Impact Stories
Impact and success stories
The projects and actions implemented in the framework of the Council of Europe Office in Tirana are contributing to tangible results for the beneficiaries and people in Albania. This session of the website is dedicated to specific impact narratives, human stories and success examples, having a direct impact and positively influencing change and improvement in the life of individuals, local communities or society at large. Our impact and success stories bring our initiatives closer to the people by showcasing real voices, real struggles, and real success. These stories aim to drive awareness, mobilise support, and influence good policies.
Let’s turn our impact stories into inspiration!
“Laboratories for Democracy” across Albania are reshaping the way students learn and engage
Is a hot Tuesday in Tirana, heading to “Sami Frashëri” High School we meet Ira and Aleksandër, both in their final year. Together we visit the recently inaugurated “Laboratory for Democracy”, which is not an ordinary classroom. It is a flexible, interactive space that features a digital touch...
From students to engaged citizens: The Power of the First Vote
Geraldina Priftaj’s path from student to engaged citizen is filled with anticipation and excitement. Fresh out of "Qemal Stafa" High School in Tirana, Geraldina is looking forward to starting her journey to become a journalist. At 18, she stands ready for a rite of passage: casting her first vote...
Modernising Property Rights in Albania: Inside the Transformation of the State Cadastre Agency
Lorena Goxhobelli, Director General of State Cadastre Agency (SCA), in this interview discusses the wide-ranging reforms currently transforming property administration in Albania. From the efforts to modernise and digitalise the Cadastre system to strengthen transparency and align with European...
From Syria to Reintegration: Supporting Violent Extremist Offenders in the Probation System in Albania
In her dark clothing, Fatime* sits quietly, seemingly uninterested in any conversation, waits impatiently to meet her Probation Officer in Tirana. Every three months, she is required to report and discuss her progress with the probation authorities. She is one of the nine women who returned in...
Interview with Prof. Dr. Ilirjan Mandro - Rector of the Security Academy in Tirana;
Equality, Non-Discrimination and Diversity in Police Training in Albania
Can you briefly introduce the Security Academy, including its mandate, structure, and the number of cadets and officers trained annually? As Rector, what major reforms and priorities are you focusing on? The Security Academy is the sole higher education institution in the field of public security...
A strong voice from Albania breaking disability barriers
Suela Lala, a prominent advocate for persons with disabilities in Albania, has spent over 15 years combating discrimination and promoting equality, focusing on accessibility, inclusion, and the protection of fundamental rights. She holds the position of the Executive Director of the “Së Bashku”...
From Losing Hope to Finding Legal Certainty: A Journey to Claim Your Property Rights in Albania
The small apartment on the second floor of a former communist-era building, located in a main road not far from the centre of the capital Tirana is always busy. Under the watchful eyes of concerned citizens, the officials of Tirana Legal Aid Society (TLAS) explain procedures in a simplified...
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