Mane Foundation

Five artists are presenting a body of ceramic works at the @galleryofcontemporaryarttirana . Aptly named Diones of the Earth, the exhibition is divided in five pavilions, featuring @mirakucukuceramic , Llambrini Dena Bojaxhiu, @laurakrz_ , @blertasylasurroi , and Gresa Kurti. The ancient medium connects generations and techniques of art, under a contemporary spell. The exhibition follows in the already established tracks of the Foundation’s commitment to make the best cultural values available to the general audience.

Mane Foundation is collaborating with @happy_albania to intensify the efforts benefitting the community of people with Down Syndrome. We are raising awareness for the needs of this community and inviting everyone to join. Happy app makes it easy. Users can donate their points directly through the app to support additional therapeutic sessions for children being treated at the service center of the @down_syndrome_albania . Our work in support of the Down syndrome community goes on.

GEN-E Albania 2026, organized by @jaofalbania , once again brought together some of the country’s most inspiring high school students’ companies. The participating groups presented ideas that were shaped by innovation and community impact. As a long-standing supporter of this initiative, Mane Foundation encouraged the young people to strengthen their creativity through hands-on experiences beyond the classroom. The company of the year was awarded to BioCel, conceived by the students of Qemal Stafa High School, projecting a biodegradable packaging made from wheat straw as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic. Congratulations to this team that will represent Albania at GEN-E Europe 2026!

@albanianpavilion2026 at the 61st International Art Exhibition of @labiennale is presenting A Place in the Sun, a moving-image installation by @gentikorini and a contribution of Mane Foundation. It is a three-channel video work, integrating live acting, puppetry, animation, and an original sonic score to form a fictional theater. The exhibition diagnoses the country as defined by external and internal projections about it, while at the same time it becomes a poetic expression of all invisible cultures, minor languages, and the unknown. Support for this project makes for another cultural value that the Foundation makes available to the general audience, in addition to its permanent Gallery of Contemporary Art Tirana.

Mane Foundation is proud to support @albanianpavilion2026 at @labiennale , the world's oldest and most prestigious international exhibition of contemporary art. Albania's presentation at La Biennale di Venezia 2026 is "A Place in the Sun", a new hybrid video work by artist Genti Korini, bringing together live performance, puppetry, an original sonic score, and computer-generated animation, staged in Zaum, the transrational language of the early 20th-century avant-garde. Through spectral landscapes and folkloric apparitions, the work folds time on a loop, connecting the unsettled dreams of a century ago to the turbulence of our present moment, a meditation on borders, languages, and identities in flux. Mane Foundation's support of the Albanian Pavilion reflects our commitment to Albania's cultural representation on the international stage, and our belief that art is one of the most powerful expressions of a nation's identity and ambition.

Mane Foundation has aligned its objective to empower young people in their personal and professional journey with the efforts of @jaofalbania to provide financial literacy, entrepreneurship skills, and career advice to students. Leader for a Day is a module run by JAA, that assigns high school students to the management of public and private organizations. During a usual business day, the young leaders experienced the work environment and how the manager leads operations and decision making. Mane Foundation and companies of @balfingroup hosted some of the 97 students that participated in this year’s edition; they received knowledge and advice that will guide them in their academic and employment choices.

Emi and Uendi, two talented high school students, visited BALFIN Group HQ as part of Junior Achievement Albania's "Leader for a Day" program. Their enthusiasm and ambition reinforce my commitment, through @manefoundation , to invest in the next generation. The Foundation is closely working with @jaofalbania to spread financial literacy and knowledge about future employment among the youth

We are proud to reflect on a meaningful partnership that continues to make an impact. In 2024, Mane Foundation and @neptunkosova supported the establishment of @reportinghouse museum, contributing essential audio-visual equipment to help bring the stories of the Kosovo war to life. The exhibition is presented by @birn_kosovo and @prishtina_biennale . It blends journalism, photography, media artefacts, and contemporary works of art that dwell on the long term effects of the war. Since its opening in June 2024, it has welcomed over 20,000 visitors. Now the Reporting House museum is accepted as a member of the Network of European Museum Organizations (NEMO). As @jetaxharra_ , co-founder of Reporting House, shared: “The cooperation with Mane Foundation was crucial at a time when we had tens of hours of footage and no equipment to tell the story. Without the technological support the Foundation provided, it would have been difficult for us to implement the curatorial concept of journalism and contemporary art as conceived by @ejjupi , our curator that came up with the idea of connecting the museum with Mane Foundation”.

Students from École Spéciale des Travaux Publics, Paris, joined their peers from the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Tirana, and Faculty of Architecture, Prishtina, for an academic project of Erasmus. They are set to study ways of providing freshwater in coastal areas by integrating energy technologies that may support desalination systems. Green Coast provides the necessary conditions and logistics to the ambitious project that combines expertise in urban planning, architecture, and technological infrastructure. The young researchers had their field visit, met with Green Coast staff and analyzed the final data needed for the concept design phase. Mane Foundation is making sure the students enjoy the best learning and experimenting conditions, as part of its permanent dedication to education.

@manefoundation is a supporter of the Multifunctional Social Center for People with Disability, that is being established in Tirana. A group of students of IMSI (Institut du Management des Services Immobiliers), Paris, visited the premises as part of their international mobility program with Tirana Business University. Representatives of the Help the Life association that is managing the center, explained the services that they will provide, and that in a matter of time it will be ready to host the first inhabitants. Tangible contribution is crucial for such an enterprise, yet the cause gathers real strength when the younger generation becomes aware and active in the overall efforts.

Day II at PYET Festival of Journalism: Where journalism meets its biggest actual challenges. From AI to misinformation, from media ethics to professional standards, the conversations went deeper into what it really means to inform in a changing world. “Journalism and communication are dealing with the same topics. Information flow is now enormous. We should help young people navigate it safely.” – Altin Sholla, Administrator of TBU “The challenge today is to open our eyes; are we communicating with humans or super-intelligent entities?” – Lutfi Dervishi, Professor “Disinformation and manipulation are no longer external threats, they are internal challenges.” – Erion Braçe, Member of Parliament “Government has a role, but it cannot be the only actor.” – Robert Rakipllari, Director of Information at Top Channel “Journalists are overloaded; they don’t have the time to truly develop and engage with their audience.” – Artan Fuga, Professor “Media should lead, not follow.” – Blendi Salaj, Moderator of “Wake Up” “Today, it’s no longer only professional journalists who inform the public.” – Erion Tase, Executive Director of the Academy of Political Studies “You can follow an event, but access and control of the narrative is another story.” – Alban Dudushi, Journalist “You cannot report on the economy with ‘he said, she said’.” – Edvin Peçi, Moderator/ Journalist “Becoming a true professional is a long and difficult journey.” – Sherif Bundo, Professor/Economy Expert Through its support of PYET, Mane Foundation facilitates direct engagement between young people and established media professionals, helping bridge the gap between education and the realities of today’s media landscape.

Different voices, one message: journalism is evolving! At PYET, leading media professionals and academics shared powerful insights on communication, technology, and the future of media. “Communication is a skill every profession must learn. If you don’t say it, it doesn’t exist.” – Grida Duma, Moderator of Top Story “Technology evolves so rapidly that journalism itself is being reshaped.” – Artan Fuga, Professor of Academia “We are facing fast technological progress… while the media industry adapts more slowly.” – Elvin Luku, Head of the Journalism Department, Faculty of History and Philology “Radio aims to be present in different forms, to always be there.” – Ledion Liço, Director of Top Albania Radio Through its support of PYET, Mane Foundation continues to help young people, empowering them with the skills and mindset needed for the future of media.