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 […]
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 […]
Dita e Diasporës në Kosovë: Festojmë kontributet intelektuale dhe profesionale
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 […]
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 […]
Forcimi i Inovacionit dhe Arsimit: Partneriteti i Ri që Lidh Universitetet Shqiptare me Diasporën
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: Nga Një Ide Inovative në Një Lider të Tregut Financiar
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 […]
Tryezë Diskutimi – Fuqizimi i Forcës Punëtore në Kosovë: Kapitali Njerëzor dhe Mentorimi
Kjo tryezë diskutimi theksoi rolin e kapitalit njerëzor të diasporës në formimin e forcës punëtore të Kosovës. Mentorët e diasporës dhe përfituesit lokalë (mentees) që ishin pjesë e Programit të Mentorimit Peer-to-peer të Diasporës, ndanë disa nga arritjet dhe reagimet mbi ndikimin e programit gjatë viteve. Në fjalën e tij të mirëseardhjes, Z. Avni […]
