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		<title>From Kosovo to the World: Support our STEM STUDENTS 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:25:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Në Shqip &#8212; Scroll down for English Nga Kosova në Botë: Mbështetni NXËNËSIT tanë të STEM 2026 Synojmë të fuqizojmë të rinjtë e Kosovës që të arrijnë sukses në Olimpiadën e STEM-it përmes trajnimeve cilësore, mentorimit profesional dhe mundësive që i lidhin me standardet ndërkombëtare të ekselencës. Çdo vit, nxënës të dalluar nga Kosova fitojnë [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Në Shqip &#8212; Scroll down for English</strong></p>



<p><strong>Nga Kosova në Botë: Mbështetni NXËNËSIT tanë të STEM 2026</strong></p>



<p>Synojmë të fuqizojmë të rinjtë e Kosovës që të arrijnë sukses në Olimpiadën e STEM-it përmes trajnimeve cilësore, mentorimit profesional dhe mundësive që i lidhin me standardet ndërkombëtare të ekselencës.</p>



<p>Çdo vit, nxënës të dalluar nga Kosova fitojnë mundësinë të përfaqësojnë vendin e tyre në Olimpiadën e STEM-it, duke garuar në fusha si Shkenca, Teknologjia, Inxhinieria, Programimi (Coding), Matematika dhe Inteligjenca Artificiale (AI).</p>



<p>Në vitin 2026, 25 nga mendjet më të talentuara të reja të Kosovës do të marrin pjesë në Olimpiadën e STEM-it, e cila do të mbahet në Romë, Itali, në muajin korrik.</p>



<p>Ky event global do të mbledhë rreth 1,000 pjesëmarrës nga mbi 150 shtete, duke ofruar një platformë shumë konkurruese dhe frymëzuese ku nxënësit prezantojnë njohuritë, kreativitetin dhe aftësitë e tyre për zgjidhjen e problemeve në një skenë ndërkombëtare.</p>



<p>Donacioni juaj ndihmon për të:</p>



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<li>Siguruar përgatitje profesionale dhe mbështetje të vazhdueshme për nxënësit, duke i ndihmuar të zhvillojnë aftësitë e tyre dhe të arrijnë rezultate të larta</li>



<li>Mbuluar shpenzimet e udhëtimit, akomodimit dhe pjesëmarrjes, duke garantuar që mungesa e mjeteve financiare të mos jetë pengesë për përfaqësimin e Kosovës</li>



<li>Forcuar zhvillimin afatgjatë të arsimit STEM në Kosovë duke mbështetur inovatorët e rinj, duke formuar liderët e së ardhmes dhe duke nxitur një kulturë të ekselencës dhe konkurrueshmërisë globale</li>
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<p><strong>From Kosovo to the World: Support our STEM STUDENTS 2026</strong></p>



<p>We aim to empower Kosovo&#8217;s youth to succeed in the STEM Olympiad through quality training, professional mentoring and opportunities that connect them to international standards of excellence.</p>



<p>Every year, outstanding students from Kosovo earn the opportunity to represent their country in the STEM Olympiad, competing in fields such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Coding, Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (AI).</p>



<p>In 2026, 25 of Kosovo&#8217;s most talented young minds will participate in the STEM Olympiad, which will be held in Rome, Italy, in July.</p>



<p>This global event will bring together around 1,000 participants from over 150 countries, providing a highly competitive and inspiring platform where students showcase their knowledge, creativity and problem-solving skills on an international stage.</p>



<p>Your donation helps to:</p>



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<li>Provide professional preparation and ongoing support for students, helping them develop their skills and achieve high results</li>



<li>Cover travel, accommodation and participation costs, ensuring that lack of financial means is not an obstacle to representing Kosovo</li>



