“Volunteering makes society softer; volunteering makes society more lovable. It is an experience that has no age, no profession, and no limits.” – Dhurata
Volunteering is more than giving your time; it’s about hope, connection, and creating meaningful change. Through the EU4SocialCare programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNICEF Albania and World Vision Albania, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, volunteers are actively engaged across 14 municipalities, supporting children, youth, and families while also growing personally and professionally.
Volunteers like Dhurata, Sandra, and Alda are bringing hope and transformation to communities in Kavaja, Kamëz, and Krujë. Through their dedication, they help children and young people develop their talents, assist families in need, and contribute to the improvement of social services.
“I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything, because I’ve grown so much myself, emotionally.” – Alda, volunteer in Krujë.
Specialists working alongside the volunteers are thrilled by the fresh energy and ideas they bring. Their engagement is not only enriching the lives of children, youth, and families but is also inspiring innovation and positive change within local social care services.
📽️ Watch the video to see how volunteers across 14 municipalities are making a difference in their communities and hear their inspiring stories firsthand.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
“Enhancing Local Social Care Services Partnerships with Citizens and Toward EU Standards“, is funded by the European Union with a budget of 3.1M EUR, implemented jointly by UNICEF Albania and World Vision Albania, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Republic of Albania.
This project is advancing the social care reform by expanding the social care system in the country, while ensuring that all children, persons with disabilities and individuals at risk of exclusion receive accessible, just and dignified services. EU4SocialCare works on enhancing and expanding the current social care services in Albania, while fostering an enabling environment for partnerships between local governments and civil society organizations.