OriginAL proudly announces the opening of applications for the 2025 cohorts. This exceptional educational and cultural program invites young Albanians aged 18 to 24 to embark on an enriching journey of discovery, connection, and personal growth. Participants in OriginAL will engage in immersive experiences, exploring the cultural heritage, history, language, and traditions of Kosovo … Continued
GERMIN publishes a new policy brief exploring the role and contributions of Albanian women in the diaspora, the challenges they face, and opportunities for their empowerment. This policy brief provides recommendations for improving policies and encouraging the active participation of women in economic, social, and political development—both in their host countries and their countries of … Continued
The Albanian diaspora plays a key role in preserving culture and maintaining strong ties with the homeland. However, challenges such as assimilation and lack of institutional support require concrete measures to safeguard national identity. GERMIN has published a policy brief on the national and cultural identity of the Albanian diaspora, written by Dr. Klement … Continued
Empowering Educators with Cutting-Edge Technology In a small corner of Kosovo, a remarkable partnership between a diaspora expert and a high school has reshaped the way education integrates with technology. Shkëlqim Sina, a Senior Software Engineer based in Germany, brought his global expertise to the “Peer-to-Peer Diaspora Mentorship” program. Through Germin’s matching efforts, he collaborated … Continued
To facilitate the voting process for the diaspora, Germin has prepared a detailed list of polling stations, including the addresses of embassies and consulates where you can vote in person, as well as postal addresses for sending ballots. Click on the links below to download the complete documents, depending on the country where you … Continued
On August 4th, the second edition of the OriginAL program was officially launched. Participants had the opportunity to see the program’s insights, its inaugural edition, and its ambitious goals. This event opened with a surprise performance by Arbër Selmani, journalist and poet from Pristina. He moved the audience with a rendition of his poem called … Continued