ألبانيا

Building Bridges One Byte at a Time: Fostering Intercultural Dialogue Among Youth between Lebanon and Albania

الصورة
Lebanon-Albania joint initiative

The Head of Network in Albania, in collaboration with AICA's Netizen's Digital Lab (NDL) from the lebanese ALF Network and Udhëtim i Lirë from the albanian ALF Network, embarked on a unique project titled "Digital Bridges for Intercultural Dialogue." This initiative was undertaken in the framework of NES II and aimed to empower young people from both countries by fostering digital literacy and promoting intercultural understanding.

The project started off with two engaging online workshops, each led by dedicated experts. The first workshop was mainly focused on equipping participants with essential digital literacy skills for safe and responsible online behavior. It also explored the world of slang and cultural expressions in both Lebanon and Albania, highlighting the cultural nuances.

In the second workshop, participants explored advanced digital literacy topics like online privacy and responsible content creation. Additionally, they honed their communication skills by learning about the importance of nonverbal cues, cultural sensitivity, and active listening in a cross-cultural context.

 

Digital Content Challenge: Unleashing Creativity and Celebrating Diversity

Following the workshops, the project ignited a creative spark with the launch of the "Digital Content Challenge." Divided into teams, participants were tasked with creating original digital content that reflected their diverse cultures and perspectives. The challenge encouraged inclusivity and understanding within the community, prompting teams to explore formats like videos, social media posts, blog entries, or even infographics. All 10 creative submissions that were recieved and reviewed showed the richness and beauty of cultural heritage.

The network leader extends its congratulations to the winning team of Carole Melhem and Sandy Massri ! Their captivating video explored the cultural phenomenon of Fairuz, the iconic Lebanese singer, while incorporating subtitles in both Arabic and English, ensuring their message transcended language barriers.

This initiative serves as a testament to the power of collaboration in fostering intercultural dialogue and digital empowerment among young people, by equipping them with the necessary skills and fostering a space for creative expression.

 

Here you can find the link to the video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4Q_TWnL7fU/?igsh=MXBrNWkyenVic21nbA==

 

#weareALF #LebaneseNetwork #AlbanianNetwork #EuroMed #AICA #UdhetimiLire #InterculturalDialogue #networking #JointinInitiative #DigitalLiteracy 

Call for Activities: Network Members in Action

الصورة
Call for Activities - ALF Albania

In the framework of the Network Engagement Scheme, Anna Lindh Foundation Network in Albania announces the call for conduction of activities in the thematic areas of culture and intercultural dialogue, media, youth, gender equality, environment and climate change.

This is an exclusive call for the Network members and the proposed activities can be workshops, competitions/debates, awareness rising/educative campaigns, multimedia productions, etc. that are in line with one of the thematic areas of this call.

It is encouraged that the proposed activities may have as main beneficiaries other network members of the ALF network in Albania that with the intention to strengthen the interaction between members.

The activities will be implemented throughout the period January – March, 2023.  In total 10 activity proposals will be rewarded with a lump sum of 250 EUR per activity/organization.

The proposals will be evaluated on the basis of quality and there will be a geographical distribution of activities to cover the whole country, depending on the applications that will be submitted.

To submit the activity proposal, fulfil the form: https://forms.gle/bhnhHXhMMmxUDPVk6  by January 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m.

Call for joint proposals: Members of the Anna Lindh Foundation in Albania-Morocco-Luxembourg-Lebanon and Denmark

الصورة
Call for proposals

Within the framework of the "Network Engagement Scheme II", the Head of the Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation in Albania, following the online networking sessions, launches the call for proposals for the implementation of online activities, in the following thematic areas:

a) Culture and intercultural dialogue;

b) Education & Media

c) Euro-Med youth engagement

d) Diversity (including gender)

The call is exclusively for members of the Networks of Albania, Luxembourg, Morocco, Denmark and Lebanon, and priority will be given to participants who attended the two online networking sessions organized in December by the respective networks.

