Albania

"Sphinx" Association of Albanian Egyptian Minority, for Development and Integration

National Network
Albania
Address

Str: Irfan Tomini, godina Nr 26, prane kopeshtit Nr 45, Selite, Tirane - Albania
Str: Irfan Tomini, P,10/2, shk 2, Ap 20, Tirane - Albania
Tirane
Albania

Telephone
00355(0) 0692402669
Telephone (other)
0683939215
E-Mail
egyptiansalb@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
shoqatasfinksi@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
arjanlile@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
00355(0) 0692402669
Mobile Phone (other)
0683939215
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Gender
  4. Heritage
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Others
  8. Research
  9. Youth and education
General Information
We're extended in all over Albania, with 10 branches, our ancient community count near 320.000 people. Our community and their problematic:  Not yet recognized by constitute, only some "specific politics" is suffering social exclusion, hate of speech, stigma of prejudice, and discrimination. Our national day is on 24/06/ of every year. These minority you can find also in all over Balkan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Bulgaria, etc.
Mission and Objectives

Our Mission is: training of poor people to raise their voice, combating discrimination, building capacities of our staff, and volunteers, to promote our culture, our values and contribute, our professions, history, advocacy for education, job, etc.

Main Projects / Activities

UNFPA,  UNDP, CHURCHES, VOLONTIERS, MUNICIPALITY 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

delivering contributions, being in front of problematics 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Yes, I want 

Contact (1) Full Name
Arjan
Job Title
Chairman
Head of the organisation
Arjan Lile, Chairman
Contact (2) Full Name
Elton
Job Title (2)
secretary
Culture
Youth

*VM* Albanian and Latvian Youth's Meet up!

The virtual cultural exchange among Albanian and Latvian youth will be organized by the Albanian Anna Lindh Foundation Network Albanian Media Institute in close cooperation with th

A Woman in Power

National Network
Albania
Address

RR SHEFQET MUSARAJ, TIRANE
RR. Lidhja e Prizrenit
Tirana
Albania

Telephone
+355 697570405
E-Mail
violathoma@live.com
E-Mail (2)
awpalbania@awomaninpower.org
E-Mail (3)
aldiona.kerri@hotmail.com
E-Mail (4)
emioga12@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information
AWP aims to empower women and youth. “A Woman in Power” is an Organization founded in Albania, considered as a non-governmental Association, independent of political parties and other Organizations of a political nature, but opened for any kind of cooperation that does not affect its mission and that would serve to achieve the similar goals that aimed creasing the quality of community life. It is also opened to accept all individuals who wish to join initiatives which raise awareness and foster a greater engagement of women in society mostly by searching and creating new opportunities for women and youth. AWP is also focused on research projects, awareness and training programs in educational, economic, cultural, and any other sector that enhance the vocational training of young generation. AWP is founded by five members and its excecutive board is made up by: 1-Vjola Thoma , Excecutive Director 2-Ermira Oga, Secretary General 3- Aldiona Kerri, Head of Human Resources 4-Migena Muslli, Entrepreneurship Expert 5-Borana Resulaj, Project Coordinator 6-Denisa Ymeraj, Research Expert 7- Sidorela Lepuri, Journalist All the members of the organization are volunteers, none of them is paid. Currently, the organization has in total 50 volunteers.We have already had several Partners such as: University of Tirana, European University of Tirana. AWP has functioned without any grant, until now. All the projects have been funded by the members themselves. The main partners of the organization have been: United Nations Albania, Down Syndrome Albania, Intelectual Property Expert Association, Foundation for Economic Freedom.
Mission and Objectives

Our main Objectives are:
1. To strike for gender equality and raising awareness for youth generation, girls and boys not only in Albania but in any country where youngers wants to make a change.
2. Advocating for AWP ambassadors, change makers and agents to support our mission on implementing different kind of projects, as Campaigns, EVS, Start-ups, and Training courses.
3. To initiate cooperation with experts, non-for-profits, Companies, Institutions in order to educate youth and women in the different areas.
4. To provide Education Facilities and Training in a way to improve the skills and capacity of learning throw these methods: E-Learning and Lifelong Learning process using Advantaged Tech. & Managerial Trainings.
5. Supporting and developing Campaigns, Educational Research & Statistics that effect pressing of our society.
6. Raising Awareness, inform and educate youth and especially women about Health care in general and import/sensitive issues.
7. Strengthening civil society through youth engagement and volunteering process.
8. Encouraging youth and women to become involved in information and Communication area (ICT) by implementing new projects on entrepreneurship sector.
9. Achieving peace through youth activism in the Balkans as a tool to also connect youth to each other and opened to any cultural exchange worldwide.
10. Connecting post conflicts countries through the usage of arts and non formal educational activities.
11. Implementing youth awards activities as an empowerment and recognition tool for activism.
12. Establishing online youth network to advance and facilitate cooperation plus by supporting research in any important area, who is strongly connected with young generation development.
13. Engaging Organizations led by man to contribute towards the improvement of women role in society.
14. To be able to reduce as far as can professional discrimination of women, especially those category who are in the first steps of their career.
15. To put in evidence, supports, encourages women entrepreneurs, Albanian and foreign founding everywhere are in their operations and making efforts for the realization of their programs.
16. And to be able to train and certificate in the field of leadership and beyond, in the field of research project, start up-s and incentive events.
As we aspire to expand more in the Balkans, we consider it important to collaborate with organizations abroad!

