Republic of Kosovo Non-Governmental Organization
Gazmend Zajmi No. 32, Pejë
Pejë • Western Kosovo

Dedicated to the Preservation, Research, and Management of Cultural & Natural Heritage.

Promotion of Heritage Management - West (PHM-West) is an independent non-governmental organization registered in the Republic of Kosovo. We safeguard heritage landscapes and cultivate sustainable cultural tourism models across Western Kosovo.

Organization Profile

PHM-West

  • Head Office Gazmend Zajmi No. 32, Pejë, Kosovo
  • Legal Framework Registered Kosovo NGO
  • Authorized Representative Blerta Begolli
Status: Active Non-Profit Region: Kosovo
Institutional Mandate

About PHM-West

Promotion of Heritage Management - West (PHM-West) was established to address the critical need for professional, sustainable heritage conservation and promotion across the Western Kosovo region and nationwide.

Operating as an independent non-profit organization in the Republic of Kosovo, PHM-West unites heritage professionals, researchers, and community advocates.

Through structured research, policy support, and collaborative initiatives, PHM-West works directly with institutional partners, municipalities, and local communities to protect cultural assets while enabling responsible cultural tourism.

Our Focus Region

Western Kosovo (Pejë, Deçan, Gjakova, Istog, Klina, Rugova region) and cultural heritage sites across Kosovo.

Legal Registration

Formally registered non-profit organization abiding by Kosovo's statutory standards and freedom of association laws.

Head Office Location

Gazmend Zajmi No. 32, Pejë

The central administrative office of PHM-West is located in Pejë, Republic of Kosovo, serving as the operational hub for projects across Western Kosovo.

Pejë, Republic of Kosovo
Executive Leadership

Blerta Begolli

Authorized Representative & Executive Director

Authorized under statutory registration to represent PHM-West in institutional affairs, partnership agreements, and regulatory compliance.

Statute Authorized Representative
Strategic Framework

Mission & Core Activities

Organizational Mission
"To safeguard, study, and promote the cultural and natural heritage of Kosovo through professional management, strategic planning, public awareness, and innovative community-driven actions."
01

Research & Field Documentation

Conducting scholarly research, architectural audits, historical data aggregation, and field surveys to document physical and intangible heritage assets across Kosovo.

Documentation
02

Promotion & Heritage Advocacy

Organizing educational exhibitions, publishing monographs and digital archives, and raising public awareness regarding monument conservation and heritage protection.

Advocacy
03

Innovative Actions & Digital Tools

Deploying modern technology, interactive cultural maps, digital storytelling applications, and eco-friendly heritage access models to enhance tourism engagement.

Innovation
04

Professional Development & Training

Delivering technical workshops, capacity-building programs, and specialized training sessions for local heritage managers, guides, and municipal personnel.

Capacity Building
05

Support to Strategy Making & Heritage Plans

Providing expert advisory services to municipal authorities, contributing to national preservation strategies, and formulating local heritage management plans.

Policy Advisory
Statutory Governance

Structure & Founders

Founders of the Organization

Statutory Founder

Blerta Begolli

Authorized Representative & Executive Leader

Residence: Pejë, Kosovo
Statutory Founder

Nermin Kastrati

Co-Founder & Statutory Member

Residence: Pejë, Kosovo
Statutory Founder

Shkelzen Shehu

Co-Founder & Statutory Member

Residence: Pejë, Kosovo
Governance Level 01

Members Assembly (Kuvendi i Anëtarëve)

The Members Assembly is the highest governing body of PHM-West. It determines strategic policy directions, amends organizational statutes, approves financial reports, and elects the executive board members.

Governance Level 02

Board of Directors (Këshilli Drejtues)

The executive board oversees daily operations, project execution, and institutional partnerships. The board consists of three statutory officers:

President Secretary Treasurer
Communication & Headquarters

Contact PHM-West

Postal Address

Headquarters

Gazmend Zajmi No. 32
Pejë (Peć), Republic of Kosovo

Correspondence

Official Inquiries

Email: info@phm-west.org
Telephone: +383 39 400 000

Institutional Contact

Executive Officer

Blerta Begolli
Authorized Representative & Executive Director