Intelektualet e rinj, Shprese (IRSH)

National Network
Albania
Address

L Qemal Stafa Rr Daut Borici, 874, Shkoder, Albania
Shkoder
Albania

Telephone
+355696065568
E-Mail
irsh_centre@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
irsh_director@yahoo.com
E-Mail (3)
irsh_coordinator@yahoo.com
E-Mail (4)
irsh_centre@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
+355696065568
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1994
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. Youth and education
General Information

Association "Intelektualet e rinj, Shprese" (IRSH) is founded by students, professors, graduated from different fields of expertise. The organisation aim is development of civil society and promotion of peace and stability in Balkan. The highest governing body is the general assembly which elects President and General Secretary. IRSH is an active organisation working on different programs of European Commission creating partnerships in all over the word. Since 2000 IRSH have established a center for the Development of Civil Society by having as main target young people. Through the network of Albanian Youth Parliament IRSH have worked through several projects to bring the youth voice into decision making processes. Since 2017 IRSH have established an office for Legal aid services by helping marginalised groups to access justice and increase transparency and accountability of public authorities.

Mission and Objectives

IRSH works in development of Civil society and promotion of Peace and stability in Balkan. IRSH count about 200 registered members which and as well is an accredited organisation for sending, hosting and coordinating volunteers and volunteer projects. Our fields of work are Human Rights, Social Economic issues, Youth, Art Sport and Culture, Media and Environment. Through our Center for the Development of Civil Society we have managed to developed several projects at local, national and European level.

Main Projects / Activities

Our main projects and activities are focused on: 1) Development of youth leadership by the aim to influence decision-making processes, 2) Education for democratic processes by encouraging dialogue and communication with elected bodies and groups of interest 3) Preservation of nature and promotion of tourism across borders 4) Promotion of art culture and sport as a tool to develop cooperation, promote cultural diversity and understanding among different cultures and peoples. 5) Increasing transparency and accountability of public bodies by the aim to increase public participation, access of marginalized groups into services offering to them legal aid services.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We offer our partnership and collaboration to work through different initiatives. We can share our experience disseminate information and develop training programmes among youth organisations, Our organisation can promote aims and objectives of the network among our local network by helping them to reach much more beneficiaries. As well we can provide a information corner in our youth centre and through our legal services office where young people can get informed about the activities of the network.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Our organization is always interested to share its expertise as part of national and regional networks by the aim to exchange and develop new project initiatives and benefit from successful models of the other partners. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Blendi Dibra
Job Title
Executive Director
Head of the organisation
Blendi Dibra
Contact (2) Full Name
Saimir Beqiraga
Job Title (2)
President