Partners Albania for Change and Development
Partners Albania is an independent Albanian NGO established in 2001, working to support civil society and facilitate inter-sector cooperation in order to strengthen democratic institutions and advance economic development.
Programs
Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
Supports social entrepreneurs and innovative businesses through mentoring, training, and financial support. Includes initiatives like the Dua Partner Invest platform, EMBRACE program, and various incubation schemes for green businesses and social enterprises.
Enabling Environment and Sustainable Development of Civil Society
Strengthens the civil society sector through the National Resource Centre for Civil Society in Albania, providing training, resources, and advocacy support to nonprofit organizations.
Philanthropic activity and support infrastructure
Develops and promotes philanthropy in Albania through research, capacity building, and infrastructure support for foundations and individual donors.
Transparent and accountable participatory governance
Promotes civic participation, accountability, and transparent governance through monitoring, advocacy, and support programs.
Invest for Change – I4CH
Funding scheme providing financial support to social enterprises and innovative projects for sustainable development.
Green Businesses Competition
Annual competition supporting environmentally sustainable business initiatives with grants and mentoring.
EMBRACE – Entrepreneurship Models Building Relations and Creative Economy
Program focused on entrepreneurship development and creative economy initiatives in the region.
TWIST project: ToWards a new socIal entrepreneurShip model in confiscaTed assets in Albania
Project supporting social entrepreneurship development using confiscated assets from organized crime.
Youth Hub for Western Balkan and Turkey – WB & T for EmploYouth
Regional program supporting youth employment and entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans and Turkey.
The Civil Society Programme for Albania and Kosovo
Program supporting civil society development in Albania and Kosovo through capacity building and funding.
CHALLENGE FUND | EU FOR INNOVATION 2023-2026
Funding scheme supporting innovative social enterprises and startups.
Incubation and Grant Management Program for Glass Waste Solution from Lab of Tomorrow
Program supporting circular economy initiatives focusing on glass waste solutions.
