Boys and girls and adolescents with difficult stories live at the Leskoc House in Kosovo. They all come from families with various challenges, most often linked to situations of vulnerability and extreme poverty, social hardship, and serious mental health issues that no one takes care of.
For over twenty years, the House has been caring for those living on the margins. TheLeskoc Houseis a mission, currently managed by Caritas Umbria where various activities are carried out by representatives Rinaldo Marion and Francesca Mosca. First and foremost, reception: ten minors live permanently in the facility, while another ten frequent the House during the day, having no other safe place to spend their time.
At the House of Leskoc, they find a warm meal, clean clothes, a listening ear, support, and the chance to grow up in a safe environment surrounded by the love of a family. As they grow older, some choose to stay: they work at the House or in the cooperative that cultivates the land, manages the farm, and produces bread and cheese. Others decide to continue their education. Step by step, vulnerability is transformed into strength, and hope into a shared future.
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For several years now, a group of nine siblings have been attending the House of Leskoc in the afternoons. They come from an extremely poor family, with an absent and violent father and a mother who is almost blind, obese, and living with cognitive difficulties.
Adi, Ermal, and their brothers and sisters grew up surrounded by neglect and fear, in a home that the House staff had to rebuild several times, damaged by time, poverty, and a lack of awareness of basic care. For a long period, they were unable to attend school because they suffered from scabies.
At a certain point, supporting this family through the day programme alone was no longer enough. A few months ago, Adi and Ermal were welcomed into the House of Leskoc and now live there permanently.
Adi will soon turn 13 and has always taken responsibility for her younger siblings. She is a bright, smiling girl who was forced to grow up too quickly. Ermal, who is 7 years old, was welcomed into the House because he had serious health problems and no one was taking care of him. He is a lively, resourceful boy, and little by little he is learning the rules of living together with others.
Today, Adi and Ermal's greatest challenge is learning to trust someone who truly wants to care for them.
Violeta, Ramiz and Faik do not live at the House, but they attend every day and stay for longer periods whenever necessary. They are 5, 3 and 2 years old and come from an extremely difficult situation. Their parents are very young and have cognitive difficulties that prevent them from adequately caring for their children. They themselves are the first to need support, and the House staff help them in every way they can.
The House first came into contact with this family when the youngest child, Faik, was born. Born prematurely, he immediately showed signs of vulnerability, particularly related to slower growth and frequent illnesses. This marked the beginning of a journey of care and support.
Little Violeta was enrolled in nursery school and spends her afternoons at the House, where she can play with other children, wash, put on clean clothes, and have dinner. A simple routine, yet one that cannot be taken for granted. Things have progressed more slowly with Ramiz, as his mother finds it difficult to entrust him to others, but she is gradually building a relationship of trust with the House staff.
Every day, Violeta, Ramiz and Faik face challenges and dangers. Their dark, deep eyes constantly watch everything around them. Survival is their daily challenge, but with the House beside them, they can face it with greater peace of mind.
Every child welcomed at the House of Leskoc carries a difficult story, but also a strong desire to rebuild their life. With your support, they can be given that opportunity.
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