<li>Strengthen the long-term development of STEM education in Kosovo by supporting young innovators, shaping future leaders and fostering a culture of excellence and global competitiveness</li>
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		<title>Projekti Libra: Duke Kthyer Faqe për Brezin e Ardhshëm të Shkodrës</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Scroll down for the English version 🌟 Bashkohuni me ne për të kthyer faqen për Shkodrën! 🌟 Shkodra njihet prej kohësh si &#8220;Djepi i Kulturës&#8221; i Shqipërisë, megjithatë në lagjet dhe periferitë rurale më të pafavorizuara, shumë fëmijë po rriten pa pasur qasje në asnjë libër të tyre. Projekti Libri u krijua për ta ndryshuar [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Scroll down for the English version</strong></p>



<p id="isPasted"><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f31f.png" alt="🌟" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Bashkohuni me ne për të kthyer faqen për Shkodrën! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f31f.png" alt="🌟" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong></p>



<p>Shkodra njihet prej kohësh si &#8220;Djepi i Kulturës&#8221; i Shqipërisë, megjithatë në lagjet dhe periferitë rurale më të pafavorizuara, shumë fëmijë po rriten pa pasur qasje në asnjë libër të tyre. Projekti Libri u krijua për ta ndryshuar këtë.</p>



<p>Misioni ynë është i thjeshtë: t&#8217;u japim libra frymëzues dhe me cilësi të lartë fëmijëve në Shkodër që kanë më shumë nevojë për to. Duke financuar bibliotekat e shkollave dhe këndet e leximit në komunitet, ne po sigurohemi që barrierat ekonomike të mos pengojnë imagjinatën ose arsimimin e një fëmije.</p>



<p><strong>Pse Shkodra?</strong></p>



<p>Ndërsa qendra e qytetit lulëzon, shkollat në zonat rurale përreth dhe komunitetet e margjinalizuara shpesh nuk kanë buxhet për asgjë përtej teksteve shkollore bazë. Shumë nga këto rafte biblioteke kanë qenë bosh për vite me radhë. Ne besojmë se shkrim-leximi është mjeti më i madh për fuqizim, dhe çdo fëmijë në Shkodër &#8211; pavarësisht nga prejardhja e tij &#8211; meriton të jetë pjesë e trashëgimisë së pasur letrare të Shqipërisë.</p>



<p><strong>Si ndihmon donacioni juaj</strong></p>



<p>100% e donacionit tuaj shkon direkt për kauzën. Ne sigurojmë libra në nivel lokal në Shqipëri për të mbështetur ekonominë lokale dhe për të siguruar që përmbajtja të jetë e rëndësishme për kulturën.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>$100 – The Library Boost: Zëvendëson mbi 25 libra të vjetëruar me libra të preferuar modernë.</strong></li>



<li><strong>$50 – The Classroom Raft: Shton mbi 12 tituj të rinj në një klasë.</strong></li>



<li><strong>$25 – The Student Bundle: Një set i kuruar prej 5 romanesh për një bibliotekë shkolle.</strong></li>



<li><strong>$10 – The Double Pack: Ofron dy libra të ilustruar për një nxënës të shkollës fillore.</strong></li>
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<p><strong>Faleminderit që mbështetët misionin tonë!</strong></p>



<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f31f.png" alt="🌟" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Join us in turning the page for Shkodra! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f31f.png" alt="🌟" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong></p>



<p id="isPasted">Shkodra has long been known as Albania’s &#8220;Cradle of Culture,&#8221; yet in its most underprivileged neighborhoods and rural outskirts, many children are growing up without access to a single book of their own.&nbsp;The Libri Project&nbsp;was created to change that.</p>



<p>Our mission is simple: to get high-quality, inspiring books into the hands of kids in Shkodra who need them most. By funding school libraries and community reading corners, we are ensuring that economic barriers don&#8217;t stand in the way of a child’s imagination or education.</p>



