As part of the regional project “AGREE! – Action for Girls’ Rights to Equality and Empowerment!”, co-funded by the European Union, representatives from Woman to Woman (Gruaja tek Gruaja) actively participated in four regional capacity-building trainings held in Tuzla (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and Skopje (North Macedonia) during 2025.
These trainings brought together civil society actors, youth workers, and practitioners from the Western Balkans and Turkey, with the aim of strengthening regional capacities to promote gender equality, girls’ empowerment, peer education, and prevention of gender-based and cyber violence against women and girls (GBV/CVAWG).
🔹 Regional Training 1 – Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination
📍 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Participants from Albania:
Admir Dahati
Kristjan Kulla
This training focused on understanding gender equality frameworks, addressing discrimination and stereotypes, and strengthening advocacy skills. Participants explored legal and policy mechanisms, inclusive approaches, and practical tools to promote equality and prevent gender-based discrimination at local and national levels.
🔹 Regional Training 2 – Peer Education
📍 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Participants from Albania:
Valentina Bregu
Erisona Hoxhaj
The second regional training equipped participants with methodologies and tools for peer education, emphasizing youth participation, prevention of peer GBV, and empowering young people as change-makers within their communities. The training promoted experiential learning and exchange of good practices among regional partners.
🔹 Regional Training 3 – Social and Financial Education
📍 Skopje, North Macedonia
Participants from Albania:
Valentina Bregu
Ergi Arrtunda
This training strengthened participants’ capacities to integrate social and financial education into youth and community work, with a special focus on empowering girls, breaking economic stereotypes, and supporting inclusive participation. Participants gained practical skills to support girls and young people in developing sustainable social and economic initiatives.
🔹 Regional Training 4 – CSO Organisational Capacity Building
📍 Skopje, North Macedonia
Participants from Albania:
Jasmin Dardhanjori
Admir Dahati
The fourth training focused on strengthening CSO organisational capacities, including monitoring and evaluation, project development, internal governance, and fundraising. The training supported the development of stronger, more sustainable civil society organisations capable of advocating for gender equality and girls’ rights.
🌍 Building Regional Change Together
Through participation in all four regional trainings, Woman to Woman contributed to the creation of a regional pool of trained practitioners who will transfer knowledge and skills at national and local levels in Albania. The acquired competencies will directly support future activities in advocacy, education, peer engagement, and prevention of gender-based violence.
