FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Albania
Address
Rruga Artan LenjaCountry
City
TiranaMobile Phone
+355673871627Telephone
+355 673871627E-Mail (2)
agora.sociale@society-forward-albania.comYear of Establishment
2025Contact Person1
Elsa ZhegaContact Person 2
Safete KajoOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, Human rights, Youth and educationGeneral Information
Agora Sociale is a young NGO located in Tirana, Albania. The team of experts that are engaged in our NGO projects are well experienced professionals in the international and local environment. They have worked several years internationally, in international organizations and bring to Albania their innovative and progressive ideas.
Agora Sociale Albania is engaged through informal and formal coalitions with NGO and other networks based on common advocacy objectives.
We intend to achieve our objectives through promoting empowerment, working in partnership with others, (be these NGOs, local and central government, independent institutions and training organizations or universities) through ensuring accountability and promoting responsibility, addressing discrimination, promoting the non-violent resolution of results of conflicts and seeking sustainable results.
Mission and Objectives
Our NGO is established to design, implement, and monitor projects in areas such as:
•Education, sports, health, social services, employment, housing, free legal services, administrative support, infrastructure improvements, scientific studies, social business, capacity building.
•Development of community organizations, democratic institutions, and healthy communities.
•Research, consultation, training, advocacy, sustainable development, environment and natural resources, human rights (women, youth at risk, vulnerable groups, minorities), culture, heritage, IT, agriculture, social enterprises, European integration, etc.
To achieve its goals, the Center will:
•Empower child protection systems and family support mechanisms.
•Create spaces for civic education and youth/women’s development.
•Develop public services, inclusion, health culture, democratic and human values, cultural diversity, and heritage preservation.
Main Projects / Activities
1. Albania Youth Chapter, in the Food and Agriculture field, supported by World Food Forum (WFF)
2."Supporting civil society organizations in engaging with parliamentary oversight and independent institutions" in the field of good governance, parliamentary oversight
3."ECO WATER CAMP" Savudrija, Croatia
Topics: water, environment, youth, sports, informal learning. Partnership between 8 countries (France (Leading applicant), Bosnia and Hercegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Albania, Macedonia, Slovenia and Ukraine)
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Agora Sociale can contribute to the Ana Lindh Foundation Network by actively promoting intercultural dialogue, youth engagement, and community participation across Albania. Through our work in education, social services, environmental protection, culture, sports, and human rights, we collaborate with NGOs, municipalities, universities, and independent institutions to strengthen social cohesion and inclusion. Our ongoing Erasmus+ partnerships involving eight countries, as well as our experience in advocacy, non-formal learning, and support for vulnerable groups, position us as a dynamic actor within the Network.
By sharing expertise, co-organizing activities, hosting cross-cultural initiatives, and contributing to joint research or advocacy actions, Agora Sociale aims to support the Network’s mission to foster understanding, solidarity, and cooperation among communities in Albania and the wider Mediterranean region.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We wish to join the Ana Lindh Foundation Network because its mission—promoting intercultural dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation across the Mediterranean—aligns deeply with the core values and strategic direction of Agora Sociale. Our work focuses on youth empowerment, social inclusion, community development, cultural participation, and strengthening democratic values, all of which resonate with the ALF’s vision. Being part of this Network would allow us to learn from regional best practices, exchange methodologies, and elevate the quality and impact of our programmes through collaboration with like-minded organizations.
Moreover, joining ALF would enable Agora Sociale to build stronger international partnerships, participate in joint initiatives, and bring global perspectives to local communities in Albania. The Network offers a unique opportunity for our experts, youth groups, and community stakeholders to engage in cross-cultural dialogue, creative expression, and collaborative action. We believe that ALF membership would amplify our contribution to intercultural understanding while giving our beneficiaries—especially youth and vulnerable groups—greater access to regional opportunities, mobility, and innovative approaches to peacebuilding and social cohesion.