[ALBSA-Info] New Additions to the Hope Fellowship Team in Kosova

[National Albanian American Council - NAAC]

National Albanian American Council
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For Immediate Release: March 1, 2002      Contact: Sokol Shtylla (202) 466-6900
 
PRESS RELEASE
 
New Additions to the Hope Fellowship Team in Kosova  
 
Washington, DC, March 1, 2002: The National Albanian American Council (NAAC) issued the following statement announcing the completion of the Hope Fellowship team with two new members joining the Kosova office.

Laura Kryeziu, an alumna of the first group of Hope Fellows, and Vjollca Krasniqi, an activist from Prishtina, have joined the Hope Fellowship program team respectively as the new Kosova Country Coordinator and Follow-On Coordinator.  They are the most recent additions to a dynamic staff that develops and implements the Hope Fellowship program of the National Albanian American Council and USAID in Prishtina and Washington, D.C.
 
Prior to joining the Hope Fellowship team, Ms. Kryeziu worked as a Political Researcher for the International Crisis Group (ICG) writing, researching, and editing briefing papers for the world renowned NGO.  She has also worked in different capacities with the US Office in Prishtina, the US Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the International Rescue Committee (IRC).  Ms. Kryeziu worked with the League of Women Voters while a Hope Fellow in Washington, D.C. and designed and is implementing a pilot program empowering Kosovar women in politics through the Political Advisory Board of Kosova Women.  As Kosova Country Coordinator, Ms. Kryeziu will coordinate the recruitment of potential Hope Fellows, forge relationships and promote the program with the emerging government and existing public and private institutions in Kosova.
 
Ms. Krasniqi has extensive experience in international work, as well.  She has worked with many organizations including USAID and the Soros Institute for Open Society, has served as an advisor to the Department for International Development of the British Government, UNHCR, and BBSS Gallup International.  She is also a Columnist for Kosova's weekly Zeri and women's magazine Teuta.  Ms. Krasniqi will use her experience and contacts within the government, NGO, and media community as a Follow-On Coordinator for Hope Fellows upon their return to Kosova.  She will coach graduates to model their new leadership skills while implementing projects of change in their workplaces and communities.
 
"We are thrilled to have Laura Kryeziu as our Country Coordinator for the Hope Fellowship program.  As a Hope Fellow herself, Laura will bring a unique perspective to the staff and will contribute to the advancement of the program," said Richard Lukaj, Chairman of NAAC.  "It is also a pleasure for NAAC to welcome to our team Vjollca Krasniqi whose vision and experience will help our Hope Fellows in advancing women's role in and contributions to public and civic life in Kosova," concluded Lukaj.

The National Albanian American Council ("NAAC") is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocating for Albanians and promoting peace and economic development in the Balkans by fostering democratic policy, promoting respect for human rights, and conducting educational and developmental programs. For more information on the Hope Fellowship program and the National Albanian American Council please visit us on the web at: www.hopefellowships.org and www.naac.org
 
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