GO2 ALBANIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2014

2014

ANNUAL REPORT

2014 signed the start up for GO2. It started with the new offices in Shkoder, the first three projects, adding more staff, and the national/international awards.

Employees

2013

2014

Executive Director

Entela Shkreli

Board Members

Project Manager

Eltjana Shkreli

1. Jozef Zuallaert 2. Entela Shkreli 3. Nektar Duma 4. Aulon Harizaj 5. Eltjana Shkreli

Projects

EuroVelo European Cycle Route Network Donors: European Union & European Cyclists’ Federation

May 2014- Sept 2015

The aim of the ECF EuroVelo project is to promote and coordinate the creation and operation of a complete European cycle route network, the EuroVelo network, crossing and uniting the whole European continent. This is the truly sustainable Trans-European Transport Network.

The 15 EuroVelo routes, together with 70 000km cycling routes distance: North – South Routes: 1 – Atlantic Coast Route: North Cape – Sagres 8,186 km 3 – Pilgrims’ Route: Trondheim – Santiago de Compostela 5,122 km 5 – Via Romea Francigena: London – Rome and Brindisi 3,900 km 7 – Sun Route: North Cape – Malta 7,409 km 9 – Baltic – Adriatic: Gdansk – Pula 1,930 km 11 – East Europe Route: North Cape – Athens 5,984 km 13 – Iron Curtain Trail: Barents Sea – Black Sea 10,400 km 15 – Rhine Route: Andermatt – Hoek van Holland 1,320 km 17 – Rhone Route: Andermatt – Mediterranean 1,115 km West – East Routes: 2 - Capitals Route: Galway – Moscow 5,500 km 4 – Central Europe Route: Roscoff – Kiev 4,000 km 6 - Atlantic – Black Sea: Nantes – Constanta 4,448km 8 – Mediterranean Route: Cádiz – Athens and Cyprus 5,888 km Circuits: 10 – Baltic Sea Cycle Route (Hansa circuit): 7,980 km 12 – North Sea Cycle Route: 5,932 km

Castle2Castle

Cycling Tour from Rozafa Castle to Drishti Castle Donor: Partners Albania

May 2014 – Dec. 2015

Project ‘Green Sight, Castle2Castle’ goals to create a cycling tour, who starts from Rozafa Castle to Drisht Castle. It can promote eco-tourism throughout cultural natural heritage by generating income for local inhabitants in this undeveloped area. This approach aims to increase local capacities (mainly in rural areas) as for ex: local guides or incitement in domestic investment from the businesses (such as bars, restaurants, accommodations, and services) or the farmers. In addition the project aims even to raise the awareness of the inhabitants and mostly of the domestic tourists related to the value of nature and tangible/intangible culture that Shkoder surrounding areas contain. As Shkoder has a cycling culture movement, creating a full cycling tour package around Shkoder Region provides a model for other areas all around Albania, as: Vlore and Korce.

Till now we get exploring different routes not far away than 30-50km from Shkoder. The incomes generated either by social enterprise, or by different funds are serving to realize this tour package and to include it at the European network of cycling routes, in EuroVelo 8 corridor.

Liqeni I SHKODRES

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Kalaja e Drishtit

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Senior A - Operational Grant Donors: Swedish Embassy and coordinated by REC Albania

March - September 2014

‘More GO2, more Clean Air’ is a project funded SENiOR-A program, coordinated by the Regional Environmental Center in Albania (REC-Albania), as part of the operational grants, helping to create a clear profile of the organization and strengthening its position in the community. Many pro-environmental activities have been carried out through this project, which helped to increase the human capacity of the organization, increase visibility, preparing information materials, etc.

Awards

AgorA_kuVENDe

Project, public spaces and creative tourism in Tirana

June 2014

One of 5 Awards at National Competition. Municipality of Tirana, Albanian Association of Municipalities, National Tourism Agency and Hanns Seidel Foundation.

