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		<title>Roots that United the Albanian Community in Zurich</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On October 3, 2025, the Albanian community in Switzerland gathered at SOHO Zürich for an evening that will long be remembered — “Roots that Connect Us.” Organized by GERMIN, this special event celebrated the success of the OriginAL program, which offers young members of the Albanian diaspora a fully funded two-week journey to discover their [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On October 3, 2025, the Albanian community in Switzerland gathered at SOHO Zürich for an evening that will long be remembered — <em>“Roots that Connect Us.”</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Organized by <strong>GERMIN</strong>, this special event celebrated the success of the <strong>OriginAL</strong> program, which offers young members of the Albanian diaspora a fully funded two-week journey to discover their roots in their ancestral homeland.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">During the evening, attendees had the opportunity to hear remarks and presentations from <strong>Anila Hyka Smørgrav</strong>, <strong>Lirim Krasniqi</strong>, and <strong>Avni Mustafaj</strong> from GERMIN, as well as inspiring speeches by the Albanian author based in Switzerland <strong>Shqipe Sylejmani</strong> and the event’s keynote speaker, football legend <strong>Lorik Cana</strong>. They shared powerful reflections on identity, belonging, and the role of the diaspora in shaping our shared future.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The evening culminated with the screening of a short documentary about one of the OriginAL cohorts, followed by stories from program alumni from Switzerland — <strong>Djellza Lahu</strong>, <strong>Elira Neziraj</strong>, and <strong>Trim Zejnullahu</strong> — as well as <strong>Paola Gjergjo</strong>, an alumna of the 6th cohort, who traveled all the way from Sweden to attend. The event concluded with a live musical performance by <strong>Arjeta Zuta &amp; Leutrim Aliji</strong>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">From the heart, a special thank-you goes to all sponsors and partners who made this evening possible: <strong>Global Albanians Foundation, Swiss Albanian Network, SOHO Zürich, Diaspora Economic Forum, the eksperts, Think B, Vali Ranch, Avni Gallopeni</strong>, and <strong>Mark Kosmo</strong>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>OriginAL</strong> will continue its presence in Zürich and across Switzerland with more inspiring stories, special gatherings, and opportunities to get involved.</p>



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		<title>Year in Review GERMIN 2023</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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. [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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. From engaging cultural and professional exchanges to forging valuable partnerships, we have endeavored to create a space where the rich tapestry of Albanian Diaspora flourishes. This &#8216;2023 in review&#8217; encapsulates the spirit of unity, collaboration, and shared aspirations that continue to define our collective &#8216;diasporizing&#8217; journey.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Know-how and Skills&#8217; Transfer / Exchanges</strong></h2>



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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Know-how for Kosova&#8217;s Municipalities and CSOs</span></strong></li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">21 Diaspora Professionals have been linked with Kosova&#8217;s municipalities and <a href="https://germin.org/contribution-to-kosovo-the-debt-that-must-be-returned-to-the-homeland/?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Civil Society Organizations</a> to contribute in a variety of development and capacity-building projects. From digital educational platforms to development strategies, diaspora&#8217;s know-how has been leveraged by local stakeholders. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7104463116234633216?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7104463116234633216%29&amp;emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Read about one example.</u></a></p>



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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Diaspora Mentorship for Women in Politics</span></strong></li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">52 elected and prospective elective women from municipalities of Shtime, Istog, Vushtrri, Suhareka, Lipjan, Rahovec, and Podujevë were mentored by 26 diaspora experts in key areas of interest, connecting and fostering mutual learning relationships. A final conference gathered all of them, as well as institutional stakeholders. <a href="https://germin.org/germins-diaspora-for-women-in-politics-project/?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more.</a></p>



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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Regional Youth Mobility and Exchanges</span></strong></li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">GERMIN, together with partner organizations from North Macedonia and Montenegro continued the initiative “Enhancing Regional Cooperation and Mobility among Young Researchers in the Western Balkans” under the MOVE Grant Scheme, funded by the Western Balkans Fund. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=731538359013797&amp;set=pb.100064729177672.-2207520000&amp;type=3&amp;emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">6 fellows</a> finished a 10-day fellowship in neighboring countries.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Advocacy &amp; Diplomacy</strong></h2>