<p><strong>Why Shkodra?</strong></p>



<p>While the city center thrives, schools in the surrounding rural areas and marginalized communities often lack the budget for anything beyond basic textbooks. Many of these library shelves have been empty for years. We believe that literacy is the greatest tool for empowerment, and every child in Shkodra—regardless of their background—deserves to be a part of Albania’s rich literary legacy.</p>



<p><strong>How Your Donation Helps</strong></p>



<p>100% of your donation goes directly to the cause. We source books locally in Albania to support the local economy and ensure the content is culturally relevant.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>$100 – The Library Boost: Replaces 25+ outdated books with modern favorites.</strong></li>



<li><strong>$50 – The Classroom Shelf: Adds 12+ new titles to a classroom.</strong></li>



<li><strong>$25 – The Student Bundle: A curated set of 5 novels for a school library.</strong></li>



<li><strong>$10 – The Double Pack: Provides two illustrated books for a primary student.</strong></li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Thank you for supporting our mission!</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[🌟 Join the&#160;Korçarët Ndihmojnë Korçarët&#160;Korce Community Foundation Creating Change to Empower Albanian Youth 🌟 Every kid wants to be an all-star some day, and here is your chance to make that possibility come true for Albanian youth under the first program for Albanian youth of the newly formed&#160;Korçarët Ndihmojnë Korçarët&#160;Korce Community Foundation &#160;&#8212; the first [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p id="isPasted"><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f31f.png" alt="🌟" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Join the&nbsp;</strong><strong>Korçarët Ndihmojnë Korçarët</strong><strong>&nbsp;Korce Community Foundation</strong></p>



<p><strong>Creating Change to Empower Albanian Youth <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f31f.png" alt="🌟" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong></p>



<p><strong>Every kid wants to be an all-star some day, and here is your chance to make that possibility come true for Albanian youth under the first program for Albanian youth of the newly formed&nbsp;</strong><strong>Korçarët Ndihmojnë Korçarët</strong><strong>&nbsp;Korce Community Foundation &nbsp;&#8212; the first and only Albanian Community Foundation.</strong></p>



<p><strong>We are working together with Partners Albania for Change and Development,&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://smile.al/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Smile.al</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;and the Credins Bank Foundation, and Alphaplan and Code for Albania.</strong></p>



<p><strong>Together, we would like to raise $30,000 to: &nbsp;</strong></p>



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<li><strong>What we are doing with partners #1</strong></li>



<li><strong>What we are doing with partners #2</strong></li>



<li><strong>Support 15 promising youth from less well-off families to participate in the Code for Albania Camp in Korce in 2026</strong></li>
</ul>



<p><strong>So far we have raised about $15,000 as follows:</strong></p>



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<li><strong>$8,000 Partners Albania Giving Circle Gala in October 2024</strong></li>



<li><strong>$5,000 Yvonne Naum</strong></li>



<li><strong>$2,000 Global Albanians Foundation and Mark Kosmo</strong></li>
</ul>



<p><strong>We see this as an opportunity to now embark on a new and more ambitious chapter to not only empower more Albanian youth with tech skills, but also to help identify and support future Albanian tech entrepreneurs and widen their engagement with the Albanian diaspora &#8212; and particularly Albanian Diaspora Tech Entrepreneurs.</strong></p>



<p><strong>We’re excited to see this program continue to grow and empower even more groups of young people who go on to create startups, succeed in universities, and make a real difference for Albania by 2030.</strong></p>



<p><strong>We would greatly appreciate your support. &nbsp;Together, we can make a lasting impact on Albania’s youth and their future!</strong></p>



<p><strong>Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable and greatly appreciated.</strong></p>
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		<title>Support Kosovo’s Young Talents in the Neo Science Olympiad 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:26:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each year, talented students from Kosovo qualify to represent our country at international Olympiads in science, technology, and innovation. This year,&#160;10 finalists&#160;for the&#160;Neo Science Olympiad&#160;have earned the opportunity to travel to: to represent Kosovo in these prestigious international competitions which will include over 800 student participants from around the world in the fields of mathematics, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p id="isPasted">Each year, talented students from Kosovo qualify to represent our country at international Olympiads in science, technology, and innovation.</p>