The competition “How to make Tirana a contemporary tourist city?” was proclaimed open by the Association of Albanian Municipalities, the Municipality of Tirana, the National Tourism Agency and the Albanian Tourism Association, in order to collect ideas from students of public and private universities. In this competition were presented 18 project ideas selected among 40 of them, and where the GO2 working group (volunteers, students and newly graduated) was introduced with the project called ‘AgorA’, which after the first phase of selection and after the presentation at the Conference, was declared as one of the 5 best ideas.

The project is about revitalizing public spaces through street art, including visual art, social theatres, narrative videos, flash mob and other performances, adding green spaces and promoting active movements (walking and bicycles) through these spaces. In this way, the dominant materials of concrete and asphalt that make up the public space, especially in the last 20 years, can become warmer and more lively, not only for the residents of Tirana but also for foreign visitors who require more interaction with life alive of the city.

‘Green Ideas 2014’, social entrepreneurs supported by PARTNERS Albania

Third Price

The National Competition “Green Ideas, 2014”was organized in Tirana by “Partners Albania”. Green ideas competition aims to support initiatives that promote social inclusion (through integration and employment) and local economic development through ideas that are environmentally friendly. The third winner project ‘Castle2Castle’ is getting implemented by “GO2” organization and aims to promote eco-tourism through cycling tour in a two-day tourist package from Rozafa Castle to Drisht Castle, in Shkoder region.

http://www.partnersalbania.org/?fq=brenda&m=news&gj=gj1&lid=117

‘Green Ideas 2014’, Western Balkan Philantropy by Rockfeller Brothers Fund in collaboration with PARTNERS Albania July

"GO2” took the third place in the Annual Balkans Competition “Philantropy for Green Ideas, 2014”, supported by the Rockfeller Brothers Fund (RBF) with the project “Castle2Castle”, among 5 countries. The project’s main goals are the youth employment and a better tourist supply throughout the competitive tourism sector in the Balkans Region.

GO2 was announced as the winner of the III prize with the project The “Green Overview, Castle to Castle” is valued as one of the three most possible projects, among the 15 projects ideas that competed in 5 Balkan countries: Albania, Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo and Montenegro. third prize. http://www.rbf.org/news/western-balkans-philanthropy-green-ideas-winners-announced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKNWtUNucCo

Activities

Ceremony of ACT Now 2013 Winners February

Open forum with Slovene expert ‘Pedaling policies in Ljubljana’ April

The ‘Ljubljana Pedaling Policies’ Forum was an overview of the policies undertaken by the Municipality of Ljubljana to turn the city in a friendly bicycle city. The presentation was realized by Mr. Andrej Klement, expert on environmental issues at REC Slovenia, and one of Ljubljana’s leading activists in pedaling. He presented the challenges path that Ljubljana has encountered, as well the challenges that the Albanian cities will face in urban movement with Albania’s membership in the EU. Ljubjana’s panorama began since the massive use of private cars, mainly during the communist regime of the formers Yugoslavia the post communist period and today, with their membership in EU. The purpose of organizing these 2 open forums was mainly in; In Tirana, at the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, introducing the concepts of Urban Movement Management, building new professional capacities for urban transport planning, the necessity of a Strategic Plan for Urban Areas, etc.

In Shkodra, at the school ‘Maria Ndihmëtare’ encouraging interested people to the importance of a good organization of pedaling opportunities. Being a Champion City in using bicycles, Shkodra highly favors the entrepreneurship of these policies, being a model for all other Albanian cities later. http://www.shkodrapress.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1358%3Ashkodër-‘politikat-e-pedalimit’-forum-i-hapur-me-ekspertin-slloven&Itemid=465

Earth Day April

Earth Day was organized in Shkodra, as an event to enhance the awareness to environmental preservation and to know the values and potential capacities of Shkodra. This event was supported by the American Embassy in Albania, the Regional Environment Center, the Municipality of Shkodra and civil society actors such as: Aarhus Center, The Door Albania, Change the World, GO2, Primary and Secondary Schools of the Region and Ecosystems. Among the various activities for the young age groups, was the launch of 'Bicycle Tour' from Shkodra to Saranda, from the US embassy group accompanied

by GO2 activists. The Bicycle Tour was proposed to be not only on the streets and main boulevards of the city, but also on the alleys. The activity took place in front of the municipal square, where the group was picked up by the children with bicycles and accompanied by the mayor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQE1sJrWQK0 https://www.ata.gov.al/dita-boterore-e-tokes-zv-ambasadori-jardine-pjese-e-aktiviteteve-ne-qytetin-verior/ http://www.lajme.gen.al/2014-04-23/dita-e-tokes-festohet-dhe-ne-shqiperi.html http://www.shkodrapress.com/opinion/item/3228-dita-e-tok%C3%ABs.html https://www.facebook.com/pg/GO2-441072575963389/photos/?tab=album&album_id=633110363426275

