OriginAL 2026 Applications Are Now Open
We invite young Albanians from worldwide, ages 18 to 24, to apply for this transformative educational and cultural program to our homelands. OriginAL’s mission is to bring the Albanian youth on a free two-week trip to their homeland countries every year that will: For 2026, applicants can select their preferred participation period, making it easier […]
Co-Teaching Across Borders, Bringing R Studio into Albanian Classrooms
Diaspora4Innovation – Meet the Scholar Series Through Diaspora4Innovation, GERMIN and EU4Innovation create space for meaningful academic exchange between diaspora scholars and resident faculty in Albania. The Meet the Scholar Series documents these collaborations and shows how shared teaching experiences translate into stronger universities, more relevant curricula, and empowered students. One such collaboration brought together Dr […]
Diaspora4Innovation Meet the Scholar Series:
Connecting Global Knowledge with Albanian Higher Education Diaspora4Innovation showed how sustained collaboration between diaspora scholars and resident academics can strengthen higher education in Albania through shared responsibility and long term impact. Through the Diaspora4Education component, the programme supported a close academic partnership between Dr. Ernil Sabaj, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the […]
U mbajt konferenca përmbyllëse e projektit Diaspora për Gratë në Politikë
The closing conference of the “Diaspora for Women in Politics” project brought together women from seven municipalities in Kosovo to reflect on their experiences, challenges, and the tangible results of two years of work aimed at strengthening women’s role in local politics. The event was opened by Arieta Dragusha, Communication Officer at GERMIN, who highlighted […]
GERMIN organizon edicionin e katërt të konferencës “Diaspora Flet” në Këln, Gjermani
GERMIN, in partnership with GIZ – Shaping Development-Oriented Migration (MEG), will host the fourth edition of the “Diaspora Flet” Conference on November 7–9, 2025, at Novotel Köln City in Cologne, Germany. Building on its strong regional legacy, Diaspora Flet now rises to the international stage, connecting diaspora organizations, institutions, and development partners from both home […]
Diaspora4Innovation, nga Venecia në Shqipëri: Dija pa kufij, që po kthehet në veprim edhe kete
In a world where knowledge and innovation know no borders, collaboration between resident academics and those from the Albanian diaspora is becoming increasingly important for the future of education, scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Albania. The exchange of experiences and the acquisition of new knowledge from some of the most advanced models in Europe […]
Rrënjë që na bashkojnë : OriginAL 2025 në Kosovë dhe Shqipëri
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 […]
Rrënjët që Bashkuan komunitetin shqiptar në Cyrih
On October 3, 2025, the Albanian community in Switzerland gathered at SOHO Zürich for an evening that will long be remembered — “Roots that Connect Us.” Organized by GERMIN, this special event celebrated the success of the OriginAL program, which offers young members of the Albanian diaspora a fully funded two-week journey to discover their […]
Ruajtja e Gjuhës Shqipe në Diasporë – Një Detyrë Kombëtare
The Albanian language, as the most visible sign of our national identity, is an indispensable treasure that must be preserved and spread not only within the borders of the home countries but everywhere Albanians live. Today, in a globalized world, preserving the mother tongue in the diaspora requires commitment, cooperation, and sustainable strategies. Although valuable […]
Policat e Sigurimit Kufitar për Diasporën e Kosovës: Cilat janë vëzhgimet dhe rekomandimet e diasporës?
Germin publishes a brief analysis of border insurance policies for the Kosovar diaspora, presenting the diaspora’s observations and recommendations on the steps taken so far and the measures needed to address the challenges. The analysis covers the financial and procedural impact of Kosovo’s non-membership in the Green Card System, efforts to ease costs for the […]
