100 teachers from 21 pilot schools in Albania came together to share reflections, lessons learnt, developed practices, experiences, challenges faced and future plans at the final peer learning event held on 12,13, and 14 April in Tirana.

This event fostered dialogue, cooperation and the network among schools: the 21 pilot schools commonly agreed that they will stay united against bullying even in the future.

This event concluded the joint European Union/Council of Europe project “Fighting bullying and extremism in the education system in Albania” towards fighting this phenomenon in the education system in Albania.

Teachers impressions on this journey

“A journey that conveyed professional and personal values, hope and trust for the future”, Donika Jorgaqi, pilot school“ - "Flatrat e Dijes”, Fier;

“This project motivated us to be mentally, emotionally, professionally involved in it. The project promoted human values” - Donika Curraj, pilot school “Kosova”, Lezhe;

“I have understood every element of this phenomenon” - Valbona Murxhini, pilot school “Europa”, Katundi i Ri;

“This was the best organised project that has taken place in our school. It was serious, valuable, motivating and inspirational. An unforgettable experience” - Albana Deromeraj, pilot school “Ismail Qemali”, Vlore;

“A beautiful, innovative, interesting and challenging journey. Thanks to this project, I am more tolerant. The participation in this project has given me the opportunity to educate better towards respect and diversity” - Manuela Zejnelloxha, pilot school “Kostandin Kristoforidhi”, Elbasan;

“An unforgettable experience. A two-year journey that impressed us. One of the most accomplished projects in the range of projects I was involved. This project has marked my conscious” - Merita Ymeraj, pilot school”, Ndre Mjeda”, Shkodër.

The above word cloud comprises the teachers definition of their experience in the project.