Tourist Guide May

There are organized Tour Guides in the suburbs of Shkodra in order to promote the usage of bicycles not only as a daily vehicle, but also for recreational activities , exploring the natural and cultural values of the rural areas of the region of Shkodra. In the beginnings there were 7-8 participants, growing up to 18 people, almost all Shkodra’s citizens and a small number of foreigners. The group of participants has been of different ages, but mainly where the young people that become part of these tours, leaving somehow ‘caffeine syndrome’. In total there were about 20 guides organized from June to November, and there were 14 different itineraries, defined and decided as possible for bicycling, including: Drishti, Jubani, Shurdhahu, Shirqi, Shasi, Gajtani, Zogaj etc. The distance of these destinations is about on average of 15-20 km from Shkodra.

Preparatory Guide, Juban-Gajtan May

-Exploring closer the terrain, two caves of Gajtan and Juban and relating with the inhabitants in order to cooperate with them in the future; -Exploring the route and signing it at the thematic map; -A closer relationship with the historian and the ambientalist Mr. Aleks Dushi .

Preparatory Guide, Drisht May

-Exploration of the terrain and get familiar with the inhabitants of the area; -Designing the itinerary of Drisht and the necessary information.

The guide and leader of the group was Ms. Dushi, historian, environmentalist and very well known with the terrain, the customs, the culture and the lifestyle of these areas around the region of Shkodra. Other participants were Ms.Lule Buka Temali, Mrs.Entela Shkreli and Mrs. Eltjana Shkreli.

The 28 km journey through bicycles gave pleasure and the direct contact with nature, fresh air and the sense of freedom during the tour guide it was a great satisfaction.

Tourist Guide 1: Drisht May

-Visiting the Kir valley and the cultural heritage of this medieval town, -The young people leave the coffees by getting closer to the nature and socialize in between each other; It was organized the first tour guide at Drishti Castle. The participation was relatively good, with a group of 7 young people, under 30, who had not visited Drishti Castle before. This is an indicator that the new generation does not recognize very well these areas and does not have any awareness about the values of ​​ cultural and natural heritage, even though this area is only 14 km away from Shkodra. Along the way, many young people and village children joined us. This interaction created a strong social and friendly connection between residents of the area and visitors.

Tourist Guide 2: Shirq June

-Visiting Buna River and the Church of Shirq where the princes of Arberia and Montenegro were crowned; Shirq, Shkoder -Interest, attention and visibility from the local inhabitants; -The young people leave the coffees by getting closer to the nature and socialize in between each other.

On Sunday, June 22, 2014, was organized the second tour guide in Shirq,

by GO2 and Hostel Casa Mi Casa es tu Casa, supported by ‘Partners Albania’. Shirqi is located only 14km away from the city of Shkodra, on the right of the village Dajç, near the place where the river Drin with Buna joins and is well known for the famous Church of Shirqi. Darragjati and Shirqi villages had almost completely preserved their morphology, preserving the identity and values of ​​ the rural area. These values should be emphasized and preserved as an attraction for the foreign visitor.

The first stop was near the Church of Shirqi (a monument of culture), located just along the shore of the river Buna. It was left the frontal facade and a stone, which was reinforced with iron. The ancient church dedicated to the saints Sergius and Baku in Shirgj of Buna shore near Shkodra, known as ‘Shna Prende’, represented the most remarkable remains of medieval architecture in Albania. In the middle ages, Shirgji had functioned as a scaffold of Shkodra becoming an important port for Shkodra and a transit center of export and import goods. The second stop was to the village Shirq. Everyone enjoyed the place around, the generosity of the local residents, the children, At Pentar beach (a small sandy pouch at the Shore of Buna River) we made the third stop, making sunbathing and enjoying the wonderful company and nature.

