Muhamet Idrizi – head of ODA e.V. Hamburg
Muhamet Idrizi is a dedicated activist on diaspora issues. Holding a master’s degree in Adult Education Management and currently pursuing his PhD in Germany, he focuses on teaching the Albanian language and preserving cultural identity within Albanian communities abroad.
Kosova Diaspora Day: Celebrating Intellectual and Professional Contributions
The diaspora’s contributions to the homeland do not happen only in August and are not measured solely by remittances. They happen every time a professor, engineer, artist, or doctor living abroad decides to share their knowledge, experience, and network with their country of origin. Today, on Kosova Diaspora Day, we have a reason to celebrate […]
Hiring: Project Manager
Position Title: Project Manager (Multi-Project Portfolio) Location: Prishtina, Kosovo (with occasional travel in Albania and EU countries) Type of Contract: Full-time Duration: 1 year with a possibility of extension Application Deadline: 27 July 2025 | Start Date: August 2025 GERMIN empowers and unites Albanians globally by leveraging […]
Rooted Together: The OriginAL 2025 Journey Across Kosova and Albania
What happens when 36 young Albanians from 13 countries come together to explore the lands of their ancestors? You get OriginAL — a two-week journey filled with connection, discovery, and moments that stay with you long after the suitcases are unpacked. It all kicked off in Prishtina, where the energy was contagious and the anticipation […]
“Roots that Unite Us” – OriginAL Networking Night
GERMIN invites you to a unique evening of connection, culture, and purpose — for the first time in Zurich! This special gathering supports our flagship program, OriginAL, which reconnects Albanian youth from the diaspora with their roots through transformative experiences in their countries of origin. Join us on 3 October at SOHO Zurich for an […]
Gazmend Selmani, Founder of IBAS
Gazmend Selmani is the founder and architect of IBAS.world, the first neobank in the Western Balkans (2021). For more than 20 years, he has built innovative companies in technology, finance, education, and real estate in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Under his leadership, IBAS won the ICT Innovation Award (2021) and obtained […]
Ariana Krasniqi, Fellow of the Civic Diplomacy Program
Returning to Kosova, sacrifice or a choice of the heart? Ariana Krasniqi talks about her decision to come back, the expectations, the reality, and the feelings that accompany her every day here. Is this a temporary stop or a new beginning?
Anila Hyka-Smørgrav, Professional of the Albanian Diaspora in France
With a notebook and big dreams, Anila Hyka began her journey in computer science during a time when technology was a luxury. She shares her story of leaving Albania, the “white lie” told to her parents, the challenges of starting out abroad, and the dilemmas of returning home. A sincere, powerful, and unusual story.
Avni Mustafaj, Activist for the Albanian National Cause
From Albania to Montenegro, and eventually to the offices of the U.S. Senate, this is a rare story of courage, dedication, and Albanian pride. Avni Mustafaj shares the journey of his family as they moved to the U.S. in 1961, the platform he and Fadil Berisha built for the national cause, the moment he opened […]
Strengthening Innovation and Education: The New Partnership Connecting Albanian Universities with the Diaspora
At the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between GIZ Albania, Albanian universities, and Germin, inspiring discussions took place about this collaboration involving eight Albanian universities. This partnership aims to connect the expertise of the Albanian Academic Diaspora with higher education to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Dr. Sonja Kurz, Director of GIZ Albania and […]
