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Education, Health & Well-being
July 24, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Samir Mane, Founder and President of BALFIN Group and Founder of MANE Foundation, has been presented with the “Excellence in Philanthropy” Award by World Vision Albania, recognizing more than a decade of partnership dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, families, and communities across Albania. The award recognizes the collaboration between BALFIN Group, MANE Foundation, and World...

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Health & Well-being
July 14, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] During a recent visit to the new Multifunctional Social Center for Persons with Disabilities, Samir Mane, Founder of MANE Foundation and President of BALFIN Group, had the opportunity to see firsthand the Foundation’s contribution to a project that will soon provide specialized care for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Established by the organization Help...

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Arts
June 4, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]The Gallery of Contemporary Art Tirana (GOCAT) marks two years since its establishment as a dynamic cultural platform and a new reference point for contemporary art in the capital. Over the past two years, it has hosted a wide range of exhibitions featuring both emerging and established artists across multiple disciplines. More than 12,000...

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Education
June 3, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Over 440 Bachelor students from the Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana, presented 143 innovative ideas as part of the annual Young Innovators competition. Developed as part of the Innovation course, the projects addressed a wide range of economic, social, and environmental challenges, reflecting strong creativity and entrepreneurial thinking. As a member of the jury,...

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Education
May 31, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Happy Pay, launched a social initiative inviting its customers to contribute to a meaningful cause supporting children and young people with Down syndrome in Albania. Through the Happy Card application, users were able to donate loyalty points, which were then converted into tangible support for Down Syndrome Albania. Down Syndrome Albania (DSA) provides specialized care,...

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Fight against Poverty
May 26, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Mane Foundation, in collaboration with Neptun Kosova, has donated a batch of tablets to SOS Childrens’ Villages Kosovë, supporting the organization in strengthening its daily operations and improving internal coordination. The devices will be used by staff to manage everyday activities more efficiently, with a particular focus on facilitating fundraising efforts for new projects that...

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Education
May 25, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Students from the University of Arts, Tirana, have transformed TEG into a vibrant artistic space through the “Making” exhibition, featuring live demonstrations of engraving, screen-printing, textile, and fashion design processes. The initiative showcases the creativity and talent of young artists, turning artistic production into an interactive experience open to the public. The exhibition invites visitors...

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Education
May 13, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]GEN-E Albania 2026, organized by Junior Achievement of Albania, was held on the 7th and 8th of May at the Pyramid of Tirana, bringing together some of the country’s most inspiring high school student companies. The event showcased innovative ideas shaped by sustainability, creativity, and community impact. As long-standing supporters of the initiative, Mane Foundation...

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Arts
May 8, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] The Venice Biennale is one of the world’s most important cultural events, bringing together countries, artists, and institutions from across the globe to present contemporary art and national identity on an international stage. This year, the Albanian Pavilion presents A Place Under the Sun by Albanian artist Gent Korini, a work that explores themes of identity, belonging,...

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Education
May 5, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Mane Foundation continues to invest in initiatives that empower young people in their personal and professional development. In partnership with Junior Achievement of Albania (JAA), the Foundation supported this year’s edition of Leader for a Day, a program designed to equip students with practical insights into the world of work and leadership. The initiative gives...