Tourist Guide 3: Juban June

Visiting the Drin Valley and Cave of Juban -Diversity of activities in a guide (cycling, hiking and speleologist); -The young people leave the coffees by getting closer to the nature and socialize in between each other; Juban is a village located 8.8 km from Shkodra, South-East of the city. This village lies on a mountain slope, exactly where the field of Zadrima begins.

The walk was quite calm and began with the first sunrays, where we get a great satisfaction. In Juban, a woman was very kind to keep our bicycles safe, for several hours. The village is known not only for soft and hardworking people, colorful folk costumes, its fertile fields, but also for the cave, which is named as the village itself, the Juban Cave. The cave is located about 300 m from the village of Juban and runs up to 250 m deep in the mountain. It is formed by the karsti, creating extras and microforms quite attractive. The entrance to the cave is not neither difficult nor easy and gives you a lot of satisfaction.

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Tourist Guide 4: Shurdhah July

-Visiting the artificial Lake of Vau Dejes and the medieval town of Sarda (today, Shurdhah); -High interest to this destination, -Alternative movement in bike and on boat.

-The young people leave the coffees by getting closer to the nature and socialize in between each other;

Tourist Guide 5: Zus, Ana e Malit July

-Visiting the landscape along Buna River and the eco-social farm ‘Ana e Malit’; -Visit to a social enterprise and understanding how functions such a business in aid of the vulnerable communities?!

-Understanding the asset which produces an ‘eco’ investment and the green ideas approaches.

Meeting and Coordination with the Austrian expert Mr.Karl Reiter -Drawing up The National Strategy on Cycling Plan (a. Urban Mobility b. Cycling Tourism) SHKODER -Creating a network of actors participating in compiling the Strategy;

Tourist Guide 6: Shas, Ulqin July

-Recognition of the cultural heritage and the history of Albanian people across the border; -Knowing closer our blood brothers across the border; -Achieving to challenge the longest itinerary go-return 60km; -The young people leave the coffees by getting closer to the nature and socialize in between each other;

Tourist Guide 7: Drisht-Katul August

-Inciting eco-movement, adventure/rural tourism and sustainable development in this area; -Written cooperation statement by a mutual interaction at institutional level; - Increasing credibility on info and enlarging the network with public institutions

Meeting in the region south-east. The cycling culture Korce-Pogradec 13-15 August

The meeting was realized in Shkoder -Enforced cooperation, get familiar with the partners in Korça Region, -Good participation by many local environmental NGOs, universities, decision makers and stakeholders; -For the first time it’s organized in 5 Albanian spoken languages cities (including even Shkoder) activities focused in ‘Day of DRIN River; -Interest and attention by local visitors in order to be part of cycling tours, as the activity ‘Day of DRIN River’.

Tourist Guide 8: Shiroke-Zogaj August

A group of young people from Italy working at a local volunteer organization were interested in making a guide in the suburban neighborhood of Lake Shkodra, Shiroka-Zogaj. The ride was very pleasant, starting from starting with the first stop at the ‘Bridge of Buna’, an iron alteration built at the end of the XIX century. What impress is its amortization and low security conditions, but the risk is also combined with the pleasure of watching the fisherman fishing with traditional reeds. At the end of the bridge you face the Roma neighborhood, an area that carries their wandering soul, with dynamic music and melody. Immediately after leaving the Roma neighborhood begins the construction of Shiroka Street. With the new urban plan, both these settlements (Shiroka + Zogaj) are included as neighborhoods of Shkodra. The last stop was to Zogaj where we did also sunbath.