<p>This year,&nbsp;<strong>10 finalists</strong>&nbsp;for the&nbsp;<a href="https://neoscience.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Neo Science Olympiad</strong></a>&nbsp;have earned the opportunity to travel to:</p>



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<li><strong>Orlando, USA – January 2026</strong></li>



<li><strong>New York, USA – July 2026</strong></li>
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<p>to represent Kosovo in these prestigious international competitions which will include over 800 student participants from around the world in the fields of mathematics, natural sciences, physics, chemistry, and biology.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Participation Cost per Student: $2,000</h3>



<p>This includes:</p>



<p><br><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2708.png" alt="✈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />&nbsp;<strong>Flight ticket</strong>&nbsp;– $800<br><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3e8.png" alt="🏨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />&nbsp;<strong>Accommodation</strong>&nbsp;– $600<br><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f37d.png" alt="🍽" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />&nbsp;<strong>Meals &amp; local transportation</strong>&nbsp;– $400<br><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f393.png" alt="🎓" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />&nbsp;<strong>Registration &amp; preparation</strong>&nbsp;– $200</p>



<p>Your donation will directly support these talented students — covering essential travel and participation costs — allowing them to fulfill their dream of representing Kosovo globally.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Your Donation Can Make a Difference</h3>



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<li><strong>$2,000</strong> fully sponsors one student’s participation</li>



<li><strong>$500</strong> contributes to travel and accommodation</li>



<li><strong>$100</strong> supports meals and materials</li>



<li><strong>$50</strong> helps cover registration and preparation</li>
</ul>



<p>Let’s help these brilliant young minds bring Kosovo’s name to the world stage!</p>



<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4cd.png" alt="📍" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />&nbsp;<strong>Organized by the&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://globaltalent-ks.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Kosova Global Talent Cente</strong></a><strong>r</strong>, &nbsp;that supports talented children and youth through Olympiads, STEM programs, and international collaboration.</p>



<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4de.png" alt="📞" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> More info: +383 45 389 365<br><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f310.png" alt="🌐" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />&nbsp;<a>www.globaltalent-ks.com</a></p>
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		<title>Empower Young Albanian Creators Kickstart a Career in Creative Industries and Tech</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two years ago, something remarkable began in Albania. For the first time, 300+ young creators, developers, artists, storytellers, and dreamers, came together to imagine, design, and build games in just 48 hours. This was the birth of&#160;Game Jam Albania: not just an event, but a movement that sparked a new wave of creativity and innovation [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p id="isPasted">Two years ago, something remarkable began in Albania. For the first time, 300+ young creators, developers, artists, storytellers, and dreamers, came together to imagine, design, and build games in just 48 hours. This was the birth of&nbsp;<strong>Game Jam Albania</strong>: not just an event, but a movement that sparked a new wave of creativity and innovation among our youth.</p>



<p id="isPasted">The results speak for themselves:</p>



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<li><strong>Game Jam Albania 2023</strong> brought together <strong>120+ participants</strong> (40% women), guided by <strong>10 regional mentors</strong>. Over a single weekend, <strong>10 teams</strong> developed 9 new game prototypes, with <strong>3 winning teams </strong>awarded for their achievements.</li>



<li><strong>Game Jam Albania 2024</strong> grew even stronger, hosting <strong>150+ participants</strong> (35% women), supported by <strong>15 mentors</strong>. This time, <strong>15 teams</strong> created 13 game prototypes, and the winning team earned the chance to represent Albania at <strong>Gamescom 2024</strong>, one of the world’s largest gaming conferences.</li>
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<p><br>A game jam is more than a competition. It is a&nbsp;<strong>creative marathon</strong>, where programmers, artists, designers, and gaming enthusiasts unite around a theme, revealed only at the start of the jam. The participants work for 48 hours non-stop at the same space, where&nbsp;<strong>they are offered &nbsp;meals and refreshments, tools and mentoring sessions from many regional and international mentors</strong>. At the end, an international jury evaluates the prototypes and awards prizes to&nbsp;<strong>the top three teams</strong>. For many, it’s their&nbsp;<strong>first step into the world of game development</strong>.<br></p>



