EDEN Center - Tirana
The Albanian staff and other involved persons experienced in environment, health and civil society sectors and committed to contribute for the democratization of the civil society and sustainable development of the country decided to continue working on the above mentioned fields. This lead to the foundation of a local environmental NGO in accordance with Albanian Legislation named EDEN Centre. Throughout this year EDEN members have worked in three main areas:
EDEN is a national organization. To fulfill our mission in the society for the time being, we work in close collaboration with eight environmental NGOs, the Municipality of Tirana and local communities in Tirana. At the same time, EDEN is a standing member of WECF (Women of Europe for a Common Future) network, EUROTOX network (aiming to prevent toxic waste disposal), IPEN network and EcoMovement network (aiming to strengthen the voice of civil society in environmental protection and sustainable development and to become a factor in the decision-making processes). The Executive Board is the highest governing body of the center that operates according to EDEN Statute. The Executive Director is the person charged with the progress and sustainability of the organization. In order to do steps forward to the fulfillment of the center’s goal and objectives we do have designed a strategic working plan for 2005 -2008. Three are the thematic pillars that EDEN is focusing and will continue to focus its work for the coming three years: • Capacity building of NGOs, GOs and other interested groups; • Environmental Education; • Waste “Eden” Mission is the development of a sustainable and healthy environment through building capacities; promoting participatory approach; offering expertise and services to civil society and governmental structures; and lobbying in the national level. As stated also in the statute of the organization the objectives of the Center are as follows: 1. Promoting the concept of Sustainable Development in government structures. 2. Assisting local and central authorities in drafting environmental contemporary policies and programs. 3. Organizing trainings for local authorities, teachers, students, members of local environmental NGOs and of the community. 4. Promoting local initiatives for environmental education as well as cooperation among Environmental NGOs, local structures, business and other key actors. 5. Developing educational programs and materials in order to increase public awareness regarding the environment and its impact in the health. 6. Creating access for environmental information to children and young people by also functioning as an Environmental Resource Centre. “Eden” Center Staff 1. Merita Mansaku - Executive Directress 2. Valmira Kallushi – Financial Department 3. Ornela Shoshi – Capacity Building Department 4. Rigers Greku – Environmental Education Department 5. Altin Sula – Waste Department 6. Trainers Pool – 10 members 7. Nature Guides – 18 members 8. Volunteers – 20 members Strategic local partners: Milieukontakt EcoMovement Group Center for Electronic Communication Donors American Embassy European Commission World Health Organization Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Capacity Building in Development Countries World Bank CONTACT: Rr. Abdyl Frashëri, Ish Klinika e Udhëheqjes, Shk. 3, Kati IV, Tirana – Albania; Tel: + 355 4 234851 E-Mail eden@eden-alb.org, eden@albmail.com Website www.eden-alb.org |
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