The proposed activities can be: workshops, training, networking events, contests/debates, educational/awareness campaigns, multimedia productions, etc. in each of the above topics. The activities should be implemented online, considering the limited financial support and the component of cooperation between members of different ALF networks.

The proposed activities must include as a partner, at least one member of the ALF network in Albania, in cases where the proposal is made by an organization from other countries participating in the networking session, namely Luxembourg, Morocco, Lebanon and Denmark, this to strengthen partnerships between Albania and other countries in the region.

The activities will be implemented in the period January – March 15th, 2024.

In total, 7 proposals for online and/or hybrid activities will be supported in the four priority areas of this call, and the financial value that will be offered for the winning proposals will be 500 EUR.

Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of quality and there will be a geographical distribution of collaborating organizations according to the North + South formula: at least one member from the South and one member from the North of the Mediterranean.

Deadline to submit proposals: January 17th, 2024, 5:00 p.m CET. Applicants are required to send their applications in the following form: https://forms.gle/Z73KG6Ftr3mgLtY8A 

Announcement of winners: January 19th, 2024

Online meeting with winners: January 22nd, 2024

Implementation: January – March 15th, 2024

Call for participants: Networking Session for members of Luxembourg-Albania-Morocco

الصورة
Call for participation

The Head of the ALF Network in  #Albania- in the framework of the Network Engagement Scheme II- in cooperation with the Head of the ALF Networks in #Luxembourg and #Morocco, are organizing an online networking session for the members of their network.

The #networkingsession will take place online, via Zoom, in December 18th, 3pm CET.

The purpose of these sessions is for the network members to explore the richness and diversity of the ALF members, with whom they can organize events/ write proposals afterwards.

After the online networking session, a call for the organization of online events will be launched to further strengthen the cooperation between members who participated in the online networking sessions.

The members themselves will organize such events in cooperation with other members from the selected networks. Typology of activities includes workshops, debates, cultural days or any other format as might be suggested by the members.

Up to 7 proposals for online activities will be supported under this call and each on the value of 500 EUR, lump sum. The formula of the awarded proposals will be one + one (North and South).

Please register for the networking session, by fulfilling the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeddnm3U_zKI6x7_FWdvCPi0sCE0ERmnGhGj8XOlV8iactpKw/viewform no  later than December, 14th, 4pm CET.

hashtag#WeareALF hashtag#NetworkingSession hashtag#Albania hashtag#Morocco hashtag#Luxembourg

Call for participants: Networking Session for members of Denmark-Albania-Lebanon

الصورة
poster about a call for participation

The Head of the Network in #Albania, in the framework of the Network Engagement Scheme II, in cooperation with the Head of the Network in #Denmark and #Lebanon, are organizing an online networking session for the members of their network.

The #networkingsession will take place online, via Zoom, in December 20th, 4:30pm CET.

The purpose of these meetings is for the network members to explore the richness and diversity of the ALF members, with whom they can organize events/ write proposals afterwards.  

After the online networking session, a call for the organization of online events will be launched to further strengthen the cooperation between members who participated in the online networking sessions.

The members themselves will organize such events in cooperation with other members from the selected networks. Typology of activities includes workshops, debates, cultural days or any other format as might be suggested by the members.

Up to 7 proposals for online activities will be supported under this call and each on the value of 500 EUR, lump sum. The formula of the awarded proposals will be one + one (North and South).

Please register for the networking session, by fulfilling this form here : https://forms.gle/TE5Kthb9jvruVFrc7  no later than December 16th, 4pm CET.

 

#WeareALF #NetworkingSession #Albania #Denmark #Lebanon

 

Call For Participation : A Webinar on Diversity !

الصورة
Call for Participation: A Webinar on Diversity

We invite you on 20th of February, at 2 PM CET, via Zoom platform, to join us on this experience, hosted by CSDC Durrës (member of the Albanian ALF Network), Lebanese Spotlight (member of the Lebanese ALF Network) and Radio ARA (member of the Luxembourg ALF Network), supported by the Anna Lindh Foundation. We aim to talk about diversity and its different aspects, targeting youth between 15 – 29 years old, but not limited to that.

