Kreo Association

National Network
Albania
Address

RRUGA PJETER BOGDANI, NR.37, Tirane, Tirana
1019
Tiranë
Albania

Telephone
+355 67 20 44803
E-Mail
info@organizatakreo.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

Board of Directors The Board of Directors is composed of 5 members. Executive Director Finance Officer Finance & Accounting Officer Communication Expert Optima Communications Project Managers (6) Pool of Experts (15) Approximately 30,000 EUR/year Financed by national and international donors Universities, network of Kreo Association (NGOs), Albanian municipalities, etc.

Mission and Objectives

Kreo association is established by court decision No. 4074 dated 26.01.2015. Our mission is to actively promote change toward a healthy society. Kreo is founded on principles of social justice, broadly shared economic opportunities, a robust democratic process and sustainable environmental practices. We are highly inspired to serve our community toward a better life and all the members of Kreo share the mutual endeavour to make Albania a better place, with a healthy and vital community and a celebration of diversity. We are committed that by bringing people together, resources and innovation we will convener and connect with those in our community and beyond. Our vision is to create new innovative opportunities for communities in need for a better life. - Pro bono & Legislation Improvement -Youth Development & Organizing -Education & Training -Community Development -Infrastructure

Main Projects / Activities

Our Priority NECRU – 2022-2023 The project ‘Our Priority NECRU’! will provide a concrete service in the municipality, such as that of needs assessment and case referral. This project is financed by United Nations Development Programme-UNPD. CHECK IN FEST – 2022 Check in Fest is a great cultural and artistic activity, which is filled with cultural, musical and entertainment activities such as: organization of conferences, organization of various parties (live music and DJ), organization of seminars, Nights of Poetry, balloon parties for children, etc. This project is financed by the Ministry of Culture of Albania. STRENGTHENING RESILIENCE OF ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS DURING COVID-19 AND FUTURE DISASTERS – 2023 This project is implemented in Kamza municipality and has in focus the elderly and people with different abilities have the opportunity to move more freely in the community, to make the appointments they need and want (eg appointments with the doctor, appointments with friends, etc.) This project is financed by Kryqi i Kuq Shqiptar Tirana Rocks – 2022 The purpose of this project is to enliven the cultural and artistic life in the city of Tirana through rock music as a creative way to develop and involve the community and empower new talents. This project is financed by the National Youth Congress in cooperation with the Municipality of Tirana NECRU, a scope for social climbers! – 2022 – 2023 This project is to support the Municipality of Fushe-Arrez improve local public infrastructure and enhance quality of and access to the service of the Needs Evaluation and Case Referral Unit, as well youth and community empowerment and participation. This project is financed by Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS)

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Kreo Association will actively engage in partnering with other organizations from the ALF network in Albania, especially for networking opportunities coming from ALF network programs and/or related calls for proposals. By actively networking with other potential partners, Kreo Association will share its expertise in real time to provide common strategies for engaging larger audiences in Albania, given the priorities of ALF network and its organizations in Albania, but not only.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The ALF Network prioritizes networking over other activities, which is an essential component that Kreo Association strives for, especially when dealing with ongoing collaboration needs for Albanian NGOs. Moreover, sharing suggestions on active call for proposals, including those coming from ALF network, will be beneficial to Kreo Association, in terms of contributing to active projects in Albania.

Additional Information
Contact (1) Full Name
Elton Rama
Job Title
Project Manager
Head of the organisation
Mrs.Xhiana Belegu