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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://youtu.be/rS-pOqFKSDU?si=rvQyELfM4LF8aH1s&amp;emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diaspora Flet 2023</a> conference gathers over 500 attendees from 16 countries</span></strong></li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">72 hours program, 500+ participants, 74 speakers, 13 sessions, 21 partner organizations and institutions. On May 18, 19, and 20, 2023, GERMIN organized the third edition of the largest Albanian Diaspora Conference, “Diaspora Flet”, in Prishtina. Themed “How can we co-create?” – the conference aimed to explore and foster cooperation in various fields, positively affecting the diaspora communities and making significant changes in the countries of origin. <a href="https://germin.org/8250-2/?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more.</a></p>



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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Kosova Improves Diaspora Voting</span></strong></li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Parliament of Kosova has enhanced the out-of-country voting by amending the electoral law, which includes Germin&#8217;s recommendation to allow physical voting in diplomatic missions from the next elections. <a href="https://www.kuvendikosoves.org/shq/punesimi/per-publikun/lajmi/kuvendi-miratoi-ligjin-per-zgjedhjet-e-pergji-32793/?fbclid=IwAR154bph6f7gZTkunPbYRlnvmGEB6amgTiQfX0W9xETJgsQwWdmaClDGuec_aem_th_AfQn0GIrq9DOYkxsMrDkXvv1rI65Hvcm6NbSZ6Ov2_kjBqQV7KeqA1U7EMnwQMwxHVA&amp;emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The scaling up of OriginAL Program</strong></h2>



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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Two cohorts in one year: increased demand for the program</span></strong></li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sixty participants from 17 different countries experienced our homeland in a unique way through the OriginAL program. By visiting 15 cities, over 60 sites, and meeting hundreds of local peers, their OriginAL homeland experience was one of a lifetime. The OriginAL 2023 was one of great impact and an increased demand. We are currently fundraising for the 2024 cohorts, and <a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/niMKROwk2UqcDt_7fOQdVQ2?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">your support</a> is highly appreciated.</p>



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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">A succesful Fundraising Concert in New York</span></strong></li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">An incredible show by our renown Inva Mula together with pianist Genc Tukiçi and the band was organized in New York on May 24. This event, facilitated by Fadil Berisha, gathered over 800 of the Albanian-Americans in Town Hall Theatre to support OriginAL Program and its noble mission to connect young Albanians worldwide. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hre0RgT10J0&amp;t=206s&amp;emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mark Kosmo of the Global Albanians Foundation pledged</a> $1 million from now to his 100th birthday.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Facilitating Export Promotion &amp; Diaspora Market Linkages</strong></h2>



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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Kosova Women Entrepreneurs access Swiss German market</span></strong></li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">40 women entrepreneurs from Kosovo went to Düsseldorf where they had the opportunity to meet with dozens of diaspora businesses. In collaboration with Albanian-German Business Uninon in Germany, and supported by USAID Kosovo Compete, they also visited the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) of the city of Essen. <a href="https://germin.org/women-entrepreneurs-from-kosovo-meet-with-albanian-businesses-in-germany/?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more.</a></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>10 local businesses at the Diaspora Business Fair in Vienna</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Through MARDI Project, GERMIN supported 20 local producers from Kosova to participate at the Diaspora Business Fair, organized by the Albanian Diaspora Business Network in Austria. The fair was held in Vienna on October 21, 2023. Over a hundred B2B meetings took place from companies of IT, Wood-processing, Food Processing and Textile industries. <a href="https://germin.org/germin-sends-20-businesses-to-the-4th-edition-of-the-albanian-business-fair-in-austria-october-2023/?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read More.</a></p>



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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Linking Diaspora ICT Businesses with home country</span></strong></li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On October 13-14, 2023, we joined the largest technology conference in the region &#8211; KosICT, to facilitate the business-to-business (B2B) meetings between local companies and those from the diaspora or with diaspora background. Dozends of companies from the ICT and related sectors explored opportunities for collaboration and partnership. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GerminNGO/posts/pfbid02mfe9DjF9Af4s81JEtjW99u79a8p2qBXq5Y8pZsVNMSimdS4NMKxNU1Sy73gGP5jfl?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Diaspora Philanthropy</strong></h2>



