PROGRAMS
about the program
Diaspora philanthropy is essential in promoting social welfare and development in many countries. Germin actively promotes Albanian Diaspora philanthropy, to support not-for-profit organisations in Albania, Kosova, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and the Presheva Valley.
The Global Albanians Foundation (GAF), founded in 2018 in the USA, is one way Germin promotes diaspora giving. The GAF provides a trusted online platform where Albanian not-for-profits can raise funds, enabling members of the global Albanian community to donate directly to projects and organizations they wish to support. The GAF is instrumental in providing a credible link to diaspora-based organisations, facilitating online donations and reducing the costs of diaspora philanthropy. Additionally, the GAF provides a mechanism for Albanian Diaspora donors to receive tax deductions for their donations, an advantage not available when donating directly to Western Balkan organisations.
Through this initiative, we help direct valuable diaspora resources toward the economic and social development of communities in need, particularly in regions with reduced funding from traditional international donors.
Germin and GAF’s collaboration spans several impactful initiatives including OriginAL, Diaspora Professionals Network, Helping Mothers and Children, Albania Earthquake Relief, and COVID-19 Relief.
Through these efforts, GERMIN and GAF are essential drivers of diaspora philanthropy, empowering communities and contributing to sustainable development across the Western Balkans.
within the Program
GERMIN works closely with the Global Albanians Foundation (GAF) to jointly advance the Global Albanian Diaspora Philanthropy. GAF’s mission is to cultivate Albanian philanthropy worldwide, particularly within the diaspora, to address significant social, economic, and cultural challenges while promoting growth and development in the Albanian-speaking regions.
The Foundation has launched several initiatives to support Albanians living in Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia, utilizing the resources of the large Albanian diaspora to secure funds for high-impact and innovative nonprofit organizations through crowdfunding and online donations. GAF aims to redirect a portion of these resources toward the economic and social development of the region.
The Global Albanians Foundation (GAF) also serves as an important institutional mechanism for the Albanian diaspora to support their homeland, compensating for the decline in funding from traditional international donors that nonprofit organizations in the region have experienced over recent decades.
Main fundraising campaigns:
This fundraising campaign secured support from the diaspora to assist families in need in Kosovo during the COVID-19 crisis. The goal was to provide essential food packages and hygiene materials, while also supporting local producers by purchasing these items from the local market.
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This campaign raised funds to support families in need in the municipality of Presevo during the COVID-19 crisis, with a similar focus on purchasing locally produced food and hygiene products.
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Focused on raising funds for vulnerable families in the Dibra region during the pandemic, this campaign also prioritized supporting local producers.
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This fundraising campaign aimed to assist families in need in the regions of Ulqin, Krajë, Tuzi, Plav, and Guci in Montenegro. Like other campaigns, it focused on providing essential supplies while simultaneously supporting local producers and businesses.
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As we reflect on the past year, it brings us immense pride to share the highlights of our tireless efforts
Germin is a non-governmental organization whose core principles and ideals are based on the belief that the Albanian diaspora must play an extensive and proactive role in the positive development of all countries in the Balkans where Albanians live.
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