{"id":11179,"date":"2024-01-17T17:25:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T17:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germin.org\/?p=8646"},"modified":"2024-01-17T17:25:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T17:25:15","slug":"year-in-review-germin-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/germin.org\/sq\/year-in-review-germin-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Year in Review GERMIN 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we reflect on the past year, it brings us immense pride to share the highlights of our tireless efforts in fostering meaningful connections between the Diaspora and our homelands. Through several initiatives and events, we have worked hard towards strengthening the bonds that unite our vibrant diasporic community with our roots in the homeland. From engaging cultural and professional exchanges to forging valuable partnerships, we have endeavored to create a space where the rich tapestry of Albanian Diaspora flourishes. This &#8216;2023 in review&#8217; encapsulates the spirit of unity, collaboration, and shared aspirations that continue to define our collective &#8216;diasporizing&#8217; journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Know-how and Skills&#8217; Transfer \/ Exchanges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8648\" src=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Know-how-for-Kosovas-Municipalities-and-CSOs-1024x745.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Know-how for Kosova&#8217;s Municipalities and CSOs<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>21 Diaspora Professionals have been linked with Kosova&#8217;s municipalities and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/sq\/contribution-to-kosovo-the-debt-that-must-be-returned-to-the-homeland\/?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Civil Society Organizations<\/a>\u00a0to contribute in a variety of development and capacity-building projects. From digital educational platforms to development strategies, diaspora&#8217;s know-how has been leveraged by local stakeholders.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7104463116234633216?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7104463116234633216%29&amp;emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Read about one example.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8649\" src=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diaspora-Mentorship-for-Women-in-Politics.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Diaspora Mentorship for Women in Politics<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>52 elected and prospective elective women from municipalities of Shtime, Istog, Vushtrri, Suhareka, Lipjan, Rahovec, and Podujev\u00eb were mentored by 26 diaspora experts in key areas of interest, connecting and fostering mutual learning relationships. A final conference gathered all of them, as well as institutional stakeholders.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/sq\/germins-diaspora-for-women-in-politics-project\/?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8650\" src=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Regional-Youth-Mobility-and-Exchanges.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Regional Youth Mobility and Exchanges<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GERMIN, together with partner organizations from North Macedonia and Montenegro continued the initiative \u201cEnhancing Regional Cooperation and Mobility among Young Researchers in the Western Balkans\u201d under the MOVE Grant Scheme, funded by the Western Balkans Fund.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=731538359013797&amp;set=pb.100064729177672.-2207520000&amp;type=3&amp;emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 fellows<\/a>\u00a0finished a 10-day fellowship in neighboring countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Avokimi &amp; Diplomacia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8652\" src=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diaspora-Flet-2023-conference-gathers-over-500-attendees-from-16-countries-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rS-pOqFKSDU?si=rvQyELfM4LF8aH1s&amp;emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diaspora Flet 2023<\/a>\u00a0conference gathers over 500 attendees from 16 countries<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>72 hours program, 500+ participants, 74 speakers, 13 sessions, 21 partner organizations and institutions. On May 18, 19, and 20, 2023, GERMIN organized the third edition of the largest Albanian Diaspora Conference, \u201cDiaspora Flet\u201d, in Prishtina. Themed \u201cHow can we co-create?\u201d \u2013 the conference aimed to explore and foster cooperation in various fields, positively affecting the diaspora communities and making significant changes in the countries of origin.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/sq\/8250-2\/?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8654\" src=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kosova-Improves-Diaspora-Voting.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Kosova Improves Diaspora Voting<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Parliament of Kosova has enhanced the out-of-country voting by amending the electoral law, which includes Germin&#8217;s recommendation to allow physical voting in diplomatic missions from the next elections.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuvendikosoves.org\/shq\/punesimi\/per-publikun\/lajmi\/kuvendi-miratoi-ligjin-per-zgjedhjet-e-pergji-32793\/?fbclid=IwAR154bph6f7gZTkunPbYRlnvmGEB6amgTiQfX0W9xETJgsQwWdmaClDGuec_aem_th_AfQn0GIrq9DOYkxsMrDkXvv1rI65Hvcm6NbSZ6Ov2_kjBqQV7KeqA1U7EMnwQMwxHVA&amp;emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The scaling up of OriginAL Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CMuH8eP2-gQ&amp;ab_channel=GERMIN<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Two cohorts in one year: increased demand for the program<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sixty participants from 17 different countries experienced our homeland in a unique way through the OriginAL program. By visiting 15 cities, over 60 sites, and meeting hundreds of local peers, their OriginAL homeland experience was one of a lifetime. The OriginAL 2023 was one of great impact and an increased demand. We are currently fundraising for the 2024 cohorts, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/niMKROwk2UqcDt_7fOQdVQ2?