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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Korçarët Ndihmojmë Korçarët</span></strong></li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dr. Yvonne Naum from Seattle, originally from Korça, inspired GAF to start this program by pledging  $22,500 as a start. Three projects will be initially supported to Helping Vulnerable Children at Naim Frasheri School; Roma Children at Day Care Centers, and Children with Disabilities in Korça. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a09krDIlCXA&amp;emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch Yvonne&#8217;s message for you.</a></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Diaspora helping flood-affected areas in Kosova</span></strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In response to the January 2023 floods in Kosova, organizations, five diaspora-based organizations from the US and Germany initiated the &#8220;Diaspora for Kosova&#8221; fundraising campaign to support affected families and buildings. The Technical High Schools of Skenderaj and Mitrovica <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GlobalAlbaniansFoundation/posts/pfbid02uMYdDDpwhSb8Z91Vnqafu11wqeHvRHfBYeQXVnJsVwJ5TRjpYVxpy8MgzN7qRXZXl?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">were supported</a> to renovate their facilities damaged by the floods.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Diaspora Organizations Network</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://globalalbanians.org/one-nation-a-unified-voice-for-the-albanian-diaspora/?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This initiative seeks</a> to channel the collective influence of the Albanian Diaspora into a force for positive change. Our objectives consist on supporting Advocacy efforts of different organizations; supporting Cultural Preservation and Anti-Defamation; and empowering youth to actively engage in community-driven initiatives.</p>



