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Story by Commandant Daragh O’Brien, Irish ArmyPhotos by Staff Sergeant Elisabeth Schöneberg,German ArmyThe Pristina Women and Children’s centre receives nogovernment funding; as a result it is completely relianton the support they receive from military personnelstationed at HQ KFOR in Film City. Consequently, on10 April 2011 a joint effort was made by the American,German, Irish and Canadian contingents to raisemoney to support the centre.Together they came up with the idea to hold a streetparty and offer food to their fellow KFOR soldiers withthe proceeds going to support the centre. TheAmerican contingent provided the cheese burgers,salad and chips. The Canadian soldiers provided thesoda at no cost to the committee. The German soldierstook care of entertaining the children, which includedface painting, dodge ball and other games. The Irishwere responsible for bringing the children on base,putting up the tent for the children to eat in, andproviding the BBQ. In return, the centre coordinated ashow for KFOR soldiers.The day was a tremendous success as over €1,000 wasraised for the centre. This money will be used topurchase food, conduct maintenance, pay theelectricity bill and take the children on trips that wouldotherwise be impossible.“Together for Progress”KFOR Chronicle, April 201121