Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

🇽🇰🇨🇭 Meet Drilon Salijaj, a public policy professional and Citizen Diplomacy Fellow, who is shaping Kosova’s governance future. From civil service reform to international event coordination, his work strengthens institutions and brings global insights to public administration.

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

🇽🇰 Meet Doruntina Aruqaj, a Politics & IR graduate with first-class honours from @QMUL & incoming @UniofOxford MEP student, is contributing to EU integration in Kosova through CDF. At the Ministry of Justice, she supports legislative alignment and policy reform.

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

⚖️ Sabria Grajcevci, a UK-trained legal professional, is advancing justice in Kosova through the Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship. At @ikkl_rks, she verified war crimes documentation and co-organized its first scientific conference. Now she works at the Ministry of Justice. 🇽🇰��🇧🇸🇰

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

🇽🇰🇫🇷 Meet Laurant Osmani: A political science graduate contributing to Kosova’s EU integration as part of the Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship. From policy reform to public diplomacy, he’s helping shape Kosova’s future on the European stage. 🌍

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

🇽🇰 🇺🇸 Meet Vesa Sahatçiu – Citizen Diplomacy Fellow 2024–2025

With degrees in Criminology & IR, Vesa is advancing justice through her work at @ikkl_rks, research, securing international archives & amplifying survivor voices. A powerful force for truth and accountability.

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

🇽🇰🇸🇪 Meet Naomi Lamothe Berisha.

A political journalist at Sweden’s SVT, Naomi brings her international experience and multicultural roots to Kosova. Now deeply connected to her heritage, she’s helping strengthen Kosova’s global image through media, diplomacy, and outreach.

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

🇽🇰🇺🇸 Meet Erza Gashi.

A public health leader with degrees from @ASU & @BrownUniversity, Erza advances women’s health in Kosova through policy, advocacy & system reform. As co-founder of F'Oda, she empowers the next generation of Albanian girls.

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

🇽🇰🇬🇧 Meet Dua Mati, born and raised in London & with a background in Religion, Politics & Society and fluency in 4 languages. Dua has led initiatives from Expo Osaka to the @UlpianaForum - advancing Kosova’s global visibility through diplomacy, strategy, and cultural engagement.

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

🇽🇰 Meet Fehmi Mehmeti, PhD candidate in International Relations. Fehmi advanced Kosova’s war crimes documentation & diplomacy. From panel moderating to drafting key MoUs, his work at @ikkl_rks shows the power of diaspora in building Kosova’s future.

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

🔎 Meet Anila Rudi – CDF Fellow 2024/25

With a CS degree from @UWM, Anila blends DevOps, SEO & web strategy to boost Kosova’s digital presence. Partnered with @Rektorati, she’s now seeking roles in Prishtina to keep building Kosova’s tech future. #CitizenDiplomacy #Kosova

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

🇽🇰🇨🇭 Meet Drenusha Hajdini — top-ranked #CDFellow 2024! With Swiss federal experience & award-winning research on Kosova’s reforms, she now supports @MFAKOSOVO, shaping diplomacy & public policy. A true bridge between Kosova & Switzerland. Read more: https://t.co/mM6wgQjzKz

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

Meet Violeta Blakçori 🇽🇰🌍 From Kosova to Slovakia, Violeta blends grassroots NGO work with international experience at GLOBSEC. Now at @MFAKOSOVO, she advances diaspora diplomacy through the Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship. Read more: https://t.co/mM6wgQjzKz

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

Meet @arianakra 🌍 — marketing & commucations expert. She returned to Kosova after nearly 3 decades abroad, to lead digital storytelling, reshape perceptions, & support @MFAKOSOVO. Read more: https://t.co/mM6wgQjzKz

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

Meet Ardiana Shillova—CDF Fellow at the Ministry of Education in Kosova. With a background in social work and nonprofit leadership in the U.S., she’s advancing 🇽🇰EU integration, leading Horizon Europe initiatives, and strengthening global partnerships.
🔗https://t.co/mM6wgQjzKz

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

Meet Alban Dafa, a DPhil researcher at Oxford with experience in EU enlargement & security reform in the Western Balkans. As a CDF Fellow at @ikkl_rks, he’s advancing institutional strategy & international law in post-war justice efforts.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/mM6wgQj1V1

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

You can now meet all 3 generations of Citizen Diplomacy Fellows—Albanians from the diaspora who returned to Kosova to make a difference. 🌍

Explore their stories here: https://t.co/mM6wgQj1V1

#CDFellows #Diaspora #Kosova #CDF2024

[Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz @gervallaschwarz]

The Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship, launched two years ago, has become a key platform for young diaspora professionals to contribute to Kosova’s development and strengthen its institutions. Proud to see another 25 young professionals from around the world join this program.

[Liza Gashi @GashiLiza]

Only a few days left to join the third cohort of the Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship (@CDFellow)! This 10-month program brings diaspora professionals to Kosova to work in institutions and exchange ideas, skills, and knowledge. Apply by May 31!

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

Excited to introduce Ardit Halimi one of our CDF2 fellows! 🌟 🇫🇷 From Marseille, with roots in Kosova & Albania, he's armed with a Master’s in Int'l Relations from U Aix-Marseille. 🎓 🌍 He's helping to shape Kosovo's global future. #CDF3 Apply now https://t.co/PL7jNDhagY

[Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship @CDFellow]

🌍 Excited to introduce our Citizen Diplomacy Fellows from Belgium, Croatia, UK, France, & the US! These passionate professionals are set to enhance Kosova's future through innovative projects and stronger global ties. Follow their journey ! 🇽🇰 #CDF2024