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 »
Written by Vlera Beqiri, OriginAL alumni, June 2025 In June 2025, I had the great privilege of participating in the program OriginAL for diaspora youth powered by Germin and The Global Albanians Foundation. Today, I would love to share my story and experiences with the program. Ever since I was a child, I always looked …
Written by Rose Salijevska, OriginAL Alumni, June 2025 Last Month, I had the chance to join OriginAL a program powered by GERMIN and the The Global Albanians Foundation that helps Albanian diaspora youth connect with their roots through history, culture, and community across Kosovo and Albania. Before beginning my journey with OriginAL, my intention was …
OriginAL’s 6th Cohort: A journey united by heritage! Read More »
What happens when 36 young Albanians from 13 countries come together to explore the lands of their ancestors? You get OriginAL — a two-week journey filled with connection, discovery, and moments that stay with you long after the suitcases are unpacked. It all kicked off in Prishtina, where the energy was contagious and the anticipation …
Rooted Together: The OriginAL 2025 Journey Across Kosova and Albania Read More »
OriginAL has become more than just a trip for the fourth year since its inception – a call to return to the roots, a personal journey to discovering oneself. The 2025 application cycle again demonstrated this, as hundreds of young Albanians worldwide expressed a clear goal: to connect with their ethnic and cultural heritage. That …
OriginAL, a joint initiative by GERMIN and the Global Albanians Foundation, emerged as a transformative program connecting young Albanians worldwide to their roots in Kosovo and Albania. With over 1,000 applications received and participants from 25 countries, OriginAL has grown into a global platform fostering cultural connection and pride. Over the past three years, the …
By Gjovani CinariBorn and raised in England, with Albanian roots in Shkoder, Albania Growing up as part of the Albanian diaspora in England, I always felt connected to Albania, visiting often and proudly embracing my roots in Shkoder. But when I embarked on the OriginAL programme, I realised there was so much more to discover. …
Discovering My Albanian Roots: A Journey with OriginAL Read More »
On October 17, a special evening will be organized in New York City to support OriginAL, a program dedicated to reconnecting Albanian Diaspora youth with their cultural roots. Through immersive cultural, educational, and volunteering experiences across Albania, Kosova, and soon North Macedonia, OriginAL offers young Albanians the chance to rediscover their heritage and form connections …
Come to Support Diaspora Youth in New York, October 17 Read More »
We had the privilege of interviewing Mark Kosmo, founder of the Global Albanians Foundation, a member of the Board of GERMIN, and a passionate donor to the OriginAL program. With a unique perspective as a “Born-Again Albanian,” Mark shares his inspiring journey, his deep connection to his heritage, and his unwavering support for a program …
Application will open on May 25th, 2022.
Aplikimi hapet më datë 25 Maj, 2022.