Written by Mert GÜN ZHINIPOTOKU. Being part of the Albanian diaspora in Türkiye came with certain challenges. Even though we weren’t physically far from the motherland, we often felt distant from it. We spoke Albanian to some extent and tried to keep our traditions alive, but there was always a sense of separation. Growing up …
3rd generation born and raised in Türkiye, originally from Kosova. Read More »
Thirty-nine participants from eighteen states, including youth from North Macedonia and Kosova, came together in August 2025 for the 7th cohort of OriginAL. Their journey began in Prishtina, where team-building activities at the Innovation Centre Kosovo and a guided city tour set the tone for connection and discovery. In Prekaz, participants stood in silence as …
GERMIN invites you to a unique evening of connection, culture, and purpose — for the first time in Zurich! This special gathering supports our flagship program, OriginAL, which reconnects Albanian youth from the diaspora with their roots through transformative experiences in their countries of origin. Join us on 3 October at SOHO Zurich for an …
“Roots that Unite Us” – OriginAL Networking Night Read More »
Application will open on May 25th, 2022.
Aplikimi hapet më datë 25 Maj, 2022.