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		<title>Inva Mula to perform in New York for the OriginAL Program</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Suppose you&#8217;re a fan of Albanian music. In that case, you don&#8217;t want to miss the upcoming event featuring Inva Mula and Genc Tukiçi. On May 24th, they will perform live in New York to support the OriginAL program. As the name implies, OriginAL offers a new perspective on Albanian culture and heritage. The dream [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Suppose you&#8217;re a fan of Albanian music. In that case, you don&#8217;t want to miss the upcoming event featuring Inva Mula and Genc Tukiçi. On May 24th, they will perform live in New York to support the OriginAL program.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As the name implies, <a href="https://original.org.al/">OriginAL</a> offers a new perspective on Albanian culture and heritage. The dream of OriginAL is to provide a unique and life-changing experience for Albanian youth that will take them on a fascinating journey to the homelands and inspire them to be a part of a Global Albanian community. Hence, program aims to offer Albanian Young Adults a new perspective about the homeland&#8217;s culture and heritage, and their connection with it.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">OriginAL will be supported by our world-known soprano Inva Mula and the pianist, Genc Tukiçi. They will perform live for the program in the Town Hall Theatre of New York on the 24th of May.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>“A dëshironi një udhëtim falas në Shqipëri dhe Kosovë?”</em> &#8211; if you think that your descendants will have difficulties understanding this sentence, then it is time you join us and <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-bright-lights-of-original-concert-new-york-new-york-05-24-2023/event/03005E662BA407B5?emci=87598ba4-7fc9-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid=&amp;fbclid=IwAR3FwDk4J1z7DFzrHPvz2J6V2HAW6nuCDdUeRMtziAam3OTs29COuOiJZW4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY THE TICKET</a> for the concert now.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Take advantage of this unforgettable musical experience while supporting a great cause. Be part of an initiative that will transform the connection of the young Albanian diaspora generations with their origin. Be OriginAL!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <a href="https://globalalbanians.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Global Albanians Foundation</a> and <a href="https://germin.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GERMIN</a> power the concert and the OriginAL program. Therefore, the renowned photographer Fadil Berisha, alongside Albanian-American community activists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kosmo/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mark Kosmo</a> and <a href="https://germin.org/team-members/avni-mustafaj/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Avni Mustafaj</a>, will be your hosts of honour at this event.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">#AlbanianDiaspora #homeland #youth #education #heritage #connection #Albania #Kosova</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>“Oh my sons, I cried oceans for you. For 8546 days. Where are you? Only two of you returned to me”. Kështu në vargje poetike e ka përkthyer dhimbjen nga takimi me Nënën Ferdonije, Elsa Vejseli, pjesëmarrësja e programit OriginAL. Elsa, ishte një nga 40 pjesëmarrësit pionier të këtij program që nga 10 deri 22 [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Oh my sons, I cried oceans for you.</p>
<p>For 8546 days.</p>
<p>Where are you?</p>
<p>Only two of you returned to me”.</p>
<p>Kështu në vargje poetike e ka përkthyer dhimbjen nga takimi me Nënën Ferdonije, Elsa Vejseli, pjesëmarrësja e programit OriginAL. Elsa, ishte një nga 40 pjesëmarrësit pionier të këtij program që nga 10 deri 22 gushti qëndruan në Kosovë e në Shqipëri, me qëllimin e vetëm – që të ‘gjejnë rrënjët shqiptare’.</p>
<p>Për të, si për shumicën e pjesëmarrësve ditët e kaluara në OriginAL, ishin ditë që i dhanë kuptim origjinës së tyre shqiptare. Nga hulutimi të cilën e kemi realizuar në ditën e fundit të programit, 92 për qind e pjesëmarrësve janë shprehur se OriginAL ‘ishte një udhëtim që u ka ndihmuar të lidhen me rrënjët shqiptare’.</p>
<p>Për ne, ekipin prapa OriginAL, 92 përqindshi nuk është thjeshtë numër, por është përmbajtje dhe mbi të gjitha realizim i misionit tonë.</p>
<p>OriginAL ishte shumëngjyrësh në shumë dimensione. Në aspektin e idesë, aktiviteteve, qyteteve që vizituam, muzeve por mbi të gjitha në aspektin e pjesëmarrësve. OriginAL ishte i tillë siç ishte për shkak të pjesëmarrësve pionier të këtij programi. Kur në fillim na lindi ideja për një program që për qëllim kishte ‘gjetjen e rrënjëve shqiptare’, ne bëmë gjithçka që të sjellim të rinj të pasionuar për kulturën dhe historinë shqiptare. Por, në asnjërën rrethanë nuk menduam që ne do kishim dhjetëra të rinj kaq entuziastë, sa ishin në vitin e parë të OriginAL-it.</p>
<p>Prandaj, përmes këtij shkrimi duam që ju të kuptoni më shumë pikërisht për ta. OriginAL-istët tanë!</p>
