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Inauguration of the development project "Replacement of windows for energy saving and higher ecology" at a school in Shkodra

On November 3, 2021, the Czech Ambassador Jaroslav Ludva inaugurated a small local development cooperation project of the Czech Republic "Replacement of windows for energy saving and higher ecology" at the QAFS (Qendra Aktiviteteve Formative Saleziane) church school in Shkodra. The inauguration was also attended by Deputy Mayor Tonin Deda, School Principal Michaela Kubíčková and representatives of six local media.

The Czech Republic donated 20,000 EUR to the window replacement project from the development cooperation fund of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The old windows of the building with simple glass were replaced by modern plastic windows with insulating double glazing.

Before the coming winter, Albanian children will receive a gift in the form of greater comfort during teaching, as the classes could not be fully heated to the required temperature at the original windows. At the same time, the project will reduce heating costs and reduce emissions from the diesel boiler, so it will also have a positive impact on the environment. Reducing school costs will make it possible to devote the money saved to school facilities and teaching aids and will also help to increase the quality of teaching.

Even with the partial (20%) financing of the project by the school, the funds donated by the Czech Republic were only enough to replace half of the windows in the main school building. The capacity of the school is 700 pupils, so it has more than 60 windows. Priority for the exchange was given to the classes with the largest windows. The remaining windows will be replaced next year if the school manages to obtain the necessary funding.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tirana has therefore already requested funding for the second phase of the project. Completing the replacement of all windows would make this project more efficient and bring the required cost savings.

Petr Vlk, Economic Diplomat, Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tirana

Festive ribbon cutting at the new window

Festive ribbon cutting at the new window

Speech by Ambassador J. Ludva at the inauguration of the project

Speech by Ambassador J. Ludva at the inauguration of the project

Cultural program of school students

Cultural program of school students

New window in the classroom

New window in the classroom

School building

School building