“Working alongside Ecopana on the Mirusha River has demonstrated the value of a focused, evidence-driven partnership. By establishing baseline monitoring, we now have a clear picture of the river’s current condition and a reliable reference for measuring progress. The project also prepared the groundwork for potential dam removal and comprehensive restoration. We are grateful for Ekopana’s leadership on the ground and proud to contribute to river conservation in Southeast Europe.”

Tamara Preininger, Southeast Europe Freshwater Lead, The Nature Conservancy

“The cooperation with Ecopana, within the framework of the project ‘Protected Areas for Nature and People’, supported by WWF Adria and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), aimed to strengthen the role of local communities in protected areas. As part of this project, Ecokoswomen (EKW) organized trainings on the role of women in Kosovo’s protected areas, focusing on increasing the awareness of rural women regarding biodiversity protection, as well as collecting information on the level of women’s participation in decision-making processes in Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park. The cooperation with Ecopana was professional, supportive, and constructive, characterized by dedicated staff and in-depth knowledge of nature conservation and the context of protected areas in Kosovo.”

Danijela Cocaj, EcoKosWomen

“The cooperation with Ecopana has been highly successful and has delivered concrete results on the ground. The activities implemented under the project “Raising Awareness on Protected Areas in the Sharr Region” have made a significant contribution to increasing awareness of the protected areas of Sharr National Park, with particular emphasis on the Strict Nature Reserve of Bredhiku. The demarcation of boundaries and the installation of informational signage represent important steps toward improved and more sustainable management of this area. This project stands as a strong model of cooperation that should be continued in the future.”

Hasim Kryeziu, Directorate for the Administration of Sharr National Park

“During my mandate as Head of the Directorate of Parks (2018–2021), the cooperation with Ecopana and WWF Adria was an outstanding experience. As organizations, they played a key role in helping us gain a deeper understanding of park management, through financial support and, above all, a high level of professional expertise. Joint initiatives, such as the development of the management plan, the creation of educational trails, and the promotion of nature awareness among children, remain clear evidence of this success. It was a genuine pleasure to work alongside such a credible partner as WWF and the excellent staff in Kosovo, whose dedication made our work significantly easier and more effective.”

Fatime Hajdari, former Director of the Directorate of Parks, Municipality of Prishtina

“At the start of Run for Sharr, we had no prior experience working with WWF and Ecopana. Yet very quickly, this collaboration evolved beyond a typical donor–organization relationship. Through close cooperation, openness, and shared values, we built trust, friendship, and a true sense of family. Working closely with Krenare and Ecopana staff was especially inspiring — her environmental perspective, grounded in solid data and statistics, played a key role in shaping our narrative and ensuring it was both emotionally powerful and fact-based. This journey strengthened not only the project, but also our commitment to Sharr and to long-term environmental advocacy. We would be truly honored to continue this collaboration and to create more impactful projects together in the future.”

Uta Ibrahimi, Founder of Utalaya Foundation