Diversity encompasses a multitude of dimensions, from ethnicity and race to gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, and beyond. The focal point of the discussion is the recognition and appreciation of the diverse tapestry of humanity, recognizing that it is our differences that enrich our collective experience. Through engaging dialogue and insightful analysis, this webinar aims to shed light on the various types of diversity that exist within our global community, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and acceptance in fostering a more harmonious society.

However, the exploration does not stop there. CSDC Durrës is hosting a panel discussion featuring esteemed experts and thought leaders from Albania, Lebanon, and Luxembourg, each offering their
unique insights and perspectives on how diversity manifests within their respective contexts. This webinar represents a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of diversity and its myriad
manifestations, while also fostering cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration. By exploring the diverse experiences and perspectives of Albania, Lebanon, and Luxembourg, the organizers will look forward to inspiring greater appreciation, empathy, and solidarity across borders, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and equitable world for all.

Join via Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78009884419?pwd=xUnDtxm90vql95Jj6lKVhXFXEkq1ta.1

Meeting ID: 780 0988 4419
Passcode: 2WECVe

 

#weareALF #ALFNetworks #Albania #Lebanon #Luxembourg #EuroMed #Diversity #CallForParticipation #Partnership #NorthSouth #InterculturalDialogue #Youth 

منشور
Education
Cities
Culture
Youth
Gender

CAPACITY AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS IN ALBANIA

This assessment was conducted by the National Resource Centre for Civil Society in Albania, a platform for civil society at the national and local level, in support of strengthening its capacities, promoting and facilitating dialogue in policy-making, and advocacy efforts...

Capacity building: Constructive debate for social inclusion and intercultural dialogue

الصورة
Trajnim

The two members of the Anna Lindh Foundation network in Albania Center for Education and Social Advancement dhe Qendra Shqiptare për Zhvillimin e Familjes/ACFD will organise two capacity building activities on the topics of constructive debate.

The trainings will take place on February 17 and 22, at the offices of the Albanian Media Institute.

About 15 youngsters will benefit from the trainings. They will learn and practice the skills of constructive debate.

The debating models that young people encounter in media are worrying, as they contain elements of violence, intimidation, violation of the dignity of the person, as well as often hate speech/bullying and attacks on a personal level.

These unhealthy and disturbing models must be challenged and replaced with positive models, as they emphasize social exclusion and discrimination of persons due to culture, origin, appearance, political and/or religious beliefs, etc.

Participants will develop several skills, such as communication, listening and debating, time management and teamwork, which will help them engage in useful and healthy discussions, while promoting social diversity.

The training was supported by the Anna Lindh Foundation through the Network Engagement Scheme, which is implemented by the Head of the Network.

#AnnaLindhFoundation #youthdevelopment #albania #CESA #ACFD #constructivedebate #socialinclusion

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Trajnim: Debati konstruktiv për promovimin e diversitetit kulturor dhe përfshirjes sociale 

Dy antëtarët e rrjetit të Fondacionit Anna Lindh Shqipëri, Center for Education and Social Advancement dhe Qendra Shqiptare për Zhvillimin e Familjes/ACFD, organizojnë trajnimet për ngritjen e kapaciteteve të të rinjve mbi debatin kontruktiv.

Trajnimet do të zhvillohen në datat 17 dhe 22 Shkurt, tek zyrat e Drejtuesit të Rrjetit.

Rreth 15 të rinj dhe të reja do të përfshihen në këto trajnime, ku do të mësojnë dhe praktikojnë aftësitë e debatit konstuktiv.

Modelet debatuese me të cilat përballen të rinjtë në Shqipëri janë shqetësuese, pasi përmbajnë elemente të dhunës, intimidimit, cënimit të dinjitetit të personit, si edhe shpeshherë gjuhë urrejtje/bullizim dhe sulme të nivelit personal.

