Albania
Main Partners:
The National Chamber of Crafts Albania
The National Chamber of Crafts in Albania promotes, represents and protects the interests of its members at national and international level with the aim of strengthening the image of crafts professions in the country. Craftspeople registered with the organisation benefit from a range of services, including legal and economic advice, professional certification and vocational training for apprentice and master artisans. The National Chamber of Crafts promotes its members’ products through its website, and cooperates with institutions of other countries for the certification or recognition of its master craftsmen abroad.
For more information, visit https://www.dhkz.org.al/
Associated Partners:
Body Art & Care Professionals Association
BACPA was created in January 2020 and is a voluntary organization of professionals in the field of Care and Body Art. The mission of BACPA is to facilitate the development of professionals in the field of care and body art in Albania and throughout the Albanian-speaking area and beyond, through various dynamic and information tools, projects, training activities, able to influence policies and actions in governance.
All members of BACPA are professionals who express their willingness to be participants. Members can be professionals in the field of skin health care, hairdressing, esthetics, make-up and related fields in Art and Body Care. Members can also be representatives of Education and Vocational Training, professional policy makers in the field, product providers, artists, members of the media, etc.
For more information, visit https://shppat.org/en/
“Mbrojme Gruan” Foundation
The Foundation “Mbrojmë Gruan” is a newly established organization within the Albanian civil society sector, founded by a team of distinguished professionals from diverse fields, including economics, arts, politics, and social activism. With a mission to protect the rights of Albanian women and promote their economic empowerment, the foundation initially focused on charitable efforts supporting women and children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Post-pandemic, the focus shifted to address the critical need for economic empowerment and professional training for Albanian women and girls, aiming to help them re-enter and succeed in the labor market.
Since joining the National Chamber of Crafts in July 2023, the foundation has developed a robust initiative, “Protect Women in Training and Professional Qualification in the Crafts Sector,” aimed at fostering skills development within the craft industry. This initiative supports young individuals and women/men involved in fields such as fashion, textiles, handicrafts, and related professions, providing essential professional training in collaboration with La Griffe Academy.
Despite its youth, the foundation is strengthened by the dedication of experienced professionals in labor market dynamics, vocational training, and civil society, who volunteer their expertise to drive project development, build networks, and foster collaboration with key institutions.