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 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 […]
GERMIN Talks for Policy Development with Germany’s Albanians
GERMIN organized two crucial meetings in Germany between December 12 and 14, held respectively in Berlin and Hamburg, focusing on engaging the Albanian diaspora in discussions concerning their pivotal role in shaping policies for Kosovo’s development. The primary objective of these meetings was to analyze the specific needs of the diaspora and contribute to ongoing […]
Call for Albanian Women in ICT to benefit from a Diaspora-led Mentorship
GERMIN opens the call for Albanian women and girls from the world of ICT/startups who want to benefit from a mentoring project by professionals from the diaspora. Project Title: “Diaspora Supporting Albanian Women Entrepreneurs”. This project seeks to connect women entrepreneurs in Albania with Albanian diaspora professionals to foster growth through mentorship and coaching. It […]
GERMIN has started the implementation of the “Diaspora for Policy Making” project
We are pleased to announce the initiation of the project ‘Diaspora Engagement for the Advancement of Politics in Kosovo.’ The primary goal of this 16-month project is to improve policy-making processes in Kosovo by optimizing the contributions of the diaspora. The two main objectives through which GERMIN aims to achieve this goal are: • Support […]
