Archivist-project manager

The project Art'n'Go, running from 2009 till 2011, gives young artists from across Europe the opportunity to develop sustainable productions and present and promote them in mainstream festivals between May and August 2011.
The project EUtropia is a Culture cooperation project with partners in 9 EU countries running from 2011 till 2013. The project’s aim is the collective creation of a multidisciplinary performance that journeys around Europe and collects new stimuli and widening the horizons of expressions.
National ROOTS & ROUTES Summer Courses empower creative youths in approaching their professional career: training modules in diverse urban music and dance styles, theory and practice of the creative industry and light, sound and media technique.
ROOTS & ROUTES Academy projects train young talents to become Junior Coaches. ROOTS & ROUTES Junior Coaches are young dance, music and media talents who are educated to coach other students of similar or younger age.

1. Dia-TCC: eu-project (dialogue - the creative communication)
2. Dia-FCC: eu-project (dialogue - facilitating creative communication)
3. a book about dialogue that will be published in September 2011 by an Austrian university-publisher

Main projects:
1.The school of flying – art therapy classes for the disabled children
2.The blue dress – theatre workshops for women who look for ways of personal development
3.The school for parents – psychoeducational workshop for parents, who would like to improve contact with their children and find new methods of bringing up their children

Our focus at ARYI Nigeria are addressing major issues on youth development, and empowerment by organizing seminars, conferences, workshops, summits, expert group meetings, lectures and youth oriented programmes in an effort to better the lots of the youth in our part of the world. We also intend to network with other NGOS within the region and at the international level.

1. The organisation of the International Theatre Festival ”Butrinti 2000”.; 2. Pictures exposition with young artists from different countries; 3. Concert with the traditional and the folk groups from Albania. 4. Participation in International festivals : Madrid Sud Festival; Bitef Festival,Belgrade; Artist’s spring Festival, Monpelie, France; Ohrid Summer Festival, MESS Festival Sarajevo; etc. The National Center of The Mediterranian Theatre, in collaboration with The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports and the Municipality of Saranda, succeeded to create a new cultural institution with special values. From nine years and on this institution called The International Festival of Theatre “Butrinti 2000”, has presented its editions with much success. Many professional troupes, from different countries of World, England, Italy, France, Greece, USA, Poland, Rumania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Ukraine, Spain, Hungary, Netherland, Sweden, Macedonia, Kosovo, Switzerland, Germany, have participated in this event. It is organised in one of the magnificient places of Mediterranian, in the antique theatre of Butrint, Saranda, and is aprecciated from the participiants, the invited people from the inside and outside the country. It is also aprecciated from media, too, as an activity of europian parameters. In the magic scene of Butrint have had the chance to perform nearly 1950 artist from the participating countries. The shows has been attended by nearly 37.500 Albanian and foreign spectators. Being in the touristic season, there will be many foreign tourists. Already this event has taken the integration passport, opening so a precious view to all the Albanian artists, to be in contact with the contemporary world theatre, also providing a direct help in the promotion of the cultural tourism.

The main projects during the last year are the following:
1.Improving Professional Capacities of Albanian Media, EU
2.Improving Health Reporting for the Youth in Media, UNICEF
3.Media Briefing, Professional Debates and Open Forums, OSI
4.Improving the Skills of Journalism, NED
5.Publication of series of Textbooks on Media, American Embassy
6. Media Ethics: A newsroom Approach, an Election’s Angle, SHC
7.Increasing Media Transparency, Avoiding Media Populism, BTD
8.Improving Children Coverage in Albanian Media, UNICEF
9.Journalism Training in New Technologies, American Embassy
10. For an Ethical Media, SHC

Project: “Values of women work”, 08 March 2009, Eagle Mobile
Project: “ Conducting Education and Public awareness activities on gender equality and against domestic violence” in Shkodra city, Implemented: 25.11- 10.12.2008, Financed by: UNFPA
Project: “Conducting Education and Public awareness activities on gender equality and against domestic violence” in Malesi e Madhe community. Implemented: 25.11- 10.12.2008,Financed by: UNDP ALBANIA
Project: “Support and Future for youth in Risk” (Durres city, collaboration with Durres Municipality Implementation period: 1 September 2008 – 30 August 2010 Financed by: Schüler Helfen Leben.
Project: “National Study on domestic violence gender based”. ( Not yet publish) Implemented Aprill-December 2008, Financed by: DI&GE / private Institution
Project: “Information, education, communication on HIV/AIDS”, Implemented: August 2007 – April 2009 (two stages) , Financed by: GLOBAL FUND
Project: “Support and Future for youth in Risk” (Lezha city, collaboration with Lezha Municipality
Implemented: July 2006 – March 2008, Financed by: WORLD BANK.

Partners Albania’s activities span four key areas: 1. Creating an Enabling Environment and Sustainable Development for CSOs: This involves empowering civil society through capacity building, advocacy for a supportive legal framework, and financial assistance. The main initiatives under this programmatic area include: • Development of an enabling environment for the advancement of the civil society sector, through research, monitoring, leading debate and cross-sectoral dialogue, for the development of policies in support of the sector based on the best international standards. • Introduction of innovative practices that affect the development of the sector, increase its sustainability and role in bringing social change for the benefit of the public / groups in need. • Strengthening of CSOs in developing performance standards and increase the credibility, transparency and public image of the sector, in strengthening democracy, development of the country and its integration into the EU. • Strengthening leadership of CSOs and local communities (local groups and individuals), toward a more active and sustainable civil society, with a significant impact on strengthening democracy. 2. Promoting Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation: PA supports the entrepreneurship and social enterprise (SE) ecosystem with research, advocacy, financial mechanisms, expertise, and networking. 3. Enhancing Philanthropic Activity and Support Infrastructure: The organization focuses on developing and promoting philanthropy in Albania through research, advocacy for supportive policies, and awareness-raising activities. 4. Fostering Transparent and Accountable Participatory Governance: PA contributes to developing civil society practitioners and public administration officials, focusing on building strong institutions and transparent processes. Since its establishment, PA has been a dedicated advocate for civil society organization (CSO) issues, emphasizing cooperative strategies, engagement with decision-makers, and cross-sector partnerships. PA has successfully championed substantial reforms within the sector, strategically partnering and collaborating with state actors and CSOs. These impactful advocacy efforts have been orchestrated in tandem with other CSOs, with a primary focus on enhancing the sector's capacities to ensure equitable partnerships and drive positive, sustainable changes. PA is a primary provider of training and technical assistance for the non-profit sector. Since 2001, it has offered approximately 4,500 days of training to over 22,000 beneficiaries, both national and international. In 2019, PA established the National Resource Centre for Civil Society in Albania, offering a platform for information and services to enhance civil society's effectiveness, transparency, accountability, and independence. The capacity building programs, particularly in the last five years, have been channeled through the National Resource Center for Civil Society. PA has also facilitated various consultation processes for international organizations, contributing to significant reforms and strategic documents for Albania. PA work has been supported by a wide range of donors and international development organizations, including European Union, USAID, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, US Embassy in Albania, The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, SIDA, Foreign Commonwealth Office, British Embassy in Albania, The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Albania, OSFA, Olof Palme International Center, BTD, OSCE, UNDP, World Bank, etc. PA has diversified its revenue sources through contractual fee for services to the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and donor institutions. Partners Albania serves as an intermediary organization in provision of financial support to third parties including non-for-profit organizations and social enterprises. All projects utilizing sub-granting mechanisms have consistently incorporated elements of institutional capacity building, alongside efforts to enhance the capabilities of the beneficiaries in the realm of advocacy.