<p>Elsa Vejseli, me prejardhje nga Maqedonia e Veriut por që është lindur e është rritur në kryeqytetin gjerman, e përshkruante OriginAL-in si një program që ka pritur gjithë jetën të ndodhte.</p>
<p>“Kur fillimisht dëgjova për OriginAL-in, thash ‘po’ kjo është ajo për të cilën kemi nevojë”, shprehej Elsa gjithë entuziazëm në ditën e parë të programit.</p>
<p>Elsa në program ka qenë me motrën e saj Diellzën. Të dyja kanë krijuar shoqëri me shumë prej pjesëmarrësve, duke u siguruar që të takohen me ta edhe pas përfundimit të OriginAL.</p>
<p>Jetnisi, djali nga Dukagjini por që gjithë jetën e ka kaluar në Belgjikë, kujdesej që të takohej me të gjithë, papërjashtim. Një djalë 24 vjeçar, që po doktoron për inxhinieri e cilëson OriginAL-in si një mundësi jetësore për të cilën ndihet shumë krenar.</p>
<p>Marku, djali 18 vjeç nga Malësia por që është lindur dhe rritur në Amerikë, gjithmonë e mban me krenari një zinxhir me shqiponjë. Për të prejardhja shqiptare është një prej gjërave për të cilat ndihet më së shumti krenar. Gjatë gjithë udhëtimit, Marku ka mbartur me vete flamurin shqiptar e bluzën të stampuar me emblemën e Ushtrisë Çlirimtare të Kosovës. Kështu, ai tregonte krenarin që ka për kombësinë shqiptare.</p>
<p>Alanuri dhe Sena, ishin dy vajzat nga Turqia me prejardhje shqiptare. Kur në fillim i kemi intervistuar që të jenë pjesë e OriginAL-it, mund t’ia shihje entuziazmin për të mësuar më shumë për vendin e paraardhësve të tyre.</p>
<p>Beqiri dhe Anisa, vëlla e motër nga Dibra por që jetojnë në Greqi, çdo herë kur vizitonim vendet historike (sidomos në Kosovë), ata ishin tërë kuriozitet. E kishin pritur me vite një program të tillë, jo vetëm për vizita në vendet historike por mbi të gjitha për tu takuar me shqiptarë të tjerë.</p>
<p>Kristina, një vajzë si rreze dielli. Gjatë intervistës ku edhe u përzgjodh të jetë pjesë e OriginAL-it, sytë i vizëllonin nga kënaqësia kur ia kumtuam lajmin që është përzgjedhur. “Ju faleminderit që më mundësuat të lidhem me rrënjët e mija”, shprehej Kristina në ditën e fundit të programit.</p>
<p>Ajo dhe Frederika, u miqësuan menjëherë. Frederika, një gocë më e qetë por me një shpirt artistik, kujdesej gjithmonë që të bënte fotografi dhe të ‘ngrinte’ kujtimet e ditëve në OriginAL.</p>
<p>I lindur dhe i rritur në Itali, Danieli ishte padyshim djali më çapkën i grupit. Ai ishte tërë kohës me humor dhe ishte gjithkun dhe me gjithsecilin. Aty ku dëgjoje të qeshura, aty ishte Danieli. Ai e fliste bukur gjuhën shqipe por seç kishte një problem të kuptonte shqiptarët e Kosovës. Por në fund të programit, ai edhe mësoi disa shprehje ‘alla kosovarqe’.</p>
<p>Danieli krijoi shoqëri me secilin por mbi të gjitha me Erlindin, shqiptarin nga Serbia. Erlindi ua shpjegonte të gjithëve si ishte të jesh shqiptar e të jetosh në Serbi. Ndonëse i ri në moshë, Erlindi është tejet i përditësuar me ngjarjet politike në Kosovë, Shqipëri dhe në Serbi- prandaj pas çdo vizite ai kujdesej që mikut të tij nga Italia t’i jepte edhe informata shtesë.</p>
<p>“Çdo ditë më mirë se dje”, thoshte Bledi me prejardhje nga Suhareka e që jeton në Itali. Kështu e përshkruante çdo herë Bledi kur e pyesnim se si po kalon në OriginAL. Për të si për shumicën prej pjesëmarrësve, ky ishte padyshim një prej udhëtimeve më mbresëlënëse të jetës.</p>
<p>Roni e fliste aq bukur gjuhën shqipe, ndonëse i lindur dhe i rritur në Gjermani. “Për prindërit ka qenë e rëndësishme që ne fëmijët ta flisnim shqipen. Gjatë fëmijërisë, çdo mbrëmje mësonim gjuhën shqipe”, thoshte Roni kur e pyesnin se si e ka mësuar shqipen.</p>
<p>Shqipen bukur e fliste edhe Ilaria. Ajo është një vajzë gjithë jetë, mjaftonte të dëgjonte një tingull dhe fillonte të vallëzonte.</p>
<p>Iliri, një djalë nga Gjilani por që jeton në Francë ëndërron që një ditë të kthehet e të jap kontributin në Kosovë. Flet me aq dashuri për vendlindjen dhe është aq i përditësuar me ngjarjet politike në vend.</p>
<p>Sara nuk fliste shumë pasi sytë e saj shprehnin më shumë se fjalët. Kishte vite që nuk kishte vizituar vendin e origjinës por OriginAL-i i la një shije ndryshe për Shqipërinë e Kosovën.</p>
<p>Trina, vajza më artiste e grupit. Në kohë të lirë, ajo vizatonte shokët dhe shoqet e saj të OriginAL-it. Trina, është lindur dhe rritur në Londër. Çdo vit vjen në Kosovë, por për të ishte hera e parë që vizitonte aq shumë vende historike dhe kulturore.</p>
<p>Ajo dhe Linda u bënë mike të mira. Linda, e lindur dhe e rritur në Gjermani kishte një dëshirë të paparë për të mësuar më shumë për vendlindjen e prindërve të saj.</p>
<p>Xhoi, ashtu si edhe vet emri i saj ishte ‘gëzimi’ i grupit. E fliste aq bukur shqipen, sa po të mos e dije që nuk është rritur në Shqipëri, mund lirisht ta ngatërroje për një ‘tironse’.</p>
<p>Dita, seç ka një përzierje të këndshme të një njuorkezeje dhe të një shqiptareje. Me një bukuri shqiptareje e me një shpirt të lirë prej amerikaneje, Dita plotësonte mjeshtërisht mozaikun e pjesëmarrësve të OriginAL-it.</p>
<p>Këta janë vetëm disa nga pjesëmarrësit pionier të këtij programi shumëngjyrësh. OriginAL ishte i suksesshëm pikërisht për shkak të tyre. Prandaj, ky shkrim u dedikohet OriginAL-istëve. Atyre që e bënë OriginAL-in një eksperiencë të paharrueshme.</p>
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