Main Projects / Activities

1-Breaking Stereotypes
Breaking Stereotypes is a three day Training Course initiated by AWP in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Albania.During our interaction with young people and not only, we have identified the urgent need for a reconnection with history, good traditions and our roots for the preservation of the so-called “national character” which differs a lot from the impact that Albanians have in the international arena. The participants need to understand that the fight is not about the creation of a positive stereotype, but about awareness and understanding the reality. Since the stereotyping group has no direct interest on breaking these stereotypes we need to offer them a ready-platform that reflects the truth and that is easily absorbed by the mass. We intend to raise awareness and not raise national feelings! This is achieved through the right education on our cultural heritage and the presentation of Albania as the civilized country that has always been. We inherited our identity, so we better not forget the core of it! The overall objectives of the project are:
1. Getting to know the problems of the Albanians in the countries where they have consolidated their living.
2. To share experiences between young Albanians living at home and abroad.
3. To educate the participants on the values of our country for a better presentation in the international arena.
4. To identify the different forms of stereotyping / prejudice that they have experienced, or have caused and determine the best way that can affect for the best the situation. 6. Project a platform through the use of social media that raises awareness and is easily absorbed.

2-Albania's Next Leader
Albania’s Next leader is a program designed to identify the potential individuals in Albania youth environment. The program is shaped like a platform, in which candidates for the prize will have also some other benefits. The accepted applicants will be tested in different fields. They need to pass them successfully in order to become part of subsequent activities. The entire Program of Albania’s Next Leader is designed as a package of five Activities in total. ANL’s first condition is the Collaboration with an Organisation, Institution or a University, as an important part of the Program.

3-Entrepreneurship Week
In the framework of Entrepreneurship Week AWP in collaboration with University of Tirana and GOA(Global Opportunities Albania) organized the event "Entrepreneur Women’s Day". In the event were invited three important CEO and in the same time the creators of the company:
Alketa Zyfi-CEO at 'Yougurteria Tirana'
Elida Motro-CEO at 'EMI Coaching and Consulting'
Antonela Hako-CEO at 'HAKO Company'
During the Event was organized a workshop by giving the participants 3 case studies from these companies and they analyzed some crucial elements according to the entire show!
4-Albania Book Club

5-What stops women?
“What Stops Women” is an event created to promote the research study entitled “Factors of Women success in Albania and Macedonia”. The Founder of ” A Woman in Power ” in Albania, Ms.Viola Thoma in collaboration with Ms.Emilia Poposka Director of “Alumni Affairs at Preparing Global Leaders Institute” in Macedonia conduct an intensive research and decided to present the study in both countries .
In Albania the promoting activity was held in the Gold Room at the Hotel Doro City. The event was divided into two phases:
The first part of the event was a conference held by a panel consisting of professionals of the Field.
Panel:
Monika Stafa ( Top Channel Journalist and Researcher )
Edlira Cepani (Director of the Largest Network of Women in Decision making)
Erion Kristo (Professor and author of “Black and White” book)
Albana Laknori (Representative of Tirana Chamber of Commerce)
Laura Vorpsi (Professor and spokesperson of the Democratic Party)
Flutura Xhabija (Founder of the Association “Women in Business and Crafts”)
The second part of the event was organized in form of a workshop and presentation of new projects coming from the Civil Society, a very large number of leaders and representatives of organizations presented their ideas and upcoming projects. The last phase was about thanking and symbolic gifts were distributed to the participants. This study is now being expanded not only for women in Macedonia and Albania but also in other Balkan countries.A WOMAN IN POWER is a newly founded NGO in Albania, and our staff is under the age of 30 yo. That is the main reason why we are looking for networks which would like to share experiences and collaborate with youth key agents beloning the developing countries such as Albania. The organization is also looking forward to empower itself, in order to better serve to the community. All the members of  A Woman in Power have been trained internationally mainly in the field of leadership, but we are now trying to put all that knowledge in practice. In addition, AWP is aiming to become more focused to the sensitive isssues Albania is having. We believe that the ALF Network will shape the future of our activities in Albania.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

