Two weeks, Countless Stories: Inside OriginAL Cohort 10

OriginAL Cohort 10 Officially Opens in Prishtina

Diaspora4Innovation: From Knowledge Exchange to Lasting Results in Education, Research, and Entrepreneurship

Meet the Scholar: Connecting Innovation and Cybersecurity Through Diaspora Academic Exchange

OriginAL: What We Made Possible Together in New York City

Modernizing Engineering Education through International Academic Collaboration

Meet the Scholars: Dr. Gladiola Goranci-Buzhala and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Albana Halili Bring Biomedical Research Closer to Students in Albania

Revising Entrepreneurship Education in Albania for Global and Digital Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Bridging Innovation and Education: A Diaspora Scholar’s Impact in Albania

Diaspora Expertise in Action: Prof. Valentina Ndou’s Collaboration with Prof. Blerta Dragusha

Diaspora4Innovation Conference | September 10-11, Tirana

From dialogue to action: read our policy brief on diaspora engagement for the institutions in Albania and Kosova

Diaspora Expertise in Action: Dr Dorina Pojani and Dr Irina Branko’s Teaching Collaboration

Co-Teaching Across Borders, Bringing R Studio into Albanian Classrooms

Diaspora4Innovation Meet the Scholar Series:

Closing Conference of the “Diaspora for Women in Politics” Project

GERMIN Brings the Fourth “Diaspora Flet” Conference to Cologne, Germany

Diaspora4Innovation, from Venice to Albania: Knowledge Without Borders Turning into Action

Rooted Together: The OriginAL 2025 Journey Across Kosova and Albania

Roots that United the Albanian Community in Zurich

Driving Diaspora Engagement

PROGRAMS

Germin’s programs foster advocacy and diplomacy, engage diaspora professionals for knowledge transfer, promote philanthropy and investments, and empower youth through education to strengthen connections and drive development in the Western Balkans.

Advocacy & Diplomacy

Diaspora Professionals

Diaspora Philanthropy

Youth & Education

Diaspora Investments

Advocacy & Diplomacy

Diaspora Professionals

Youth &
Education

Diaspora Investments

Diaspora Philanthropy

Connecting Roots, Inspiring Impact

PLATFORMS

Through its platforms, Germin connects communities, fosters collaboration, and drives impactful contributions from the diaspora

Germin at a Glance

OUR COLLECTIVE POWER

Harnessing the strength of the diaspora to drive meaningful change and development.

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WHO WE ARE

We are committed to connecting the diaspora, fostering knowledge exchange, and driving sustainable development across communities.

Germin is a non-governmental organization that uses technology and virtual channels to connect and engage Diaspora in advancing the development and democratization of their home countries or countries of origin. Germin is run and supported by a group of Diaspora professionals ranging from the field of public policy, finance, information, technology, law, education, security and diplomacy. Germin has a wide network of professionals and part-time collaborators, residing in 24 countries.

Your support, our work, real difference.

For causes that matter!

Empowering change, one contribution at a time.

PUBLICATIONS

Policy Analysis

Diaspora Briefings

Infographics & Factsheets

Annual Reports

Financial Reports

Diaspora4Innovation: Book of Achievements

Diaspora4Innovation connects Albania with the knowledge, experience, and international networks of its diaspora. Implemented by GERMIN and powered by EU4Innovation,

Date: 28/08/2026

Diaspora Interest in Voting Continues to Grow, While Citizen Information Remains a Key Challenge

Prishtina, 26 May 2026 – Germin organised the discussion roundtable, “Out-of-Country Voting: The Diaspora in Kosovo’s Parliamentary Elections”, where it

Date: 12/06/2026

The Invisible Diaspora: Migration, Identity, and Belonging of Balkan Communities in the United States

By Enisa Murseli Gjokaj When we talk about diaspora, we usually think of organized communities, cultural associations, professional networks, and

Date: 11/06/2026

Two weeks, Countless Stories: Inside OriginAL Cohort 10

OriginAL Cohort 10 Officially Opens in Prishtina

Diaspora4Innovation: From Knowledge Exchange to Lasting Results in Education, Research, and Entrepreneurship

Meet the Scholar: Connecting Innovation and Cybersecurity Through Diaspora Academic Exchange

OriginAL: What We Made Possible Together in New York City

Modernizing Engineering Education through International Academic Collaboration

Meet the Scholars: Dr. Gladiola Goranci-Buzhala and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Albana Halili Bring Biomedical Research Closer to Students in Albania

Revising Entrepreneurship Education in Albania for Global and Digital Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Bridging Innovation and Education: A Diaspora Scholar’s Impact in Albania

Diaspora Expertise in Action: Prof. Valentina Ndou’s Collaboration with Prof. Blerta Dragusha

Diaspora4Innovation Conference | September 10-11, Tirana

From dialogue to action: read our policy brief on diaspora engagement for the institutions in Albania and Kosova

Diaspora Expertise in Action: Dr Dorina Pojani and Dr Irina Branko’s Teaching Collaboration

Co-Teaching Across Borders, Bringing R Studio into Albanian Classrooms

Diaspora4Innovation Meet the Scholar Series:

Closing Conference of the “Diaspora for Women in Politics” Project

GERMIN Brings the Fourth “Diaspora Flet” Conference to Cologne, Germany

Diaspora4Innovation, from Venice to Albania: Knowledge Without Borders Turning into Action

Rooted Together: The OriginAL 2025 Journey Across Kosova and Albania

Roots that United the Albanian Community in Zurich

PROGRAMS

PLATFORMS

OUR COLLECTIVE POWER

PROFESSIONALS

VOLUNTEERS

COUNTRIES ENGAGED

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

FUNDS RAISED

PROFESSIONALS

VOLUNTEERS

COUNTRIES ENGAGED

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

FUNDS RAISED

WHO WE ARE

For causes that matter!

PUBLICATIONS

DONORS & PARTNERS