Këto modele të pashëndetshme dhe shqetësuese, duhen sfiduar dhe zëvendësuar me modele pozitive, pasi theksojnë përjashtimin social dhe diskriminimin e personave për shkak të kulturës, origjinës, pamjes së jashtme, bindjeve politike dhe/ose fetare, etj.

Pjesëmarrësit do të zhvillojnë disa aftësi, si ato komunikuese, dëgjuese dhe debatuese, të menaxhimit të kohës dhe të punës në grup, që do t’i ndihmojnë ata të përfshihen në diskutime të dobishme dhe të shëndetshme, njëkohësisht që promovojnë diversitetin shoqëror.

Trajnimet do të mundësohen nga mbështetja financiare e Anna Lindh Foundation përmes Skemës për Angazhimin e Rrjetit, që zbatohet nga Drejtuesi i Fondacioni Anna Lindh - ALF - Rrjeti Shqiptar.

#AnnaLindhFoundation #youthdevelopment #albania #CESA #ACFD #constructivedebate #socialinclusion

Center Children Today

National Network
ألبانيا
Address

Qendra "Femijet Sot"
Rruga "Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit"
Tirana, Albania

Tirana
ألبانيا

Telephone
+35542250519
Telephone (other)
+355684078341
Fax
+35542250519
E-Mail
marsicela@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
mcela@femijetsot.org
Mobile Phone
+355692195736
Mobile Phone (other)
+355684078340
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Others
  8. Research
  9. Youth and education
General Information
The Center "Children Today" (QFS) is an Albanian non-for profit organization founded in May 2007. QFS aims to bring lasting improvements in the lives of the Albanian children & youth. Under this vision, the center is completely engaged to cooperate with local, regional and international child & youth focused actors. We believe children are the present of the Albanian future and we understand children as capable agents of development in our society. Thus we work towards their active participation in issues affecting their interests and rights. QFS works with priority with children experiencing poverty and or vulnerable situations. Our statutory objective is to work for a world where children and young people can realize their full potential. Our Values and Ethics QFS was created as a joining of the minds and hearts of people to contribute to the construction of a decent, healthy and safe environment where children can participate and develop. We merge talents and resources with respect, commitment, optimism, integrity, and joy. We rely on teamwork and cooperation as the main pillars in the realization of our mission.
Mission and Objectives

Our Mission and Vision:
Our Mission is to lead Albanian society toward a conscious engagement with Children’s Rights and the value of children’s participation in constructing a sustainable and joyful future.
We envision having Albanian children recognized by adults and by themselves as active agents in history. We wish to see children in our country who live with dignity and have guaranteed rights, who are respected and live in freedom. We wish to see Albanian children living healthy and enjoying proper levels of nutrition. Our vision is to have children who have access to education, leisure, culture, and who enjoy the right of access to every sphere of life and to equitable professional opportunities that would bring sustainability to society and the planet.
- Our Objective:
Our statutory objective is to work for a world where children are capable of realizing their full potential. To reach this goal, QFS will work through:
a) contributing to the realization of children’s rights; their education, health, physical and psychological well-being, as well as their normal development
b) increasing their participation in decision making for issues concerning them and empowering their role in the family and in the community
c) raising the awareness of society toward children’s needs, rights, and their importance as the future of the country
d) pushing for the drafting and implementing of public policies that have the child at their centre

