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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
IBAS: From an Innovative Idea to a Financial Market Leader
When Gazmend Selmani began his journey to establish IBAS, he had a clear vision: to create a financial institution that would not only modernize payment and investment services but also change the way individuals and businesses manage their finances. Identifying a gap in the market and a strong demand for innovation, he and his team […]
OriginAL Opens Applications for 2025 Cohorts
OriginAL proudly announces the opening of applications for the 2025 cohorts. This exceptional educational and cultural program invites young Albanians aged 18 to 24 to embark on an enriching journey of discovery, connection, and personal growth. Participants in OriginAL will engage in immersive experiences, exploring the cultural heritage, history, language, and traditions of Kosovo […]
Inclusion and Empowerment of Women in the Diaspora: Priorities and Opportunities
GERMIN publishes a new policy brief exploring the role and contributions of Albanian women in the diaspora, the challenges they face, and opportunities for their empowerment. This policy brief provides recommendations for improving policies and encouraging the active participation of women in economic, social, and political development—both in their host countries and their countries of […]
National and Cultural Identity of the Albanian Diaspora
The Albanian diaspora plays a key role in preserving culture and maintaining strong ties with the homeland. However, challenges such as assimilation and lack of institutional support require concrete measures to safeguard national identity. GERMIN has published a policy brief on the national and cultural identity of the Albanian diaspora, written by Dr. Klement […]
Success Story: Transforming Education Through Diaspora Mentorship
Empowering Educators with Cutting-Edge Technology In a small corner of Kosovo, a remarkable partnership between a diaspora expert and a high school has reshaped the way education integrates with technology. Shkëlqim Sina, a Senior Software Engineer based in Germany, brought his global expertise to the “Peer-to-Peer Diaspora Mentorship” program. Through Germin’s matching efforts, he collaborated […]
List of Polling Stations for the Diaspora
To facilitate the voting process for the diaspora, Germin has prepared a detailed list of polling stations, including the addresses of embassies and consulates where you can vote in person, as well as postal addresses for sending ballots. Click on the links below to download the complete documents, depending on the country where you […]
The second edition of the OriginAL program is officially launched
On August 4th, the second edition of the OriginAL program was officially launched. Participants had the opportunity to see the program’s insights, its inaugural edition, and its ambitious goals. This event opened with a surprise performance by Arbër Selmani, journalist and poet from Pristina. He moved the audience with a rendition of his poem called […]