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your support<\/a>\u00a0is highly appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hre0RgT10J0&amp;ab_channel=GERMIN<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A succesful Fundraising Concert in New York<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An incredible show by our renown Inva Mula together with pianist Genc Tuki\u00e7i and the band was organized in New York on May 24. This event, facilitated by Fadil Berisha, gathered over 800 of the Albanian-Americans in Town Hall Theatre to support OriginAL Program and its noble mission to connect young Albanians worldwide.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hre0RgT10J0&amp;t=206s&amp;emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mark Kosmo of the Global Albanians Foundation pledged<\/a>\u00a0$1 million from now to his 100th birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facilitating Export Promotion &amp; Diaspora Market Linkages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8656\" src=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kosova-Women-Entrepreneurs-access-Swiss-German-market-1024x745.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Kosova Women Entrepreneurs access Swiss German market<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>40 women entrepreneurs from Kosovo went to D\u00fcsseldorf where they had the opportunity to meet with dozens of diaspora businesses. In collaboration with Albanian-German Business Uninon in Germany, and supported by USAID Kosovo Compete, they also visited the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) of the city of Essen.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/sq\/women-entrepreneurs-from-kosovo-meet-with-albanian-businesses-in-germany\/?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8658\" src=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/10-local-businesses-at-the-Diaspora-Business-Fair-in-Vienna-1024x745.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 local businesses at the Diaspora Business Fair in Vienna<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through MARDI Project, GERMIN supported 20 local producers from Kosova to participate at the Diaspora Business Fair, organized by the Albanian Diaspora Business Network in Austria. The fair was held in Vienna on October 21, 2023. Over a hundred B2B meetings took place from companies of IT, Wood-processing, Food Processing and Textile industries.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/sq\/germin-sends-20-businesses-to-the-4th-edition-of-the-albanian-business-fair-in-austria-october-2023\/?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8659\" src=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Linking-Diaspora-ICT-Businesses-with-home-country-1024x745.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Linking Diaspora ICT Businesses with home country<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On October 13-14, 2023, we joined the largest technology conference in the region &#8211; KosICT, to facilitate the business-to-business (B2B) meetings between local companies and those from the diaspora or with diaspora background. Dozends of companies from the ICT and related sectors explored opportunities for collaboration and partnership.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GerminNGO\/posts\/pfbid02mfe9DjF9Af4s81JEtjW99u79a8p2qBXq5Y8pZsVNMSimdS4NMKxNU1Sy73gGP5jfl?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Filantropia e Diaspor\u00ebs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-image-8661\" src=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Korcaret-Ndihmojme-Korcaret.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Korcaret-Ndihmojme-Korcaret.png 990w, https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Korcaret-Ndihmojme-Korcaret-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Korcaret-Ndihmojme-Korcaret-768x559.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Kor\u00e7ar\u00ebt Ndihmojm\u00eb Kor\u00e7ar\u00ebt<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Yvonne Naum from Seattle, originally from Kor\u00e7a, inspired GAF to start this program by pledging\u00a0 $22,500 as a start. Three projects will be initially supported to Helping Vulnerable Children at Naim Frasheri School; Roma Children at Day Care Centers, and Children with Disabilities in Kor\u00e7a.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a09krDIlCXA&amp;emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Yvonne&#8217;s message for you.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8663\" src=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diaspora-helping-flood-affected-areas-in-Kosova-1024x745.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Diaspora helping flood-affected areas in Kosova<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to the January 2023 floods in Kosova, organizations, five diaspora-based organizations from the US and Germany initiated the &#8220;Diaspora for Kosova&#8221; fundraising campaign to support affected families and buildings. The Technical High Schools of Skenderaj and Mitrovica\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GlobalAlbaniansFoundation\/posts\/pfbid02uMYdDDpwhSb8Z91Vnqafu11wqeHvRHfBYeQXVnJsVwJ5TRjpYVxpy8MgzN7qRXZXl?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">were supported<\/a>\u00a0to renovate their facilities damaged by the floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8664\" src=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diaspora-Organizations-Network-1024x745.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diaspora Organizations Network<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/globalalbanians.org\/one-nation-a-unified-voice-for-the-albanian-diaspora\/?emci=2e155e72-2aa5-ee11-bea1-002248223f36&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid={{ContactsEmailID}}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This initiative seeks<\/a>\u00a0to channel the collective influence of the Albanian Diaspora into a force for positive change. Our objectives consist on supporting Advocacy efforts of different organizations; supporting Cultural Preservation and Anti-Defamation; and empowering youth to actively engage in community-driven initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8665\" src=\"https:\/\/germin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/We-thank-our-core-donors-and-partners-1024x465.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we reflect on the past year, it brings us immense pride to share the highlights of our tireless efforts in fostering meaningful connections between the Diaspora and our homelands. Through several initiatives and events, we have worked hard towards strengthening the bonds that unite our vibrant diasporic community with our roots in the homeland. 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