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September 28, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] A new and safer playground is now available to 136 children attending the “Delfin” kindergarten, part of the Public Preschool Institution “Vukosava Ivanović Mašanović” in Bar, Montenegro. JUMBO, in cooperation with the Mane Foundation and under the special patronage of BALFIN Group President, Mr. Samir Mane, has developed this space for children aged 2 to...

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Education
September 16, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]As the new school year begins, JUMBO once again joined the “Çanta plot, zemra plot” initiative, continuing a meaningful tradition of supporting children and local communities. The members of the JUMBO team visited SOS Children’s Village, where 75 children received school packages prepared to support them as they begin the new academic year. Over the years,...

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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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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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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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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...

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Education
April 23, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Students from École Spéciale des Travaux Publics (ESTP) in Paris joined colleagues from the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism in Tirana and the Faculty of Architecture in Prishtina for an Erasmus academic project focused on one of the most pressing environmental challenges: providing freshwater in coastal areas through innovative and sustainable solutions. The interdisciplinary initiative...

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Education
April 14, 2026

Mane Foundation continues its commitment to education, media development, and youth empowerment of “Pyet” Journalism Festival, an initiative organized by Qendra 5 Pyetjet, that brought together journalists, students, and media professionals to explore the challenges shaping modern journalism. The festival served as a dynamic platform for open dialogue, focusing on key issues such as misinformation, evolving...