Tourist Guide 9: Rrashkullaj-Omaraj August

The next destination was in the northern direction of the city, and arrived just at the foot of the mountains where it is the beginning of the mountains of the Albanian Alps. We passed by the Mesi Bridge, so that Italian visitors could see this valuable monument of culture. After a short break we started from the village of Boks (part of the commune of Postriba) then we passed to Kullaj, above from the north to Rrashkullaj. Passing through the village alleys, where sometimes a car crossed, allowing you to feel free on your bicycle. We noticed animals, old bicycles that were loaded with sacks, crates, or other necessary items of residents in the area. The streets were bordered either with large doors of iron or with green fences. At the door, the woods rolled over, which they had stowed. The fruit of the seasons on the eve of autumn and the vegetables of the villages conveyed the feeling of the village as once. Through the streets we watched ordinary people, their soul, and their behavior. We went through Vraka. We crossed the train tracks, which meant bringing us the old-fashioned transport. Today those SHINA (Railways) are as MEMORY that should be kept with fanaticism. After we did 3-4km on the national highway (ShkodĂŤr-Hani i Hotit) left we headed towards Omaraj, to the Camping near the Lake of Shkodra.

BICIKLANA Fest, Novisad, Serbi August

-BICIKLANA Fest is the event that took place in Novi Sad, Serbia organized from Novosadska Biciklistička Initiative, to promote cycling as a way of lifestyle. For three days, in the Quarter’s room were held lectures, presentations regarding cycling policies developed so far in Northern Serbia and European policies, and various activities like; fair, exhibition of drawings and bicycles, as well as festive evening with music.

Unlike last year, the festival had participation of representatives from different organizations from the region of Balkan such as Croatia (Osijek), Slovenia (Ljubljana, Maribor), Macedonia (Skopje), Montenegro (Podgorica), Bosnia and Herzegovina (Banja Luka). Albania was represented by GO2 organizations, where during the presence there it was possible to make a brief presentation of Shkodra- Champion Cycling City and its continuing efforts to preserve the tradition. Critical Mass organized on the continuance of the festival was marked as the largest ever held in Novi Sad with participation of about 650 cyclists, of all ages. During the Cycling Tour in the city, Mr. Vladimir Mrkajić introduced us in details with the development of cycling infrastructure and services in this city. At the end of this activity, it was concluded that the cities should add more cycling initiatives according the European standards and the cooperation between organizations of different Balkan countries could increase the possibility of joint projects with EU support ‘s.

Tourist Guide 10: Gajtani Cave August

-Exploring closer the terrain, two caves of Gajtan and Juban and relating with the inhabitants in order to cooperate with them in the future; -Exploring the route and signing it at the thematic map; -A closer relationship with the historian and the environmentalist Mr.Aleks Dushi;

Tourist Guide 11: Kukël September

-Kukël is a settlement in the former Bushat municipality, Shkodër County, northern Albania.

Albanian Coast Trip 4 &Tourist Guide 12, Dajรง September

Participation in Albanian Cost Trip IV activity on 14 and 15 September done in collaboration with the EDC Foundation and the Albanian Aeronautical Association. In the first day, was held a press conference in the Municipality of Dajรง, to promote the natural assets and the possibility of sustainable development of these areas preserving values. GO2 organized a cycling tour from Shkodra to Dajรง, to become an added value of promoting the outdoor activities of this trip.

The next day, the launch of skydiving pilots from the sky and bicycle pedal bands from the ground, began from the Velipoja shore to continue along the entire coast line in Lezha, Patok, ect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sapfZssNxM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujUJJy1kGWM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7-1-kG2LXw

Tourist Guide 13: Velipoja September

Mobile2020 Conference “Cycling in Central and Eastern European Cities in Ljubljana 15th - 16th October

The conference “Cycling in Central and Eastern European Cities” was held on 15-16 October 2013, in Ljubljana (SI). This event has brought together of 118 participants from 22 countries to exchange experience and reflect on utility cycling development.

SHKODRA, CYCLING CITY’ – A BRAND CAMPAIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRAVEL IN ALBANIA & REGION by Entela Shkreli, City of Shkodra (AL) Albanian cities and towns have had a wide culture concerning the soft mobility, as over the totalitarian period private car ownership didn’t exist, so the urban dwellers used to travel on foot, by bicycle, and public transport.

After the ‘90s, the car not only as a transport vehicle, but even as a symbol of freedom is losing its urban importance. Despite this, the transport policy remains car oriented. Shkodra as a particular case with a special modal split 29% cycling share, 44% walking and 3% public transport is renowned for its cycling tradition in Albania, and in Southeast and Central Europe.

