from the U.S. Most recently, she served as a supervising editor for Morning Edition, a daily news magazine show on National Public Radio. Before that, she spent more than two decades reporting for news radio in the Los Angeles area.

Throughout her career, Claudia earned a reputation for asking tough questions, holding leaders accountable, and defending press freedoms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she covered the virus’s impact on Los Angeles County. Her work was recognized by CCNMA: Latino Journalists of California, which named her Latina Journalist of the Year.

Outside of work, Claudia enjoys traveling, singing karaoke, and indulging in good food—preferably prepared by someone else.

Laberie studied Psychology in University of Prishtina and worked with children and parents in WHO project and Rehabilitation Centre for Tortured Victims. Laberie joined AMC team in 2017. Laberie is project coordinator of Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting and facilitator of PDEP program too. She is engaged in Woman Health Resource Center “WHRC” within AMC and she is trainer of Post- Partum Depression in Mothers Classes. Working with children made her realize how amazing and exciting the world can be.

Elvanda joined AMC as K10 Coalition Coordinator in March 2018. As Coalition Coordinator she leads, represents externally and guides the strategic communication of K10 prominent Kosovo based NGOs working on gender, sexual and reproductive health. She also leads advocacy actions for more equitable gender policies with relevant stakeholders. She has an extensive working experience in areas related to economy, finance, interfaith dialogue and recruitment at various enterprises in the private sector, NGOs and international organizations. Elvanda holds a master degree in European Economy, Finance and Institutions from the Tor Vergata University in Rome. In her spare time Elvanda does hiking and she enjoys exploring the nature.

Erzë Salihu is a PR Officer at Action for Mothers and Children (AMC Health), where she supports communications, donor engagement, and program implementation to advance maternal and child health in Kosovo. With a background in social work and extensive experience in the civil society sector, she has led impactful initiatives in project management, fundraising, and digital communication. Previously, Erzë managed high-profile campaigns and youth-focused programs at TOKA, fostering partnerships with institutions, businesses, and international organizations. She is passionate about building strong community connections, mobilizing support for social causes, and creating lasting impact through inclusive initiatives.

Merita works as sales assistant for Teshavesha. She completed secondary school in commerce and tourism. She has around 13 years of experience in the sales department. She is sociable, an outgoing and well-presented shop assistant with a suitable work experience in retail sector. Her attention to details and her friendly approach has encouraged a positive relationship with all the costumers of Teshavesha. She is very motivated and very driven to achieve Teshavesha’s goals and customer satisfaction

Mirsime has been part of the Teshavesha team for more than three years, working tirelessly with great energy, charisma, and enthusiasm. Every day, she welcomes customers with warmth and positivity, making sure everyone feels valued and at home at Teshavesha.