Zef Shala, Director of the Charitable Society “Mother Teresa,” stated that the organization provided crucial support to the citizens of Kosovo throughout the 1990s. The society established an extensive network dedicated to humanitarian, health, and social aid. Speaking in an interview on “Përballje Podcast” via Telegrafi.com, Shala explained that the society was established under exceptional circumstances.
Its founding followed the suppression of Kosovo’s autonomy and the subsequent forced departure of Albanian individuals from public institutions. According to Shala, the initiative was officially legitimized on May 10, 1990. The founding effort involved 127 individuals who aimed to create a humanitarian and voluntary organization accessible to all members of the community.
A core principle of the society, as described by Shala, was its commitment to inclusivity, operating without regard to national, religious, or racial differences. The structure of the organization was defined as a humanitarian, voluntary, non-religious, and non-denominational institution. This framework allowed the society to maintain a broad scope of operation, focusing purely on providing aid within Kosovo during a period of significant instability.
The establishment of these support systems marked a key effort to sustain civil life and community welfare during challenging times in the region.
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