TIRANA, November 5 So far, only six non-profits got the social enterprise (SE) status in Albania, a recent study conducted by the Regional Incubator for social Entrepreneurs (RISE) confirms. However, the study found that interest in social enterprise seems to be increasing, as seen by interested parties. The Regional Study and Guidelines on Social Entrepreneurship...
TIRANA, September 1 Objects, like humans, have a story to tell. They carry the stories of their makers and are shaped based on their wishes. This can be the reason why most of the objects made by the women in Prison 325 are shaped like birds, butterflies, ladybugs, and other creatures that are free to...
TIRANA, November 21 Youngsters aged 18-35 that have a business idea or want to expand a small entrepreneurship can now apply for grants at the Municipality of Tirana. The city hall has officially launched the program on employment stimulation in support to youth social businesses. Hence, a fund of Lek 10 million will be granted...
First and foremost: What is Yunus Social Business Balkans? As the Country Director of Yunus Social Business Balkans (once YSB Albania) Shkelzen Marku defines it, “Yunus Social Business – Global Initiatives is a social accelerator that incubates and finances local entrepreneurs to build solutions from ground-up. It is co-founded by the Nobel Laureate, Professor Muhammad...