AWP is constantly engaging initiatives to empower youth and women. As mentioned above, we have already been partners with different national and international organization. We are opend to any initiative aiming to develop the local community we are working with in matteres of educating women and youth. We want to contribute as much as we can in this network, and not only to be a simple member but to be an important tool for the general developening. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

A WOMAN IN POWER is a newly founded NGO in Albania, and our staff is under the age of 30 yo. That is the main reason why we are looking for networks which would like to share experiences and collaborate with youth key agents beloning the developing countries such as Albania. The organization is also looking forward to empower itself, in order to better serve to the community. All the members of  A Woman in Power have been trained internationally mainly in the field of leadership, but we are now trying to put all that knowledge in practice. In addition, AWP is aiming to become more focused to the sensitive isssues Albania is having. We believe that the ALF Network will shape the future of our activities in Albania.

Contact (1) Full Name
Vjola Minella Thoma
Job Title
Founder & Executive Director
Head of the organisation
Vjola Thoma
Contact (2) Full Name
Aldiona Kerri
Job Title (2)
Head of Human Resources

A Woman in Power

National Network
Albania
Address

Rr. Lidhja e Prizrenit, ap 7, shk3
Tirana
Albania

Telephone
+355694022228
E-Mail
Vjola@thoma.al
E-Mail (2)
info@awomaninpower.org
E-Mail (3)
director@awomaninpower.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
General Information

Our Mission A Woman in Power Organisation mission consists on empowering, improving and influencing the social and economic situation of women and youth in order to ensure sustainable and good function of general democratic rights. Our Vision Sustainable Environment, Economic, Political and Social development of both target groups of women and youth engagement in civil society through capacity building process.

Mission and Objectives

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES -WOMEN & YOUTH ENGAGEMENT Improving woman and youth approach in any sector, especially Business Area. -LOBBYING & ADVOCACY Supporting women and youth in a particular area, such as human rights, democracy, social inclusion etc. -BUILDING CAPACITIES Providing Assistance for developing new generation of youngsters through capacity building process. Providing support to Women and youth by raising their engagement and participation in society. Develop advocacy knowledge and skills among women and youth as a base for greater impact and strengthen communication.

Main Projects / Activities

1. Albanian Communication Forum The FORUM has as its prime aim the identification and demonstration of successful communication strategies between three Important Influencers: Young people, Professionals, Brand Companies in Albania. The ACF intends to improve the ability of successfully transferring information, thoughts and ideas, initially by starting with small audiences and then moving up to larger ones. The issues discussed during the Forum were focused on incentive’s the understanding of the core elements that comprise effective communication as a mechanism of growth. 2. Breaking Stereotypes Breaking Stereotypes Balkans is a three-day Training Course, which aims to bring together young leaders coming from Balkans (Kosovo, Monte Negro, Serbia, Greece, and Macedonia) to solve the crucial issues of the young generation. This project is created by the official members of AWP, most of them trained in the field and with an international experience. During our interaction with young people and not only, we have identified the urgent need for a re-connection with history, good traditions and our roots for the preservation of the so-called “national character” which differs a lot from the impact that Albanians have in the international arena. The participants need to understand that the fight is not about the creation of a positive stereotype, but about awareness and understanding the reality.  We intend to raise awareness and not raise national feelings! 3. Albania’s Next leader Albania’s Next leader is an EntreLeadership Program designed to identify potential individuals in Albania and abroad. The program also aims to prepare future business leaders by using effective methods and Technics to identify the potential individuals in Albania. The entire Program of Albania’s Next Leader is designed as a package of some other Activities. ANL’s first condition is the Collaboration with an Organisation, Institution or a University, as an important part of the Program

Contact (1) Full Name
Vjola Thoma
Job Title
Executive Director
Head of the organisation
Vjola Thoma

ACFD

National Network
Albania
Address

Rr. Loni Ligori, Kompleksi ILAD, Kulla 3, Ap.10
1001
Tirana
Albania

Telephone
n/a
E-Mail
infoacfdalbania@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+355 (0) 693181508
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2017
Fields of Activity
  1. Gender
  2. Heritage
  3. Human rights
  4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Media
  7. Others
  8. Religion
  9. Research
  10. Youth and education
General Information

-Organization structure: ACFD is directed by a Board of Directors with 5 persons: 1 (one) chairman and 4 (four) members, which are professionals in different sectors health sector, NGO, etc. Executive director (1 person), Finance officer (1 person), project coordinator (1 person) and over 30 volunteers. ACFD is backed by very professional staff who have served for many years different social groups with integrity, commitment and strong work ethics. -Annual revenues 15.000 Euro -Source of Funding: National and International Agencies, Government Authorities -Modalities: conferences, trainings, studies, researches, workshops, exhibitions, roundtables, monitoring, social and legal services to vulnerable groups; - Main partners: municipalities, local NGOs, different faculties in public and private Universities, business sector, media sector, informal groups, networks;

