Mission

A Life–Changing Catalyst.

Vision

Lifting Dignity, Restoring Hope!

Purpose

Our History

Over 25 years of showing up for Albanian families — from a small volunteer group to a nationally recognized organization.

1999

Founded in Tirana

A2B Albania was established by a small group of volunteers in Tirana with a simple mission: to provide food and basic support to families in crisis.

2003

First Community Center Opens

We opened our first community center in Tale, Albania, offering daily meals, tutoring, and social services to local families.

2008

National Recognition

A2B Albania was officially registered as a national NGO and began partnering with local government bodies across 3 municipalities.

2012

Education Program Launched

We introduced our scholarship and tutoring program, supporting over 100 students in its first year alone.

2016

EU Accreditation

A2B Albania received EU accreditation, opening doors to international partnerships and significantly expanding our capacity to serve families.

2018

Expansion to 8 Cities

We extended our reach to 8 municipalities across Albania, establishing local volunteer networks in each city.

2021

Mental Health Program

In response to growing need, we launched our mental health and counseling program, serving over 280 individuals in its first two years.

2024

€420K in Aid Distributed

Our most impactful year to date — supporting 1,200 families, awarding 42 scholarships, and completing 67 housing repairs.

Our Team

A2B Albania is powered by a dedicated team of professionals and long-term volunteers who give everything to this mission.

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Arben Çela

Executive Director

Arben has led A2B Albania since 2010. With a background in social policy and community development, he has been the driving force behind the organization's national expansion.

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Mirela Duka

Programs Director

Mirela oversees all of A2B's programs across Albania. She joined in 2005 as a field volunteer and worked her way up over two decades of dedicated service.

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Dritan Hoxha

Education Program Lead

Dritan manages our scholarship and tutoring initiatives. A former teacher, he brings deep expertise in Albanian education and a personal commitment to equal access.

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Arta Kelmendi

Field Coordinator

Arta coordinates our food aid deliveries across rural communities. She has personally overseen the distribution of thousands of food baskets since joining in 2015.

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Erta Shehu

Mental Health Advisor

Erta is a licensed psychologist who designed and leads our mental health support program. She is passionate about breaking the stigma around mental health in Albania.

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Entela Basha

Volunteer Coordinator

Entela manages our network of 350+ volunteers. She joined as a student volunteer in 2018 and now leads the team that makes all our on-the-ground work possible.

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Gjergji Marku

Finance & Transparency Officer

Gjergji ensures that every euro donated is tracked, reported, and put to work effectively. He brings 15 years of experience in nonprofit financial management.

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Fatmira Xhafa

Shelter Program Lead

Fatmira leads our housing assessment and repair program. She works directly with families in unsafe living conditions to identify needs and coordinate solutions.

Our Projects

From food banks to education programs, each project targets a specific need — together they form a holistic support system for Albanian families.

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Family Link

A monthly food and social support program connecting over 600 families with essential nutrition, home visits, and community integration services.

2015 – Present Tirana, Shkodër, Elbasan
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House of Opportunity

Our flagship education initiative providing scholarships, school supplies, and tutoring to children from low-income families across Albania.

2012 – Present Nationwide
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Another Life

Emergency housing assistance and home repair grants for families living in unsafe or overcrowded conditions across rural Albania.

2016 – Present Rural Communities
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Bread of Life

A vocational training and micro-loan program helping unemployed parents build sustainable income and financial independence.

2018 – Present Tirana, Durrës
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Food Bank Elbasan

A community food bank serving families in the Elbasan region with weekly food distributions and nutrition education programs.

2019 – Present Elbasan
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Istep Elbasan

An integrated social services project providing legal aid, counseling, and family reunification support to vulnerable households in Elbasan.

2020 – Present Elbasan

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