Elvana Pernaska

HRBP, UNICEF Country Office, Tirana, Albania

[UNICEF ALBANIA @albania_unicef]

We also joined Youth Ambassadors, leading awareness activities in outlying neighborhoods - proof that peer-led outreach works. 🌱

[murat sahin @himuratsahin]

Social Sciences in a Changing World: Building Equity, Empowering Children and Youth, and Advancing Human Development yes, it is hybrid join in person and online for more https://t.co/aVvUSorH3A

[murat sahin @himuratsahin]

My cardio is visiting schools
This time with Elvana Hana, CEO of Credins Foundation, a true champion for @albania_unicef We observed smart labs supported by innovative programmes such as Eduten, delivering AI-powered math learning to advance quality education #foreverychild

[UNICEF ALBANIA @albania_unicef]

Today’s Learning Friday brought us together with the inspiring girls of Girls’Up from “28 Nëntori” High School in Shkodër. Led by our AAB member Dea, recently accepted to Harvard University, they shared stories of talent, leadership & girls empowering girls.

[UNICEF ALBANIA @albania_unicef]

🇪🇺 On #EuropeDay, we celebrate values that bring us together: unity, human dignity and inclusion. Through our strong partnership on #EU4SocialCare, #EU4Youth & more, @albania_unicef works with EU to support children, young people & families, to ensure that no one is left behind.

[UNICEF ALBANIA @albania_unicef]

🎙️Our #YouthGuarantee Ambassadors asked their peers what do young people in Albania need most—education, jobs, or vocational skills? 📷 📷,withsupport from #EU4Youth, funded by
@EUinAlbania, implemented by #UNDP & @albania_unicef , in partnership with the 🇦🇱Government.

[Ingrid Macdonald 🇺🇳🇦🇱 @MacdonaldIngrid]

Thank you @albania_unicef for including me in the #UNICEF NatCom members 🇮🇹🇳🇿🇬🇧 visit in 🇦🇱. Together w/@himuratsahin I saw firsthand how the Akelius school in Tirana & specialized center for children's w/disabilities in Kamza are changing children’s lives for the better. 👏👏👏

[murat sahin @himuratsahin]

Witnessing Change on the Ground, Where Children’s Lives Are Being Transformed @albania_unicef https://t.co/BJnubBQh9l

[UNICEF ALBANIA @albania_unicef]

🏆 Winning teams of the #EU4Youth UPSHIFT in Shkodra:
✅“Change Makers 28” w/rural info stands & Youth Guarantee info at bus stops
✅“Magma” w/ youth cinema and school volleyball events at Atelie Youth Center. Excited to see these ideas supporting #NEET youth through #EU4Youth ✨

[UNICEF ALBANIA @albania_unicef]

Day 2️⃣ of #UPSHIFT under #EU4Youth wrapped up w/ great energy from young people in Shkodra. 💡 5 teams worked on ideas to reach #NEET youth & connect them w/ real employment opportunities and #YouthGuarantee, proposing practical solutions to guide them toward employment services.

[murat sahin @himuratsahin]

Celebrating the completion of the #Eduten training in Albania! 60 teachers from 30 schools strengthened their skills in using the AI‑powered, game‑based math platform, bringing innovation to nearly 2,000 children.
@albania_unicef

[murat sahin @himuratsahin]

How can I report violations of children’s rights? In an emergency, if you are experiencing abuse, threats, or violations, or need support, please contact nearest police station, Child Protection unit at municipality, or the Child Helpline at 116 111. https://t.co/hKupGD8TzT

[UNICEF ALBANIA @albania_unicef]

Today with #EU4Youth we traveled to Vlora to meet young jobseekers, vocational students & partners to present #YouthGuarantee. Stela, a former vocational student with a disability, shared: “Through the Youth Guarantee, I received a real job opportunity.”@euinalbania @UNDPAlbania

[UNICEF ALBANIA @albania_unicef]

💡Some insights from #UNICEFAlbania Representative @himuratsahin on our latest visit to the professional school Pavarësia in 📍Vlora, in the frame of #EU4Youth

@EUinAlbania
@UNDPAlbania

[UNICEF ALBANIA @albania_unicef]

Youth energy filled #TiranaBusinessUniversity as we promoted #UReport - the digital platform empowering young people to shape decision-making 💬✨ Endi Saliko shared his inspiring activism journey, joined by Erasmus+ students from France 🌍
Join U-Report: https://t.co/jWeLc55SrJ

[murat sahin @himuratsahin]

Line ministries & UN agencies come together in Joint Executive Committee to take stock, align action, and advance human capital, from early childhood development & education to schooling and lifelong learning, skills & participation. #TogetherWeCan #foreverychild @albania_unicef

[UNICEF ALBANIA @albania_unicef]

👉As part of #EU4Youth, we spent an energetic day with 128 graduating students of Oso Kuka High School in Shkodra, discussing the #YouthGuarantee and the real opportunities it offers for jobs, vocational training, and a secure path to employment. @EUinAlbania @UNDPAlbania

[UNICEF ALBANIA @albania_unicef]

🚀 Today kicks off an important journey as our first group of practitioners begins field visits to interview families using the MICS methodology, in collaboration with INSTAT. This initiative aims to collect vital data to better address community needs. 👥 #MICS2026

[murat sahin @himuratsahin]

🔵 Build: Invest early in ECD, learning & skills
🟡Protect: Strengthen social protection, health & safe environments
🟢Utilize: Boost school‑to‑work pathways & youth participation https://t.co/VPRjB7EhxC

[murat sahin @himuratsahin]

Hot off the Shelf! Proud to launch the new @albania_unicef INSTAT Analytical Tool, turning 2023 Census data into actionable insights on children & youth in Albania. https://t.co/VPRjB7EhxC