Mission and Objectives

Vision: For a healthy and empowered family of equal members! Mission: To provide a better future for families through the development of programs in the field of health, wellbeing and safety of life, positive parenting, development of skills adapted to labour market, family entrepreneurship and provision of specific psycho-social and legal services in support and in the interest of the Albanian family. Our objectives are to contribute to Economic and Social Empowerment of the Families; Health and Wellbeing; Positive Parenting and Education of Children; Gender Equality, Diversity and Non-Discrimination; Youth and Volunteering;

Main Projects / Activities

Some of our main projects are: 1. The project ‘Awareness Raising and Promotion activities under Five International Days'', aimed to contribute to civil society, vulnerable groups, business, religious community etc through organizing different awareness raising activities under Five International Days implemented in Tirana during the period December 2017 – December 2018. This project is supported by Heath Pharma Solution Albania and Vitabiotics Albania. 2. The project ‘Be my Family!’ aimed to increase the knowledge and level of information of community areas in Tirana local units, social local staff, child protection units, through informing and awareness sessions and continuous assistance to make them soft skilled to work with community mobilization as foster families; To increase the sensitivity of the community by raising awareness on foster care’s importance to endangered children and by establishing a positive and practical model of community involvement in this service; This project is implemented during January – June 2019 and supported by Children SOS Villages Albania 3. National training and conference titled “Values of supplements and vitamins according physic ability, disfunctions or life styles’ supported by Heath Pharma Solution Albania and Vitabiotics Albania. 140 health sector professionals took part in this activity. 4. Project ‘The mystery of Albanian cultural heritage through Puzzle game experience’ is implemented during March – June 2021 and supported by the Ministry of Culture in Albania. This project aimed to promote cultural and historical heritage to children through digital exploration and puzzle games. Also, it is oriented with the aim to knowledge, maintain and transmit Albanian culture and its values innovatively and practically.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

- To offer its expertise, experience, recommendations to ALF meetings; - To promote ALF’s mission and focus to other local NGOs non partner of ALF; - To organize different events on diversity and intercultural dialogue, capacity building training on other thematic areas - to contribute to increasing the capacity of family members (with priority marginalized families) in social and economic terms - to contribute to capacity building, awareness and information to family members about the care and importance of having an effective health and well-being.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To build new bridges of cooperation with new local NGOs and partners in the EURO-MED. To share experiences and positive models; To join projects on intercultural dialogue. To have a deep understating of cultures in EUROMED zones

Contact (1) Full Name
Eranda Ndregjoni
Job Title
Executive director
Head of the organisation
Eranda Ndregjoni

ACT for SOCIETY Center

National Network
Albania
Address

Rruga,"Arkitekt Sinani", Pallati ALBAN,H.2, Tirana Albania
Tirana
Albania

Telephone
00355696006171
Telephone (other)
00355685548217
E-Mail
actfsociety@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

ACT for SOCIETY Center has the Executive Director, two full - time, two part - time staff and four volunteers. The available budget in a year is 40.000 Euro. Sources of funding are national and international programs and funds. Among the Concrete projects we can mention " A different Day in the Elders Asylum in Tirana" " Research study on Rural Women conditions and needs", "Supporting Women Head of Families in the Unit No.1 in Tirana"." Monitoring the Daily Press in Albania about reports on Corruption", etc. Main partners involved in the organization's activities are local government units, other NGO and beneficiaries of the projects and activities that we have implemented.

Mission and Objectives

The main aim of ACT for SOCIETY Center is to bring positive change in the Albanian Society, to promote good governance, human rights and integration processes as well as fight corruption and promote transparency in different levels of governance in Albania. Objectives: - Stimulate good governance, fight of corruption and transparency; - Promote human rights and inclusiveness of marginalized groups having in focus gender issues, Roma community, and other vulnerable groups; - Contribute to integration processes; - Enhance youth activities, initiatives and projects; - Embrace think-tank ideology and stimulate research; - Promote Decentralization and Regional and Cross- Border Cooperation; - Peace – building.

