Rr. Faik Konica, Ndërtesa 13, Kati II, Shk. I
4500
Lezhë
Albania
- Democracy and community development
- Environment/Sustainable development
- Gender
- Media
- Youth and education
H.A.N.A is a youth center in Lezhë, Albania, managed from a consolidated team of 5 professionals and youth workers and formal partner of Lezhë Local Government structures and several non-Albanian agencies and institutions that act as supporters of the center's mission. Currently, H.A.N.A's program is supported financially by European Endowment for Democracy (EED) and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and it runs on a budget 30'000 - 40'000 Euro per year (this amount is not fixed but a current average, based on number of grants managed). The center enacts its influence in the communities of Lezhë through a strategic program comprised of projects, activities, initiatives and campaigns with youth and partner organizations/institutions in the field of democracy, politics, gender equality, environment and media. Some of the current national NGO partners of H.A.N.A are; Center for Qualitative Journalism, Faktoje.al, Union of Albanian Journalists, Sebastia Youth Center, Act for Society Center, KRIIK Albania etc.
H.A.N.A is an Albanian non-profit, non-governmental organization and legally organized as youth center, whose purpose is to educate the Albanian society, youth of Lezhë in particular, about the importance of pro-active participation in issues of common community importance, so that this participation brings change and social development. Our organization will pursue this goal by fostering partnerships with public structures, civil society, community members and national or international development agencies to ensure the cooperation and resources needed.
H.A.N.A as an established youth center in Lezhë is supported by EED and is a programmatic support rather than a specific project.
Youth, Recycling, Respect - The Eco-System of Environmental Love - supported by Leviz Albania
Winter School in Political Studies and Democracy - MFA of Luxembourg
Social Theater on Gender Inequality - supported by EED
Social Corner (Movie Club, Book Club and Indoor Sports Club) - supported by EED
H.A.N.A is the only youth center active in the town of Lezhë and plays an active role in engaging youth in meaningful and important topics on a local, national and regional level. The founders and current team is an established and reputable group of professionals in their respective fields (youth work, project management, social work and media) having been part of international NGO's and national media for +10 years. We can share expertise in relevant fields, contribute in design of common actions and form potential partnerships according to previously agreed approaches/interventions.
H.A.N.A is working hard to establish a culture of youth engagement in Lezhë, while fighting against a culture of indifferentism and lack of opportunities for youth to express their talents and enhance their knowledge. The importance of partnership and networking for successful and impactful influence is expressed in the organization's founding act as a core principle of our existence. We are on the look for opportunities to extend our reach in Lezhë communities and most importantly, improve the quality of our interventions and we deem that joining the ALF Network will contribute in our intentions for the best.