“Their bodies might be in the UK, but their mind is always in Kosova”
My father migrated from Kosovo Obliq in 1992, heading to Germany and living there for five years; then, in 1997, he moved to the UK.
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OriginAL is a program that provides an educational and cultural tour for the Albanian Diaspora Young Adults to their countries of origin. It includes volunteer experience, and aims to motivate the participants to discover and connect with their roots. OriginAL is an independent program, launched in 2022 by GERMIN and the Global Albanians Foundation, with very ambitious goals to change the way the diaspora young generations perceive their countries of origin.
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Travel Safe
We’re coordinating with Albania’s and Kosova’s Health Institutions to ensure your safety is our top priority.
Rebook Priority
If your trip gets canceled due to health or personal issues, you will get priority status when you sign up for a future trip.
What Does the Package Include?
All trips include in-country transport, two meals per day, accommodation, excursions, and more!
Experience
Humans of OriginAL: The migration story of Ilaria Kastrati’s family
In post-communist Albania, it was impossible to build a life with dignity. That’s why my parents decided to leave Albania. Following the fall of communism,
Newsletter: Join our 50 OriginAL Ambassadors and Just Say Yes
In the past week, the Global Albanians Foundation and Germin have recruited 50 OriginAL Fundraising Ambassadors for Giving Tuesday November 29th. Can you help us
Travel
We are working to cover the flights for participants to and from Albania and Kosova. The selected participants will be notified in due time.
Accommodation
Refresh your energy in a variety of comfortable settings in Albania and Kosova. We will take care for your bookings.
Meals
From Pite to Petulla, to Fli and Tava, you’ll taste the authentic flavors of traditional Albanian food.
Admissions
We’ll make sure you can visit monuments and landmarks that provide a distinct perspective on Albanian history and culture.
Transportation
Travel through Albania and Kosova on board on an air-conditioned and comfortable bus, taking in the scenery along the way.
Tours
With a professional tour guide to lead the way, learn about the history at the most hallowed Albanian locations.
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