Erjon Ciku

Journalist & Senior Media Development Assistant @OSCEinAlbania All posts are personal. RT are not endorsements

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Read our story to learn how the Resilience Center in Lezha has supported 164 women,men&children w/ specialized services, addressing economic, social, &psychological challenges, profoundly impacting their lives.
Thanks to @USAIDAlbania for the partnership. https://t.co/OXOIZFNj6u

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What will the weather forecast be in Cannes in 2050?

Join @UNDP & @weatherchannel to
find out at #CannesLions2024 @Festival_Cannes

👉Speakers @randistipes, @boazpaldi @VanDamCNN @missnemmanuel and our #weatherKid #DeonGjoni will share insights around the climate emergency.

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Heartwarming: Read the story of Mrika&her grandchildren who receive services at the Kurbin Resilience Center,made possible thanks to #ICR project funded by @USAIDAlbania &implemented by UNDP. The centre provides support 4 vulnerable families like hers: 👉https://t.co/WsvedETifB

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We inaugurated the Kurbin Resilience Center in the presence of Chargé d'Affaires of @USEmbassyTirana David Wisner, Minister @albana_kociu, Mayor Cara, Director of @USAIDAlbania, and citizens.
The center provides integrated social care service for vulnerable women and men.

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Roma children and youth, beneficiaries of the after-school programme at the Resilience Center Lezhë, presented various artistic performances including paintings, poetry, dance, and songs, accompanied by awareness-raising messages @USAIDAlbania @WVAlbania @DifferentEqual2

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Lezha citizens marked the #InternationalRomaDay w/awareness activities underlying challenges faced by Roma&the need for empowerment&support.The event was organized by the Resilience Center&municipality which provide social services to Roma &other vulnerable groups @USAIDAlbania

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Pupils of "Besnik Syla" 9-year school in Mamurras marked #SocialJusticeDay.
In a dedicated gathering organized in the context of @USAIDAlbania-funded #ICR&in p'ship with #ARSIS, they discussed community challenges & the importance of equality, social justice &inclusivity for all.

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In #Durres,as part of the @USAIDAlbania-funded #ICR, 6 mentoring meetings brought tgth civil society, community reps&public institutions 2strengthen coordination among service providers 4 vulnerable groups,such as access to services 4 people w/ disabilities,women&victims of #GBV

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The Improving Community Resilience program, funded by @USAIDAlbania &implemented by #UNDP, has established a great support model 4 marginalized communities. Read the story fr/Kurbin Resilience Centre,which operates in p'ship w/Municipality& @WVAlbania
👉https://t.co/Krh4VE85lK

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11 first line professionals at Resilience Center in Lezhë completed a training 2 boost their skills to serve vulnerable communities.
Happening in the context of @USAIDAlbania -funded #ICR topics covered standards of social care services&referral mechanisms for #GBV victims &more

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The "Improving Community Resilience" Program funded by @USAIDAlbania & implemented by UNDP works to strengthen multi-sectoral coordination among service providers in Durrës, Kurbin&Lezhë. By building capacities empowering communities,we aim 2 foster support 4 vulnerable groups.

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Representatives fr/ vulnerable communities&public institutions in Durrës discussed in an open forum legal&institutional responsibilities in handling cases of vulnerability.Discussions also focused on local referral networks& support mechanisms 4 at-risk individuals @USAIDAlbania

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Dismayed that in #Albania journalist Elton Qyno was pressed for several hours to reveal his sources after authorities searched his home&office, seizing his equipment. Confidentiality of journalistic sources is key for #mediafreedom & should be strictly protected by law&practice.

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Durrës concluded the #16Days of Activism w/diverse events like the "House of Hope," a unique choreography&real-life stories, all echoing the theme "Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women&Girls."Students, local officials, &service providers pledged 2contribute to ending violence

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In the #16Days campaign, 3 resilience centers, established through @USAIDAlbania -funded ICR project, are at the forefront. Partner #CSOs in coop with local governments have initiated public awareness campaigns to convey messages against gender-based violence.
#AsnjëJustifikim

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The workshop focused on the capacities, opportunities and needs for a functional community-based social care system in Durrës, Lezhë&Kurbin municipalities.
#ICR Programme aims to provide marginalized communities with essential support services they need to thrive
@USAIDAlbania

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We wrapped up a 2-day workshop in the context of “Improving Community Resilience Program funded by @USAIDAlbania &
implemented by UNDP
The event brought tgth 40 reps from municipalities,social service structures,administrative units & staff of the 3 established Resilience centers

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How do we translate the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals from words on paper into tangible improvements in the lives of Albanian citizens?
In 3 municipalities the @USAIDAlbania-funded project "Improving Community Resilience "is sparking hope
Learn how:https://t.co/8rkHR0MBQA
#SDGs

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With @USAIDAlbania,we organized a coordination meeting w/CSOs across 3"Improving Community Resilience" program areas
Highlights:
Updates on Resilience Centers,ongoing CSO interventions, collaboration strategies
Objective:Empower communities through integrated social care services