Main Projects / Activities

"A different Day in the Elders Asylum in Tirana" "Research study on Rural Women conditions and needs", "Supporting Women Head of Families in the Unit No.1 in Tirana"."Monitoring the Daily Press in Albania about reports on Corruption", etc. different Day in the Elders Asylum in Tirana" "Research study on Rural Women conditions and needs", "Supporting Women Head of Families in the Unit No.1 in Tirana"."Monitoring the Daily Press in Albania about reports on Corruption", etc.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Joining the ALF Network will be a great responsibility for us. We will do everything to contribute to the dissemination of the ALF values. We will contribute as much as possible to the activities, projects that ALF will implement in Albania and in other countries.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

ACT for SOCIETY Center wants to join the ALF Network, because it strongly evaluates the work done until now by ALF, and we share and we are bound to the same values that ALF promotes in the countries where it works.

Contact (1) Full Name
Armela Pengili
Head of the organisation
Armela Pengili
Contact (2) Full Name
Florenca Korbi

ACT for SOCIETYCenter

National Network
Albania
Address

Bul:Zhane D’Ark;Nd.61,H.5, A5
Tirana
Albania

Telephone
044507447
E-Mail
actfsociety@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
pengiliarmela@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+355698304533
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Media
  7. Research
  8. Youth and education
General Information

ACT for SOCIETY Centre, was established in January 2012. ACT for SOCIETY Centre believes in the power of change. It aims at making this change happen through "...new, creative, and effective strategies and initiatives...". The main focus of our projects is gender equality and equity, human rights, anti-violence and anti-extremism, participation in democracy, and youth participation. ACT for SOCIETY Centre has immensely invested in human resources development. Upon its establishment, staff received comprehensive training and technical support including training retreats, training of trainers/training of consultants, regional internships, and on-the-job training that is followed by continuous professional and personal development.

Mission and Objectives

ACT for SOCIETY Centre Mission is to enhance the healthy lifestyles and stimulate the sustainable development of society. Its work consists on advocating for democracy and human right issues, promoting culture, connecting youth, stimulating the active participation of young people in the social life and decision-making processes, both in local and national level. Our Objectives are: - Advocacy and awareness-raising, focusing on human rights topic; - Promote human rights and inclusiveness of marginalized groups and vulnerable groups; - Enhance youth activities through non-formal education; - Stimulate transparent decision-making processes in democracy; - Embrace think-tank ideology and stimulate research; - Active participation in international, regional and national networks; - Peace – Building through Culture and Art. 

Main Projects / Activities

1. Youth Empowerment Youth Empowerment programme seeks to establish an environment and effective platforms where young people can gain the ability, authority, and agency to make decisions and implement change in their own lives and the lives of other people, including youth and adults. The programme is oriented to a gateway to inter generational equity, civic engagement and democracy building. Activities focus on youth-led media, youth rights, youth councils, youth activism, youth involvement in community decision-making, and other methods. Tips activity on YE: Power Up Community; Democracy in My Eyes; Live Vote Mascote etc; Programs that we participate in order to our field of work: - Erasmus + program (seminars, workshops, training's, youth exchanges) - Internship 2. Human Rights and Social Development This programme priority includes research and capacity-building projects in economic, social and educational policy in the framework of good governance and EU accession processes. - Gender Equality Gender equality is a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. Through our activities we aim to educate young people to understand the importance of having the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation and decision-making, and when the different behaviors, aspirations and needs of women and men are equally valued and favored. - Countering violent extremism and radicalization Regarding to this topic we are working to enable positive and peaceful societies for young people in Albania, that support gender equality and decrease interpersonal violence and its extremism. Objective of our mission is to improve Youth NGOs and government capacities to integrate Program Youth - Life Skills Educational Curriculum in current educational and youth policy strategies and strengthen governmental and civil society efforts related to inclusion of youth vulnerable to extremism. We have made research for situation analysis regarding PREV and implemented meetings, training's and workshops with youth in and out of school. Below you can find mentioned some projects we have and/or are implementing: What Youth Believe- Interfaith Dialogue Equal and Different Men and Boys as Partners in Promoting Gender Equality and prevention of Youth Extremism and Violence in the Balkans - Social Inclusion In the framework of the challenges that Albanian society encounters, it is necessary to improve the terms for individuals and groups to take part in society and to improve the ability, opportunity, and dignity of those disadvantaged on the basis of their identity to take part in society. For this reason we work with marginalized groups and youth at risk. 3. Democracy and Anti-Corruption - Active Citizenship Active citizenship is one of the most important steps towards healthy societies. Through our activities we contribute to involve citizens in their local communities and democracy at all levels, from towns to cities to nationwide activity. Organizing different advocacy campaigns, educating young people about democratic values, skills and participation etc. - Good Governance and Transparency Through this program is aim to ensure that public money is spent effectively and appropriately. Key areas include: monitoring activities, campaigns etc. 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

With our Ideas - with our staff - with our expertise - with our partners

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to join because we believe in our work and in all that we are doing in our community and if we are part of ALF Network is a good opportunity for us to implement project with good level and social impact.

