TIRANA, Oct 19 /ATA/ At least 40 young people have been involved in the project “In the Village,” an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development funded by the German government, through GIZ in Albania. They experienced life in the village for a period of 2 weeks exploring nature , history as well as engaging in various work practices offered by rural areas.
This week, the young people or the self-styled group of “Serenades” have immersed themselves in the village lifestyle in Korça-Pogradec region.
They have met up with local residents, worked just like local farmers in beekeeping, greenhouses, fishing or dairy farms and have explored every corner of the Korca – Pogradec region, immersing themselves in the special beauties of the area.
According to the agenda, the group of young people spent the first day in the village of Boboshtica, the second day in the village of Drenove, the third day in the village of Dishnica, then in Zaroshka and the fifth day they stayed in the village of Vithkuq.
During the 32 days, 260 students applied from all over Albania to take part in this project, from which 40 students were selected.
The project brings a new perspective to students, who will contribute to the rural community.
“Help a resident in the village” or promoting tourism potential in the villages are experiences offered to young people for a two-week period in 11 regions of the country: Shkodra, Kukes, Dibra, Lezha, Elbasan, Korca, Kolonja, Pogradec, Gjirokastra, Përmet , Tepelena.
GIZ Albana and MARD addressed the students who are looking for a new experience, which comes to the aid of the rural community in Albania.
The project “In the Village” aims to encourage development of rural tourism by building a linking bridge between Albanian youth and residents and the activity of 4 selected areas:
– Shkodër / Kukës;
– Dibër / Lezhë / Elbasan;
– Korçë / Kolonjë / Pogradec;
– Gjirokastër / Përmet / Tepelenë.