<p>From its early beginnings, Game Jam Albania has grown into the&nbsp;<strong>largest gaming event in the country</strong>, inspiring new talents, building friendships, and opening doors to opportunities that once felt out of reach. Now, in its third edition, we are taking a bold step forward:&nbsp;<strong>to make Game Jam Albania a community-powered event,&nbsp;built for the community, by the community.</strong><br></p>



<p>This campaign is about more than just one event. It is about laying the foundation for an&nbsp;<strong>emerging creative industry in Albania</strong>:</p>



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<li>A space where <strong>creativity meets technology</strong>.</li>



<li>A community where <strong>young people can learn, collaborate, and grow together</strong>.</li>



<li>A movement that <strong>connects Albania with the global gaming and tech world</strong>.</li>
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<p>By donating, you are investing in&nbsp;<strong>Albania’s creative future</strong>. You are giving young people the chance to dream bigger, to create freely, and to place Albania firmly on the global map of gaming and technology.</p>



<p id="isPasted"><strong>How you can help power our mission:</strong></p>



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<li><strong>Donate:</strong> Every contribution counts. Your support directly fuels the growth of young creators in Albania.</li>



<li><strong>Share:</strong> Spread the word with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can multiply our impact.</li>



<li><strong>Volunteer:</strong> Your time and skills can make a real difference. Join us in building opportunities for Albania’s next generation of innovators.<br></li>
</ul>



<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2728.png" alt="✨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Together, we can build more than games, we can build&nbsp;<strong>opportunities, careers, and a thriving community of imagination and innovation</strong>.<br><br>Join us. Support&nbsp;<strong>Game Jam Albania 3.0</strong>&nbsp;and the long-term growth of Albania’s young talents.<br>Let’s level up, together.<br><br></p>



<p>About C4Communities</p>



<p><strong>C4Communities</strong>&nbsp;is an organization dedicated to enhancing, supporting, and empowering collaboration within technology and creative industries in Albania. As the creator of the&nbsp;<strong>Community Building Program</strong>, C4C helps grassroots initiatives grow into sustainable communities with global reach and impact. Through this program, C4C provides guidance and support to the&nbsp;<strong>Albanian Gaming Community</strong>&nbsp;in achieving their mission and long-term objectives.</p>



<p><br>About the Albanian Gaming Community</p>



<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Albanian Gaming Community (AGC)</strong>&nbsp;is the largest collective of gaming enthusiasts, developers, and creatives in the country. It serves as the central hub for young talent passionate about gaming and game development. Through events, meetups, and collaborations, AGC nurtures new creators, builds bridges with the international gaming industry, and fosters a culture of creativity and innovation. Its flagship yearly event is&nbsp;<strong>Game Jam Albania</strong>, which has become the biggest gathering of game developers in the country.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[F’Oda is the first female Oda — created&#160;by&#160;Albanian girls,&#160;for&#160;Albanian girls,&#160;where truth is told, shame is unlearned, and power is redefined. Historically, the oda&#160;was the center of authority — a space where men gathered to speak, decide, and lead, while women were both physically and symbolically excluded. We are reclaiming that space to include women and [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>F’Oda is the first female Oda — created&nbsp;<em>by</em>&nbsp;Albanian girls,&nbsp;<em>for</em>&nbsp;Albanian girls,&nbsp;where truth is told, shame is unlearned, and power is redefined.</p>



