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		<title>OriginAL Opens Applications for 2025 Cohorts</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>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.</p>



<p>Participants in OriginAL will engage in immersive experiences, exploring the cultural heritage, history, language, and traditions of Kosovo and Albania. The program aims to strengthen participants&#8217; sense of identity and deepen their understanding of their ancestral roots.</p>



<p>For the first time this year, OriginAL offers flexibility by allowing applicants to choose their preferred participation period. This innovation ensures that more young individuals can participate in this life-changing opportunity at a time that best suits their schedules.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Eligibility Criteria:</h3>



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<li>Must be of Albanian heritage.</li>



<li>Aged between 18 and 24 years.</li>



<li>Interest in cultural and historical exploration.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How to Apply:</h3>



<p>To apply or to find out more about eligibility criteria and program details, please click the link below.</p>



<p><a href="https://application.origin-al.org/login">APPLY HERE</a></p>
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		<title>Inva Mula and Genc Tukiçi to perform in New York for the OriginAL Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Suppose you&#8217;re a fan of Albanian music. In that case, you don&#8217;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 [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Suppose you&#8217;re a fan of Albanian music. In that case, you don&#8217;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.</p>



<p>As the name implies, <a href="https://original.org.al/">OriginAL</a> offers a new perspective on Albanian culture and heritage. The dream of OriginAL is to provide a unique and life-changing experience for Albanian youth that will take them on a fascinating journey to the homelands and inspire them to be a part of a Global Albanian community. Hence, program aims to offer Albanian Young Adults a new perspective about the homeland&#8217;s culture and heritage, and their connection with it.</p>



<p>OriginAL will be supported by our world-known soprano Inva Mula and the pianist, Genc Tukiçi. They will perform live for the program in the Town Hall Theatre of New York on the 24th of May.</p>



<p><em><em>“A dëshironi një udhëtim falas në Shqipëri dhe Kosovë?”</em> &#8211; </em>if you think that your descendants will have difficulties understanding this sentence, then it is time you join us and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-bright-lights-of-original-concert-new-york-new-york-05-24-2023/event/03005E662BA407B5?emci=87598ba4-7fc9-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&amp;emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&amp;ceid=&amp;fbclid=IwAR3FwDk4J1z7DFzrHPvz2J6V2HAW6nuCDdUeRMtziAam3OTs29COuOiJZW4" target="_blank">BUY THE TICKET</a> for the concert now.</p>



<p>Take advantage of this unforgettable musical experience while supporting a great cause. Be part of an initiative that will transform the connection of the young Albanian diaspora generations with their origin. Be OriginAL!</p>



<p>The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://globalalbanians.org/" target="_blank">Global Albanians Foundation</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://germin.org/" target="_blank">GERMIN</a> power the concert and the OriginAL program. Therefore, the renowned photographer Fadil Berisha, alongside Albanian-American community activists <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kosmo/" target="_blank">Mark Kosmo</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://germin.org/team-members/avni-mustafaj/" target="_blank">Avni Mustafaj</a>, will be your hosts of honour at this event.</p>



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<p>  #AlbanianDiaspora #homeland #youth #education #heritage #connection #Albania #Kosova</p>
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