Main Projects / Activities

Children’s Rights
The center works to promote children’s rights. Such work is focused both on children who must recognize their rights and be aware of how to realize them, as well as on the society as a whole, which also must recognize and respect them. Only in this way is the complete realization of children’s rights possible. Within the framework of this program, we aim to undertake actions such as monitoring the media and governmental actions to evaluate their commitment to addressing children’s rights. Thus, we aim at improving qualitatively the media’s recognition of the social value of children and their rights in Albania, and we offer a recognition certificate called the “Visible Child Prize” yearly to constructive media exposure on topics concerning children’s rights.
Further, QFS will monitor governmental actions to assess whether children’s rights commitments are actually being delivered and pressures through positive advocacy being made so that concerns are actually addressed. In each administration we aim to pressure governmental involvement in drafting and implementing public policies serving to improve the situation of children and youth in Albania. QFS’s goal is to have an influence in drafting policy directed at vulnerable children such as those in the Roma community.
It’s my right to live with rights
Project aimed to assist isolated children as a result of blood feud phenomena, faced mostly in Shkodra district.
Quality Education for Children
Through this program, QFS contributes to the continued improvement of education, addressing problematic issues for the country such as school children enrolment and attendance (including work on statistics), access to proper infrastructure and learning methodologies, as well as suitable didactic materials. QFS works to provide school equipment and well trained teachers, at all levels of public education to children and youth. The program seeks close collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Albania in order to improve public education at the community level. The program aims to guarantee that children are heard and their input considered in this process. The program also advocates for an increased educational budget for the maintenance and improvement of schools.
Environmental education is an important part of this program. QFS promotes the creation of a clean and healthy environment for children and everyone else. Campaigns on the engagement of children into anti-pollution and recycling activities within their families, schools and society will also take place in the framework of this program.
QFS will work on increasing children’s knowledge of fields which are important to development, such as technological and computer knowledge. In this way, children are pointed towards the digitalized world (the access to and knowledge of IT and
communications). The program aims to amplify the opportunities of children for access to Information Technologies and Communications and their learning of its use, allowing the youth to seek professional skills in this field as well.
The program aims at promoting the traditional forms of Albanian arts and culture. This is considered an educational approach that guarantees the survival and appreciation of all in a cooperative, participatory and creative way.

Contact (1) Full Name
Marsida Cela
Head of the organisation
Eralda Methasani
Contact (2) Full Name
Elma Tershana

Center for a Contemporary Roma Vision

National Network
ألبانيا
Address

Rr. Isa Boletini, Nr. 14
Tirana
ألبانيا

Telephone
00355695858191
Telephone (other)
00355682356967
E-Mail
csdrrom@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
silbi.bastri@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
00355695858191
Mobile Phone (other)
00355682356967
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information

For a Contemporary Roma Vision Center - is an Albanian local Roma organization established by a group of Roma intellectuals in Albania. Since its foundation on 17 November 2005, the Center “For a Contemporary Roma Vision” has played an important role in promoting new Roma intellectuals and in the educational, cultural, economic and social development of the community. The public opinion has been stimulated in a systematic way about respecting human rights particularly those of the language and education of the new Roma generation. Six years since inception means a very difficult journey for us because the problems that are borne by this community are big. For this reason, the staff of the center “For a Contemporary Roma Vision” has tried to solve these problems in an institutional way and to draft projects for this purpose. The organization has received support from potential donors that operate in Albania which have financed various areas such as education, employment, healthcare and culture. UNICEF, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Education, Terre des Hommes. etc

Mission and Objectives

CSDRrom is an Albanian NGO with its mission the empowerment of Roma Community through Culture, Education and Development. Main objectives of the organization are: to give voice to educated Roma students and professional and to increase access to all levels of education of Roma community members; to preserve Roma cultural heritage and Roma Language and promote its development; to empower roma community through social and economic projects; to promote Roma integration in Albania.

Main Projects / Activities

Access to public education activities for Roma pupils, entertainment and cultural activities with artist from Roma community, Publications, studies, awareness campaign, etc.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

CSDRrom can contribute to the network through including there the voice of Roma Community in Albania, sharing experiences and best practices; be active in promoting the ALF network objectives within our activities and incorporating there the result of CSDRRom inter-cultural dialogue with other minorities and the majority in Albania

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Being part of ALF network will help the visibility and access to our activities; will help us be updated with activities in region; help us to find partner and regional activities to participate and help our organization to achieve objectives through having best results.

Contact (1) Full Name
Arben Bastri
Head of the organisation
Arben Bastri
Contact (2) Full Name
Alma Kaca