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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Youth and Student Organization and Networking in the Diaspora
The organization and networking of Albanian youth and students in the diaspora has been and remains the foundation of community organization in the diaspora and the source of activism for the country of origin. Young people and students in the diaspora play an important role in intergenerational relations within the diaspora and in links with […]
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 […]
Për OriginAL-istët / For OriginAL participants
“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 […]