Contact (1) Full Name
Armela Pengili
Job Title
Executive Director
Head of the organisation
Armela Pengili
Contact (2) Full Name
Eleni Nanaj
Job Title (2)
Program Director

Active Mobility

National Network
Albania
Address

Sami Frasheri Str.
Tirana
Albania

Telephone
+355 68 274 8148
E-Mail
activemobilityalbania@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
iden.petraj@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2023
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information

We are Active Mobility established in January 2023 in Albania aiming for a greener, more inclusive Albania where everyone, regardless of their background, can access and afford sustainable transportation, leading the way to healthier communities and a healthier planet. Our organizational Scheme consists of Board of Directors (BoD) which is a small group of fundamental members who helped start our NGO providing oversight and strategic direction. While directly under hierarchy lies the role of executive director which manages the day-to-day operations of the organisation. Our NGO holds its activities due to integration and well-functioning of 4 small departments like program implementation, administration and finance, program coordinators and our team of volunteers. Lastly, the Advisory Committee provides guidance across the organization. Taken the fact that we are a newly created and small NGO, most of our work is conducted by part time employees or contract based. The latter is the case of most our external experts we have contracted so far. We are a small team of three employees and a large number of volunteers. Our key employee is Iden Petraj which holds the title of Bike Mayor of Tirana and is one of the leading forces in the city promoting sustainable transportation. With over a decade of experience in managing green mobility projects, her most significant contribution lies in her innovative efforts in environmental issues with Active Mobility and the Municipality of Tirana. Her endeavors, including organizing the city's largest bicycle festival, implementing awareness campaigns, and involvement in projects like Donate a Bike, Street for Kids, Recycle a Bike, Cycling to School, Kindergarten Bike project, and Bike city talks have significantly transformed Tirana into a more ecological city with a stronger culture of bicycle use. Iden leads the major cyclist communities in Tirana, Cyclists of Tirana. Our national and international partners are working in the field of environmental protection, vocational training, and learning out of traditional settings. Our sources of funding have been national and international mainly deriving from governmental bodies like Municipality of Tirana, Ministry of Environment and European Union; our donors have assisted us in concrete projects. We have detailed the budget for each projects we have received assistance in the section below of Main Projects/Activities.

Mission and Objectives

Active Mobility's mission is to promote and revitalize the culture of cycling in Albania by enhancing cycling safety awareness and developing efficient infrastructure. Through our initiatives, we aim to empower individuals, especially the youth, to embrace sustainable transportation, ensuring gender equality, promoting public health, and paving the way for environmentally conscious urban mobility. We aim making cycling affordable and accessible for all, especially vulnerable groups. Our objectives include: 1. Promote Cycling Safety Awareness: Educate the community, especially the youth, on the importance of road safety for cyclists through regular workshops, collaborations with local authorities for school curriculums, and public media campaigns. 2. Develop Efficient Cycling Infrastructure: Collaborate with urban planners and municipalities to create safe and accessible cycling lanes. Advocate for budget allocation by local governments and engage with community stakeholders for feedback. 3. Ensure Gender Equity in Cycling: Address social barriers and safety concerns for women and girls by organizing targeted cycling events, hosting forums to challenge social norms, and partnering with women's rights organizations.

Main Projects / Activities

The projects and activities undertaken in the area of Green Mobility and Mobility/Sports in Tirana are diverse and impactful. The "Green trail/Shtegu i Gjelbert 2023", funded by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, was a significant endeavor lasting 32 days with a budget of ALL 4.195.000, and it has already concluded. Similarly, "Bike Fest Tirana 2023", sponsored by the Tirana Municipality for a single day with a budget of ALL 140.000, has ended. Another notable event was the "Java Europiane e Sportit" (European Week of Sports), a week-long event funded by the Tirana Municipality with an impressive budget of ALL 110.000.000, which has also concluded. "European Mobility Week", another week-long initiative, had the support of the Tirana Municipality and a budget of EUR 5.000, and it too has concluded. In contrast, some projects are ongoing, such as "EduMove: Boosting green mobility in peripheral Tirana", backed by the European Science Foundation (European Union) for 12 months with a funding of EUR 32.000, and "Cyclistforbundet", supported by the Western Balkan Fund (European Union) for a month with EUR 4.000. These projects collectively contribute to enhancing green mobility, sports participation and environmental protection in Tirana and Albania as a whole.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

