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They compare him to Archibald Reiss.
Many children from Kosovo and Metochia
Have seen the sea for the first time
Thanks to him and organization "Solidarity for Kosovo".
It is young Frenchman, engineer, Arnaud Gouillon.
Good evening. -Good evening.
How are you? Are you okay?
I'm OK. Thanks. How are you?
I'm fine. There are lots of activities.
You were our guest in March.
We takled a lot about you and presented Your organization.
Your humanitarian work lasts for 8 years
And in the last 6 months you sent 4 humanitarian convoys.
Where from should we start?
From the last one maybe?
Sure. So, in the last 6 months we organized 4 aid convoys
for the Serbs who live in enclaves in Kosovo.
Aid was composed of food because
in March, this year, after our visit to Kosovo, and especially to soup kitchens
we found that food help is, unfortunately, necessary for Serbian population.
And for the most vulnerable Serbian families in those areas.
We decided to collect food in France and to convey it to Kosovo.
In the last 6 months we sent 40 tons of food.
It is more than 100 cubic meters.
We are now satisfied because soup kitchens have enough food for the winter.
So, you were talking about 4 convoys in the last 6 months, but
Do you know how many convoys you sent since the begining?
Since 2004 when we founded the organization
We sent 23 convoys and, in addition, we fund projects for Serbs in Kosovo.
Which projects, for example?
For example, as we see on TV, it was organazing of vacation for 40 Serbian children from Kosovo.
So, in August, this year, we organized summer holiday for 40 children.
We fund Serbian school renovation, in village Strazi, which is in progress.
It is near Gnjilane.
We also funded the work of humanitarian office in Gracanica.
And we funded many sport clubs, also.
Yes, I've read somewhere that you point out that sport is very important. -Yes.
You were awarded the Medal of King Stefan of Decani for your work. How did you feel?
In June, this year, in Rome, I got those medals because there, Italian organization
"Friends of Decani" organized, in cooperation with Eparchy of Raška and Prizren, meeting
in order to show image of humanitarian situation in Italy.
On that occasion I was awarded the Medal of King Stefan of Decani
And that is important not only for me, but for all of us who
are engaged in humanitarian work and for all people who support us in France.
Because it proves that our work is effective and regular and that
We have to continue in that direction.
Because, unfortunately, that help is necessary for them.
I heard that you took your mother with you so she can see
Where are you going and to be less worried about you.
Yes. Exactly because of that. I founded the organization with my brother.
In the beginning my parents were quite worried, because, their two sons were going to Kosovo
and they knew nothing about it, about its language, geography...
Now,they found out something about Kosovo?
Well,yes and then,i took my mother there,and showed her,what have we done there.
Our parents support us,and not only that,they also help us.
For example, my mother helps us with administrative documents, because in France, many documents are necessary.
My sister helps us as well, she answers to the letters.
Even my fiance is included in work of organization.
That's what I especially wanted to know about, about fiance. But,I have one more question before it.
In Serbia,national review compared you to Archibald Reiss. What do you think about that?
Well,that is really nice compliment,because Archibald Reiss isn't only great friend of Serbian people,
I think of Archibald Reiss as a greatest Serbian foreign origin.
So, yes,I am very honored that national review of Serbia compared me to him
And I hope i will succeed going in his footsteps.
Tell me,when is the next convoy? You told me that you are planning it very soon.
Yes,our 24th convoy will be in the end of December. So, in about 2 months.
We will bring 50 cubic meters of material. 10 French people, volounteers will transport those goods.
In the end,let's go back to your fiance. I heard that you are staying here now, respectively, that you will be here now?
Yes,we decided to settle in Serbia,in Belgrade,so I am living here with my fiance for month and a half,already,
and we very like living here,in Serbia,Belgrade.
I am as well closer to Kosovo, so, I am going there much more often now.
I am really glad for all of that, for humanitarian work.
Remains for me only to thank you for visiting us, for these heartfelt words and, of course for your trouble and work.
Thank you for invitation.