Two hundred and seven in attendance for the COHEU community event in Podgorica, Montenegro.

With only 14.000 km2 and 690.000 inhabitants Montenegro is one of the smaller countries in Europe. Gaining independence from Serbia in 2006 it still hosts a large number of refugees and IDP (internally displaced persons) from the Balkan wars. The population is made up of Montenegrins 43.16%; Serbs 31.99%; Bosniaks 7.77%; Muslims 3.97%; Albanians 5.03%; Croatian 1.1%; Roma 0.42% with the remainder including those that did not disclose their nationality.

COHEU has been partnering with the local Pentecostal church in Podgorica, helping them to reach out to many refugees living in camps around the country, providing food, clothing and other resources.

Among the events organized was a festival to which two hundred and seven people showed up. Several services were provided including an area for the children, a pampering place for the women, an area for the men, free food and refreshments and free photos.

Teams from churches in Normal, Illinois and Germantown, Wisconsin helped with repairing the parking lot of the local church and repainted a new trailer we bought for their classes.

We also visited a refugee camp, which we have targeted as a future project. In the coming weeks, we will be sponsoring a food distribution there.

Convoy of Hope Europe has made a three-year commitment to the country of Montengro through its Adopt a Community projects. Read more on our Adopt a Community page.