As an organization active in environmental protection and mobility in Albania, we can contribute to the Anna Lindh Foundation Network by promoting sustainable environmental practices and green mobility. Our expertise in environmental protection could be vital in fostering dialogue and collaboration on ecological issues within the Euro-Mediterranean region. We can engage in cross-cultural projects, share our knowledge and experiences in environmental sustainability, and collaborate with other organizations in the network to enhance awareness and action towards environmental conservation. Our work in Albania can serve as a model for other countries in the region, thereby contributing to the Foundation's goal of promoting intercultural and environmental understanding.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Joining the Anna Lindh Foundation Network is a valuable opportunity to connect with a diverse community committed to fostering intercultural dialogue and understanding across the Euro-Mediterranean region. By becoming a part of this network, we can access resources, expertise, and partnerships that enhance organization's impact in promoting environmental protection and sustainable practices. It also offers a platform for sharing ideas, experiences, and best practices with like-minded organizations and individuals. This collaboration can lead to innovative projects and initiatives that further your goals and contribute to the broader objectives of cultural exchange and mutual understanding within the region.

Contact (1) Full Name
Iden Petraj
Job Title
Project Manager
Head of the organisation
Enea Halili

AKS

National Network
Albania
Address

Lagja nr 2 ish Grumbullimi
42
3401
Librazhd
Albania

Telephone
355696616678
E-Mail
aks.shoqata@gmail.com
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aks.shoqata@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
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E-Mail (4)
aks.shoqata@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1998
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

AKS is an organization created in March 1998 and registered according to national legislation in the Tirana Judicial District Court and tax offices. The Management Board is the highest decision-making body of the organization and consists of 3 members with equal voting rights. The Executive Director is the person who legally represents the organization. AKS has a small staff consisting of 3 people, but with extensive experience and expertise in the civil society sector. Also, 2 advisors (1 each in the legal and cultural fields) offer their pro-bono services. 5 volunteers are engaged in the activities of the organization. For 2022, the organization did not receive financial support from donors for projects. Currently, AKS has no projects in implementation. Main partners: Ministry of Culture, Municipality of Librazhd and Prrenjas.

Mission and Objectives

Association AKS is a non-profit, independent, non-partisan organization that works to protect cultural heritage, to protect the rights of artists and to develop intercultural dialogue.

Mission: AKS is committed to active citizenship in the shaping of the living environment by promoting real community organization, democratization of institutions and enrichment of cultural life.

Main Projects / Activities

Areas of work AKS • Works for the promotion of cultural heritage, increasing the level of cultural information. AKS has become one of the organizations with credibility and most trusted by citizens in Librazhd. AKS is seen as one of the organizations that has managed to arouse the criticism of citizens in Librazhd, to mobilize citizens, journalists and other actors, and to have an impact on various developments at all levels. AKS has managed to have an impact even on the processes for which it is thought that citizens cannot advance public interests, including cultural heritage or local transparency. 1. Deepening of commitment, with a focus on Librazhd and Prrenjas. 2. Better understanding and advocacy about the needs and alternatives for improving the quality of life of citizens. 3. Interaction with institutions in order to ensure healthy relations between citizens and institutions. 4. Increasing impact through effective communication with different groups/communities to transmit the cultural message. 1998: Albanian women in the clutches of prostitution, supported by the Soros Foundation 1999: Creation of cultured environments in schools, supported by REC 2001: Rehabilitation of the 8-year school, Mirakë-Plane (Librazhd) supported by MCI/USAID 2002: Days of friendship between cross-border NGOs supported by OSFA 2007: Voto Natyren, project supported and implemented with the group "Ekolevizja" 2000 onwards: Publication of the newspaper "Librazhdi" 2017 Project: "Citizens, the pillar of good governance", supported by AMSHC. 2017 Project: "To keep the fire of the cultural heritage of Shkumbin valley polyphony burning, for the new generation", supported by the Ministry of Culture 2018 Project: "Together for the protection of cultural heritage to the new generation", supported by the Ministry of Culture. 2019 Shkumbin Valley Polyphony Festival. 3rd edition, supported by the Ministry of Culture. 2019 Partner with the organization "Center for Bridging Communities" in the Project: Together with the community, against violent extremism in the Municipality of Librazhd and Prrenja, supported by "Divided Past Joint Future" 2021 Project: "Heritage, education, innovation" supported by the Ministry of Culture How can you contribute to the Network in your country? AKS has a staff with great experience and expertise in the civil society sector. The Executive Director has 24 years of experience working for cultural NGOs, legal advisors, program managers, project coordinators, administrators. He has a lot of experience working in the cultural field not only in terms of project management, research, legal expertise, but also working in direct contact with vulnerable groups (mainly women and girls), in organizing and carrying out meetings with the community in city and rural. areas. Having worked for a long time for cultural organizations, AKS staff are very familiar with the challenges facing cultural heritage in Albania. AKS can contribute to the network by sharing with other members the expertise gained from working on cultural issues and by bringing staff experience to strategies for the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage. Why do you want to join the ALF Network? AKS wants to join the ALF Network because it is a dynamic network and a good opportunity to connect with other professionals and NGOs, to exchange information and experiences and hopefully implement joint initiatives.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