<p>Historically, the <em>oda</em>&nbsp;was the center of authority — a space where men gathered to speak, decide, and lead, while women were both physically and symbolically excluded. We are reclaiming that space to include women and girls! F’Oda is where girls come together to share, resist, organize, and grow — not individually, but collectively.</p>



<p>We are a grassroots feminist collective founded and led by a team of Albanian girls from the diaspora. We organize across Kosovo, the Balkans, and Albanian diaspora communities through:</p>



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<li>Collective activism against gender-based and sexual violence<br></li>



<li>Mental health advocacy and trauma-informed healing<br></li>



<li>Dismantling patriarchal norms that shape every level of our society<br></li>



<li>Artistic expression as a form of resistance and truth-telling<br></li>



<li>Intergenerational mentorship and leadership development<br></li>



<li>Creating spaces that are not only safe, but nourishing </li>
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<p>Our work goes beyond programming; we also build partnerships with NGOs, community organizers, independent activists, and political institutions to bring collective pressure, visibility, and systemic accountability to the issues affecting Albanian women and girls.</p>



<p>We are proud to partner with Action for Mothers and Children (AMC Kosova) — a leading institution in maternal and child health — to expand our reach and deepen our impact.</p>



<p>This $20,000 fundraiser sustains the core of our organizing — our operations, strategy, and ability to lead long-term transformation.</p>



<p>Thank you for believing in this work. F’Oda is a collective — and that means it belongs to all of us. We invite you to build it with us!</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[In Kosovo, too many talented and motivated young people face financial and social barriers that prevent them from pursuing higher education. That’s where the “Lulëzojnë” Scholarship Program comes in &#8211; a youth-driven initiative by TOKA, Kosovo’s leading youth development organization. TOKA’s goal: To support 15 deserving young people from marginalized communities so they can start [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>In Kosovo, too many talented and motivated young people face financial and social barriers that prevent them from pursuing higher education. That’s where the <strong>“Lulëzojnë” Scholarship Program</strong> comes in &#8211; a youth-driven initiative by <strong>TOKA</strong>, Kosovo’s leading youth development organization.</p>



<p><strong>TOKA’s goal:</strong> To support <strong>15 deserving young people</strong> from marginalized communities so they can start or continue their university studies in 2025–2026. Each scholarship recipient will receive support to cover tuition, housing, food, books, technology, or mental health services.</p>



<p><strong>Note:</strong> 20% of your donation supports the administration and program implementation. This brings the total value of each scholarship to <strong>$1,400</strong>, which helps students cover <strong>school fees, housing, health-related expenses, books, laptops, and other essential academic tools.</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Why “Lulëzojnë”?</strong></h3>



<p>“Lulëzojnë” means “they bloom” in Albanian, and this is exactly what we want to help these youth do: <strong>bloom with opportunity</strong>, with purpose, and with the education they deserve.</p>



<p>This scholarship doesn’t just support students financially &#8211; it empowers them to stay engaged in their communities, develop leadership skills, and become role models for others.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Who Are the Scholarships For?</strong></h3>



<p>We prioritize students who are:</p>



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<li>From low-income or rural backgrounds</li>



<li>First-generation college students</li>



<li>Girls and young women</li>



<li>From non-majority communities or with disabilities</li>



<li>Committed to giving back through community service</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>How Your Donation Helps</strong></p>



<p>No matter the amount — whether it’s <strong>$50 or $5,000</strong> — your donation will directly support students who need it the most. Thanks to <strong>TOKAs</strong> and the <strong>Global Albanians Foundation</strong> partnership, your contribution is <strong>tax-deductible in the U.S</strong>. and will help us reach our fundraising goal by <strong>October 1, 2025</strong>.</p>



<p>Together, we can empower these young people to build a future filled with dignity, education, and meaningful contributions to their communities.</p>



<p><strong><em><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Donate now and join the movement to help youth in Kosovo thrive.</em></strong></p>



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