{"id":438,"date":"2025-05-27T00:25:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T00:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germin.org\/?page_id=438"},"modified":"2025-08-28T08:28:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T08:28:52","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/germin.org\/sq\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Rreth Nesh"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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OUR STORY<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2018Germin\u2019<\/span> means <\/span>
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GERMIN empowers and unites Albanians globally by leveraging our collective resources to support the democratization and development of our homeland countries. We aim to harness innovation, technology, social networks, and Albanians\u2019 rich cultural heritage to inspire and enact meaningful changes both in our homelands and worldwide. The word \u2018Germin\u2019<\/span> is of Latin origin meaning \u2018to grow, to prosper\u2019<\/span> Making use of the latter, our organization aims to establish a solid foundation on which Albanians will eventually build its right walls on, for the betterment of their homelands.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our mission<\/strong> is to serve as a vibrant, dynamic bridge that connects Albanians worldwide to inspire leadership and innovation, enhance engagement and entrepreneurship, and to facilitate and build strategic connections. Our vision is to foster a globally connected and empowered Albanian Diaspora, actively contributing to the social, economic, and democratic development of their home countries. We strive to build strong, lasting ties between the diaspora and local communities, driving sustainable progress and meaningful impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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more about germin<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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TESTIMONIALS<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our network is our added value!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cThe human, social, political and educational resources of the Albanian Diaspora, especially in German speaking countries were never seen as a possibility to promote the new Republic of Kosovo. Their identification with their birth country or country of heritage finds their main platform in the \u201cDiaspora flet\u201d conference where they were the main actor and created sustainably networking and topics for the conference that still today are topics in the social conversation in the country. As Chairman of an Association in Germany we have now a cooperation partner on the \u201cground\u201d to every topic. Germin is doing such great work in the fight for the right of Vote, for Human Aid Action and for Policy for the Diaspora rights in all areas.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cGERMIN has fast emerged as an exemplar diaspora organization. Through their creative, fresh and innovative approaches, they have created structures and systems of diaspora engagement that will be formative processes for the diaspora sector for the foreseeable future.\u2028\u2028Every country working on diaspora needs a GERMIN as their models of work have answered one of the age-old questions of diaspora engagement by building trust through their authenticity of work. I have no doubt their expertise and models will be exported globally very soon.\u2028\u2028I have had the pleasure of seeing GERMIN grow from pretty much a blank canvas to a leading light for its peers on diaspora work. After spending time with their incredible team, at both an executive and operational level, the future is bright for GERMIN.\u2028\u2028The energies and expertise that flow through their team, which represents the inherent diversity required for effective impact in the networked 21st century, are a constant source of inspiration for my work. They are just a brilliant bunch led by an ethos and value driven spirit fit for our times.\u2028\u2028They are doing an incredible job for their region and partners so we should never take them for granted. Therefore, I encourage anyone reading this to support these incredible young people to achieve their aspirations through this incredible organization.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cAll countries can benefit greatly from their diasporas, especially in today\u2019s world, which is so well connected thanks to advancements in technology. The Albanian diaspora has proved throughout history that it is able to make a significant impact in its homeland in many aspects. Being able to use the diaspora potential for the specific needs of a developing homeland is key and Germin has shown that it is able to do this successfully by connecting with the Albanian diaspora and by creating and running excellent projects. With its efficient and vibrant staff Germin is a model for other organisations wishing to work in the diaspora field.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cSuch schools help to share a lot of positivity and encourage youth to work on their biggest potential.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cIt\u2019s fun and interesting to be part of the group with so much expertise, knowledge, education and enthusiasm. And I think this a good starting point for a better future.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cGermin in Kosovo is a really good example of such an organisation who are perfectly placed to turn brain drain into brain gain and brain exchange. Made up of talented and passionate professionals who have researched the potential and identified key Kosovans overseas they have put in place the building blocks and structures to convert sentiment and goodwill into practical projects which will benefit their homeland. Germin have identified global best practice in Diaspora engagement and can become one of the leaders in this field.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cI have been engaged ever since the early days of Germin on advisory role capacity and this journey with Germin has reawakened my love and connection with Kosova. Apart from that it has presented me with an opportunity to meet some truly inspiring changemakers that I continue working to this day.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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