AKS has a staff with great experience and expertise in the civil society sector. The Executive Director has 24 years of experience working for cultural NGOs, legal advisors, program managers, project coordinators, administrators. He has a lot of experience working in the cultural field not only in terms of project management, research, legal expertise, but also working in direct contact with vulnerable groups (mainly women and girls), in organizing and carrying out meetings with the community in city and rural. areas. Having worked for a long time for cultural organizations, AKS staff are very familiar with the challenges facing cultural heritage in Albania. AKS can contribute to the network by sharing with other members the expertise gained from working on cultural issues and by bringing staff experience to strategies for the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

AKS wants to join the ALF Network because it is a dynamic network and a good opportunity to connect with other professionals and NGOs, to exchange information and experiences and hopefully implement joint initiatives.

Contact (1) Full Name
Haxhi Balliu
Job Title
Executive Director
Head of the organisation
Haxhi Balliu

Albania

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Albania

The national Network of Anna Lindh Foundation in Albania was established in 2008 with the purpose of contributing to the promotion of Intercultural Dialogue in the Euro-Med region. Albania shares Mediterranean identity and values, which include promotion of peace, tolerance and dialogue between cultures.

The ALF Network in Albania is composed of 53 member organizations based in different regions and districts of Albania. The members of the national Network come from different backgrounds and have expertise in several sectors including human rights, arts, democracy and community development, gender, heritage, media, international/cultural relations, research, youth and education, environment/sustainable development and religious studies.

The key strength of the Albanian network is the variety of members, disciplines, sectors and areas of expertise that creates a rich structure capable of sharing best practices and experience within our national Network, and with Networks of other countries. However, the CSOs face challenges in terms of funding and extending partnerships within the Euro-Med region.

The Network priority areas for development in the Euro-Med level include: capacity development in the field of Intercultural Dialogue; extended partnerships at Euro-Med level especially with the Southern partners of the Mediterranean; support for democracy and community development; support for cultural and educational exchanges and initiatives for youth engagement and activism.

Historical Background of your Network

The national Network in Albania joined the Anna LindhEuro-MediterraneanFoundation in 2008, approximately 14 years ago. The Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs initially appointed the Albanian Forum for the Alliance of Civilizations (AFALC) as the first Head of Network and its mandate was renewed in 2010.

The AFALC is a non-governmental organization created in July 17, 2007. Together with other similar initiatives worldwide, the AFALC responds to the broad consensus among nations, cultures and religious beliefs that all societies are inter-dependent in their endeavours for development, security and economic prosperity.

In February 2020, the AFALC was replaced as Head of Network by the Albanian Media Institute, appointed for three years. 

Intercultural Dialogue in your country

The Republic of Albania ratified the UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity on 17.11.2006 and since then, the Ministry of Culture of Albania and its public institutions have undertaken policies and plans to implement the obligations deriving from the Convention.

In broad terms, the main objective has been to  strengthen the role of culture in the policies and programmes compiled by the Ministry of Culture of Albania (MoC), which is the main institution responsible for implementing the Convention by strengthening the contribution of culture to sustainable development and increasing collaboration with other countries in the cultural dimension. At the same time, intercultural dialogue is being promoted through  the implementation of different  projects, awareness-raising activities and exchanges of good practices.

The MoC has increased its efforts to support the flourishing of cultural expressions according the principles of Article 2 of the Convention by:

  • establishing a yearly grant for financing of cultural activities
  • introducing schemes to promote artistic creativity
  • increasing international cooperation and intensifying cultural exchanges
  • creating the necessary conditions to preserve and transmit cultural expressions to future generations
  • involving the civil society and especially the youth in all cultural policy and legal framework debates
  • intensifying interministerial cooperation
  • supporting digitization of cultural expressions and their bearers
  • initiating and participating in exchange and artists-in-residence programs, as well as participating in EU related programs
  • increasing collaboration with the local government
  • increasing fund raising efforts and foreign investments

In addition to the government’s actions, attention to intercultural dialogue has also been given by civil society organizations, including members of our Network. These organizations have designed and implemented projects that lead young people on the path towards reconciliation and regional cooperation by using intercultural learning competences and non-violent communication. For example, IRCA has worked for several years to document cultural heritage in Albania and organized 34 open lectures and sessions in universities and schools, educating on intercultural dialogue and Roma Culture. Furthermore,RYCO is a supportive network for promoting cultural dialogue in Albania and its neighbours at the regional level.

To sum up, the intercultural and religious dialogue in Albania is reflected in the national Network and will be promoted throughout.