GERMIN Holds Meetings with Diaspora Businesses
GERMIN is holding meetings with diaspora businesses as part of the HOME project, in cooperation with Caritas Switzerland. The meetings aim to better understand these businesses’ experiences, needs and interests, while exploring opportunities for cooperation with Kosovo. Through direct dialogue, GERMIN is discussing ways to strengthen connections with the local market, exchange knowledge and create […]
Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Diaspora Engagement
The Training of Trainers on Diaspora Engagement brought together municipal officials and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora to develop knowledge and practical tools for cooperation with the diaspora. Across three modules, participants explored institutional needs, motivations and barriers to engagement, trust-building and two-way communication. Through discussions, practical exercises and exchanges of […]
GERMIN and Foundation House Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
GERMIN and Foundation House have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen diaspora engagement, advance innovation and connect Kosovo’s talent and entrepreneurs with international opportunities. The partnership aims to expand cooperation networks and support knowledge exchange in innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development. Through joint initiatives, both organizations seek to create more opportunities for collaboration between […]
Diaspora4Innovation Conference Connects Diaspora Expertise with Albania’s Education and Innovation Sectors
On 10–11 September 2026, GERMIN brought together diaspora professionals, scholars based in Albania, university leaders, public institutions, entrepreneurs, students and international partners at the Pyramid – Innovation Hubitat in Tirana. The two-day Diaspora4Innovation Conference focused on a central question: How can Albania turn diaspora knowledge, experience and professional networks into long-term institutional cooperation? Through panel […]
Two weeks, Countless Stories: Inside OriginAL Cohort 10
From 11 to 23 August 2026, 42 participants of Albanian origin came together for a journey across Kosovë and Albania. They arrived from 14 countries with different stories, accents and connections to their roots. They left as a community. At the beginning of OriginAL Cohort 10, many participants knew one another only through names on […]
OriginAL Cohort 10 Officially Opens in Prishtina
Last night, the official opening ceremony of the 10th Cohort of the OriginAL program was held at RIT Kosovo in Prishtina, marking the beginning of a new experience for young Albanians from the diaspora. The ceremony opened with remarks by Sihana Bejtullahu, Co-Executive Director of GERMIN, while Gjovani Cinari, an OriginAL alumnus, shared his personal […]
Diaspora4Innovation: From Knowledge Exchange to Lasting Results in Education, Research, and Entrepreneurship
Diaspora4Innovation was built on the idea that the knowledge, professional experience, and networks of the Albanian diaspora can produce concrete results when they connect through a structured process with universities, students, entrepreneurs, and innovation actors in Albania. Implemented by GERMIN and powered by EU4Innovation, the project brought together diaspora professionals and scholars, higher education institutions, […]
GERMIN and RIT Kosovo (A.U.K.) Sign a Cooperation Agreement
GERMIN and RIT Kosovo (A.U.K.) have signed a cooperation agreement to support young people through education, leadership development and diaspora engagement. The partnership aims to create opportunities for students and young professionals by connecting education with the knowledge, experience and networks of the diaspora. The meeting brought together RIT Kosovo President Dr. Albina Balidemaj, representatives […]
Meet the Scholar: Connecting Innovation and Cybersecurity Through Diaspora Academic Exchange
Through Diaspora4Innovation, GERMIN and EU4Innovation are highlighting the stories of diaspora and resident scholars who are strengthening higher education in Albania through academic exchange, co-teaching, research, and long-term institutional cooperation. This story focuses on the collaboration between Dr. Fatbardh Veseli, a diaspora scholar based in Germany, and Prof. Asoc. Dr. Edlira Martiri at the University […]
OriginAL: What We Made Possible Together in New York City
On June 10, the Albanian-American community came together in New York City for a special evening in support of OriginAL and Albanian diaspora youth. Hosted by Fadil Berisha, Avni Mustafaj, and Mark Kosmo, the event brought together supporters, alumni, and friends of the program for a night filled with stories, gratitude, and shared commitment to […]