03/03/2026
🌸 Made in Ostren: A Meaningful Beginning
đź“Ť Ostren | 3 March 2026
Today, in a simple room filled with strong rural women, something beautiful began.
Women from Ostren and nearby villages gathered, some wearing traditional dress, some holding notebooks, all bringing experience, craftsmanship, and quiet strength. The conversations were open and sincere. Ideas were shared. Questions were asked. Laughter filled the room.
We officially launched Made in Ostren Women’s Artisan Collective, taking the first step toward building sustainable economic opportunities rooted in tradition and community.
The gathering ended with a symbolic early celebration of International Women’s Day, a gesture of recognition for the immense value rural women bring to their families and communities.
From a small room in Ostren, powerful change begins. đź’›
ENG: This event was organized in cooperation with UN Women Albania as part of “Empower Women for Rural Development in Northern Albania” project funded by Government of Italy/ Tirana.
ALB: Ky event është organizuar në bashkëpunim me UN Women Albania në kuadër të projektit “Fuqizimi i grave për zhvillim rural në Shqipërinë e Veriut”, i financuar nga Qeveria e Italisë/ Tirana.
