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, […]
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 […]
Modernizing Engineering Education through International Academic Collaboration
The Diaspora4Innovation project highlights how sustained collaboration between diaspora scholars and resident academics can drive innovation in higher education in Albania. By modernizing curricula, advancing research, and equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to address emerging global technological challenges, this initiative effectively bridges regional education with global advancements. Within the framework of the […]
Meet the Scholars: Dr. Gladiola Goranci-Buzhala and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Albana Halili Bring Biomedical Research Closer to Students in Albania
Through Diaspora4Innovation, diaspora scholar Dr. Gladiola Goranci-Buzhala and resident scholar Assoc. Prof Dr. Albana Halili developed a meaningful academic partnership at Western Balkans University, connecting international research experience with local teaching needs in biomedical sciences. Their collaboration focused on strengthening course content, introducing practical research skills, and helping students better understand how scientific knowledge moves from theory to laboratory practice. […]
Interesi i diasporës për votim vazhdon të rritet, sfidë mbetet informimi i qytetarëve
Prishtina, 26 May 2026 – Germin organised the discussion roundtable, “Out-of-Country Voting: The Diaspora in Kosovo’s Parliamentary Elections”, where it presented its analysis on the organisation, participation, and impact of diaspora voting in Kosovo’s 2025 parliamentary elections. The analysis shows that diaspora participation in elections has steadily increased over time, while 2025 marked the most […]
Diaspora e Padukshme: Migrimi, Identiteti dhe Përkatësia e Ballkanasve në Shtetet e Bashkuara
By Enisa Murseli Gjokaj When we talk about diaspora, we usually think of organized communities, cultural associations, professional networks, and strong ties to the country of origin. However, not all migrants experience diaspora in the same way. Some live in a space between legal systems, national identities, and state institutions. They are part of the […]
Germin’s Financial Report Statement 2025
Below you can download the Financial Statements Report of Germin for the period January 1 – December 31, 2025
Revising Entrepreneurship Education in Albania for Global and Digital Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
As entrepreneurship and small business are being reshaped by emerging technologies, new forms of innovation, and increasingly interconnected markets, university curricula also need to change with them. The Diaspora4Innovation supported revising entrepreneurship and small business courses in Albania to better reflect the opportunities and challenges of today’s global and digital entrepreneurial ecosystem. The aim was […]