Unlocking Workforce Potential: Diaspora Support for Workforce Development in Kosovo
Diaspora professionals and local stakeholders are driving workforce development in Kosovo through a peer-to-peer mentorship. A roundtable event organized by GERMIN and USAID Private Sector-Led Workforce Development Activity discussed the key elements of this project.
OriginAL’s Fourth Cohort Visits Gjirafa HQ in Prishtina
On the second day of the OriginAL program, the fourth cohort visited Gjirafa HQ in Prishtina, Kosovo. Made possible through a collaborative effort between GERMIN and Gjirafa, the visit provided participants with a unique opportunity to witness firsthand the operations and innovative spirit of one of Kosovo’s leading tech companies. OriginAL is a program designed […]
GERMIN meets the Albanian diaspora in France
On May 3, at the Embassy of Kosovo in Paris, our collaborative event with Maison de l’Albanie and the IPKO Foundation proved to be an enlightening and productive session. This gathering attracted esteemed professionals and committed members of the diaspora, fostering an atmosphere ripe with inspiration and the exchange of innovative ideas. The session began […]
GERMIN held a Board & Team Strategic Workshop
From April 5 to 7, the board of directors together with GERMIN team convened the past weekend to discuss the achievements of the past four years and the organization’s strategic orientation for the next four years.
‘The Voice’ of Albanians in the Croatian Parliament
Ermina Lekaj Prljaskaj is the first woman MP of Albanian origin in the Parliament of the Republic of Croatia. Originally from Kosova, raised and educated in Croatia, Mrs. Lekaj-Prljaskaj is one of the most active personalities of the Albanian Diaspora.
GERMIN Concludes the MARDI Project with Informative Roundtables
On February 29, GERMIN concluded the ‘Municipal Action for Reintegration and Diaspora’ (MARDI) project, supported by Caritas Switzerland in Kosova. GERMIN organized two round tables marking the closure. The roundtable, titled “International Partnerships and Diaspora Investments at the Local Level“, brought together key institutional stakeholders, investors, and experts from Kosova and the diaspora to evaluate […]
GERMIN presents the 3-party memorandum to parliamentary committee
During the first meeting of the spring session, Civil Society organizations, including GERMIN, met with the Committee for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora. Blerinë Ukshini, Project Manager at GERMIN, outlined the key points of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed among GERMIN, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo (MFAD), and the […]
Intercom’s Success at the Albanian Business Fair in Austria
Discover the entrepreneurial journey of Armend Jakupi, leading Intercom since 2013. Specializing in work shoes and uniforms, Intercom has thrived under Armend’s leadership. Supported by GERMIN, Armend ventured into the Albanian Business Fair in Austria in October 2023, securing impactful partnerships with four Vienna-based businesses.
GERMIN signs a three-party Memorandum of Cooperation
The three-party Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between GERMIN, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosova, and the Parliamentary Committee for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosova. This Memorandum aims to include the diaspora in the development of policies in Kosova, and the cooperation will extend to […]
Year in Review GERMIN 2023
As we reflect on the past year, it brings us immense pride to share the highlights of our tireless efforts in fostering meaningful connections between the Diaspora and our homelands. Through several initiatives and events, we have worked hard towards strengthening the bonds that unite our vibrant diasporic community with our roots in the homeland. […]
