The project ‘SPARKs: Supporting Civic Activism and Advocacy Initiatives in Albania’ (SPARK) implemented by Co-PLAN, Institute for Habitat Development, tackles the need to expand and strengthen the community of activists in Albania by enhancing their internal capacities to monitor, analyze, and undertake concrete actions contributing to tangible change to their communities or groups they represent. […]

We thank all the participants who joined us in the orientation meetings in different cities of Albania for their interest and dedication to the #shkëndija program and the desire to bring a positive change to their communities. We are very happy for the large number of applications we received in this call for #shkëndija . Our team at Co-PLAN

Call for Applications for the #Shkëndija Program Are you a citizen, group or organization with a desire to improve life in the community? Do you have an unwavering passion to drive change in the communities you live in? The #shkëndija program is looking for active and willing individuals and organizations to increase their impact and reform communities!

Today we introduce you to the initiative of teacher and activist Lule Daçi and the students of the “Rifat Manjani” school in Shupenza, Bulqiza. Teacher Lule completed her studies in Philosophy and Social Science Teaching for Upper Secondary Education, at the University of Social Sciences, Tirana. Now, she is in her fifth year of work

A reflection on accomplishing the things you want to do. The community where we live faces various problems that need to be solved. This is how Art Club Amare for the high school ‘Rifat Mnjani’ came about, a club where young people can develop their talents in painting, embroidery and crafts. But not only that,

The RinTours Club initiative of the Act Think Center organization in the city of Maliq held its final meeting with the local actors of this community on 04.12.2023. The purpose of this initiative is to promote the tourist attractions of the Maliq Municipality through a very important promoter such as are the young people. The

The initiative “A regular posture for a healthy life” organized by Dorela Rrumbullaku, physiotherapist and activist in the MEDPAK association focused on the implementation of informative training on spinal column deformities (scoliosis) with psycho-social staff, assistant teachers, teachers of physical education and parents. Initially, a request was made to the Local Education Office for the

We introduce you to the activist Diana Hila, who since 2016 has been engaged in activities centered on the well-being and rights of companion animals and more. In addition to her many professional commitments, Diana is very dedicated to improving the living conditions, especially of street animals. During this year, Diana joined the #spark program,

We present you with Mr. Rruzhdi Hymetllari, participant in the #shkendija program. He is a Lawyer and Environmental Specialist from Pogradec, while in the civil society sector he leads the “Pylli i Blertë” Association. In the #shkendija Program comes an important initiative for his fellow citizens that has to do with community participation in the

The authorities agree with the citizens and request the installation of public taps in Durrës A discussion group was gathered in Durrës for the construction of public taps in the main squares, which highlighted the great need in the face of high summer temperatures and facing climate change. The voluntary initiative found the support of