On June 10, the Albanian-American community came together in New York City for a special evening in support of OriginAL and Albanian diaspora youth. Hosted by Fadil Berisha, Avni Mustafaj, and Mark Kosmo, the event brought together supporters, alumni, and friends of the program for a night filled with stories, gratitude, and shared commitment to […]
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OriginAL proudly announces the opening of applications for the 2025 cohorts. This exceptional educational and cultural program invites young Albanians aged 18 to 24 to embark on an enriching journey of discovery, connection, and personal growth. Participants in OriginAL will engage in immersive experiences, exploring the cultural heritage, history, language, and traditions of Kosovo and
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Suppose you’re a fan of Albanian music. In that case, you don’t want to miss the upcoming event featuring Inva Mula and Genc Tukiçi. On May 24th, they will perform live in New York to support the OriginAL program. As the name implies, OriginAL offers a new perspective on Albanian culture and heritage. The dream
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Our OriginAL journey ended on Monday, August 22nd. From August 10 to 22, 40 young people born or raised in the diaspora had the opportunity to visit the most important cultural and historical places in Kosovo and Albania. This program included participants from Kosovo and Albania, with the sole purpose of introducing diaspora youth to
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“Find your roots” is more than a slogan. It is an invitation to rediscover personal history and turn heritage into lived experience. OriginAL is a program launched by GERMIN in partnership with Global Albanians Foundation. It offers Albanian diaspora youth aged 18 to 24 a free two week educational experience in Albania and Kosova. Through
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Dua Lipa attends the opening of the Albanian school in the United States; recalls the times when she learned Albanian. The famous Albanian singer, Dua Lipa, is one of the best ambassadors that our country, Kosovo, has. Ever since Dua started gaining popularity in public, she has not hesitated to reveal her origins. Dua occasionally
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Today marks the 135th anniversary of the day when the first Albanian School opened in Korça. The opening of the school took place as a result of the Albanian National Movement that aimed to enable national rights within the Ottoman Empire. March 7, 1887, the Albanian Renaissance opened the first Albanian School with a secular
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Albanians in the Diaspora have few media outlets where they can talk about their life stories as Albanians living abroad – they are usually only seen as large numbers! We want to change that though – through our new podcast platform “Albanian Stories”, we want to tell their stories to the world. The Global Albanians
In March 2020, the Down Syndrome Albania with the help of the Global Albanians Foundation started a campaign on helping with food packages, the families who had a person with disabilities and were struggling with financial issues due to COVID-19. During that period Down Syndrome Albania has successfully aided 320 families and people with disabilities
