‘Shaci’ as another product of Albanian orientalism
Author: Adem Ferizaj Through the lens of Albanian orientalism, the discourse surrounding the word ‘shaci’ is an import of the stereotypical representation of Albanians in Germany, Austria and Switzerland to Kosovo, and a method of self-humiliation. Albanians, amongst other ‘foreigners,’ represent the ‘other’ in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. The dynamics of othering gives ‘foreigners’ two […]
GERMIN Editorial Adem FerizajHarnessing education to address today’s challenges
Author: Venera Kusari It’s time for the Albanian diaspora to take on leadership roles by championing robust Albanian studies, instead of passively reacting to events in their homeland. Members of the Albanian diaspora have played a remarkable role in their countries of origin, especially during times of crisis. Across Western Europe and North America, Albanians [...]
GERMIN Editorial, Education Venera KusariDiaspora as a subject, not object, of state policies
Author: Osman Osmani Reciprocity between home countries and the receiving states is the key condition for unlocking the potential of the Kosovo and Albanian diaspora. Without the contribution and experience of active and engaged diaspora members, there is no chance for Kosovo to develop a stable policy for development. Without this, it will be difficult […]
GERMIN Editorial Osman OsmaniHow to capitalize on the potential of Kosovo diaspora
Author: Emanuel Bajra Further integrating the Kosovo diaspora into key political bodies would jumpstart reform and development in the country, and not just economically. Kosovo is transforming, and its diaspora is also going through a phase of changes that, whether we like it or not, will have effects and consequences on the way that things […]
GERMIN Editorial Emanuel BajraNë ditën e Diasporës, Germin rikujton kërkesat e Diasporës karshi institucioneve të Kosovës
Në ditën kombëtare të Diasporës në Kosovë (2 gusht 2018), organizata jo-qeveritare Germin rikujton kërkesat e Diasporës tek institucionet politikëbërëse për të përmirësuar dhe avancuar të drejtat politike, socio-ekonomike dhe kulturore të pjesëtarëve të Diasporës. Me themelin e Ministrisë së Diasporës (2011) u bë një hap shumë i rëndësishëm për të njohur rëndësinë dhe kontributin […]
GERMIN NewsCertifikimi i njohurive për gjuhën shqipe, hap i parë drejt ndërkombëtarizimit të saj
“Fjalët dhe punët e njerëzve të mëdhenj nuk janë sipas vendit e kohës së tyre, ata mund t’i përshtaten çdo kohe dhe çdo vendi.” – Sami Frashëri. Si shqiptar i rritur në diasporë, me një vit shkollë në gjuhën shqipe në Mitrovicë në vitin 1989, tani më shumë se 10 vite i kam kushtuar gjuhës [...]
GERMIN Editorial, Images Muhamet IdriziA diaspora task force to create state policies
Author: Bekim Brestovci The involvement of Albanian intellectuals from the diaspora in mapping out government policies and supervising their application in Kosovo would lead to a better utilization of material and human resources in the country. The Albanian diaspora should be treated as a powerful asset for the Republic of Kosovo. The government of Kosovo [...]
GERMIN Editorial, Standard Bekim BrestovciConference to emphasize Kosovo diaspora’s potential beyond hard cash
Conference to emphasize Kosovo diaspora’s potential beyond hard cash
Kosovo diaspora disembark to Prishtina for a four-day event, set to connect them with various Kosovo institutions and emphasize potential collaboration beyond remittances. A four-day conference titled Diaspora Flet (Diaspora Speaks), organized by Germin, a Kosovo-based NGO that works to achieve development in the Western Balkans through diaspora, will be held in Prishtina between May [...]
GERMIN LinksClosing ceremony of Diaspora School in Kosovo
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GERMIN Audio, EducationTestimonial by Martin Russell
"I collaborated with GERMIN in advising on their organizational development and conference this year. The team, led by Liza and Behar, displayed a culture of ethics, innovation and leadership that is bringing new potentials to the diaspora relationship with Kosovo. Their collective energies led by a wonderful team of young people in Pristhina was infectious [...]
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