In two decades’ time the level of cyclists has been preserved resisting the growing traffic levels. There is gender equity in cycling; it is wide spread and popular over all ages making Shkodra city a live laboratory for ‘shared space’ with mutual respect between road users. If Shkodra can preserve and promote more this mode of transport, can it serve as a ‘brand’ for all Albanian cities and towns which have lost their cycling culture? Why has Shkodra strongly resisted the trend? An approved cycling strategy for medium/longterm, a national thematic campaign ‘Shkodra, cycling city’, and a comprehensive participatory planning process can contribute to ‘brand’ the city, and making it a good reference for sustainable urban travel in Albania and the Region.

http://www.mobile2020.eu/fileadmin/mainpage/downloads/mobile2020_ljubljana_doc.pdf http://www.mobile2020.eu/fileadmin/presentations/Shkreli_mobile2020_2013_ljubljana.pdf

Bicycle Day October 25

On October 25, 2014 on the “Gjuhadol” street in Shkodra, was done the activity for children, with focus on the culture of using bicycles in the city.

The main object of this activity was to raise children’s awareness of the social-economic and environmental values of the bicycle, through educational didactic methods as games that and street art with chisels and inks, snakes and stairs, social theater on the street, bicycle racing, etc. In this activity, are engaged volunteers, young people of Shkodra, community etc that have passion the Bicycle.

http://www.shkodrapress.com/lajme-shkodra-press-shkoder-shqiperi-albania/item https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkOC6RyS3O0 https://www.zeriamerikes.com/a/dita-e-bicikletave-/2496413.html

http://www.eurovelo.org/news/2014/11/21/eurovelo-8-montenegro-and-albania/# http://www.malteser-al.org/sq/component/content/article/12-lajmet/581-turizmi-me-bicikle

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‘Cycling Tourism’ Workshop October 27

The “Bicycle Tourism” workshop was held at the premises of social entrepreneurship ‘Vivaldi” on October 27, 2014 in Shkodra, due to the project EuroVelo8 and the social entrepreneurship “Cycling Tour”; with the support of REC-Albania (Senior-A programme) and Partners Albania of Rockefeller Brothers Fund. This activity brought together tourism experts, representatives of local and central decision-making, representatives of civil society, academics from Shkodra University ‘Luigj Gurakuqi’ and alternative tourism actors, mainly from the country but also from the region such as Kosovo and Montenegro. The guest was also Mr. Jens Erik Larsen, the founder and expert of the EuroVelo project, which is supported by ECF (European Federation of Pedestrians) and the European Commission.

The purpose of the meeting was to introduce and familiarize with the EuroVelo project (www.eurovelo.com), as a bicycle tourism approach, to decision-makers and to various interest groups. The meeting was based on three sessions and attendance was relatively satisfactory, of the 32 participants.

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Critical Mass 1 October

Critical Mass - Shkodra an activity is becoming a monthly tradition, ranking this city in addition to the long list of all the cities in the world that develop critical masses, as a peaceful group of pedalists. This movement of pedalists was held for the first time in Shkodra in October 2014, with the participation of almost 250 bicycle and roller bikers, who together described for 9 kilometers the main streets of the city during 1.5 hours and ending with a festive closing in A bar-local. The purpose of the activity is to raise citizens ‘and institutions’ awareness about the rights and safety of non-defendants.

Currently, the situation of the urban movement of Albanian cities not only has occupied the space it belongs, but does not even respect the pedal pedestrian right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt_7jO37J3k

Tourist Guide 14: Krebaj, Kroni I Muriqve November

Tour Guide with bicycle, Kroni i Muriqve, Tarabosh Mountain.

Tourist Guide 15: Gajtan November

Tour Guide with bicycle, to the town and the cave of Gajtan

Critical Mass2 22 November

Hundreds of other Shkodrans in the second ever bike ride around the city supporting sustainable urban transportation! This is a fun, crazy event! This month’s theme was ‘Independent Week’ Show your spirit, wearing the Eagle and red and black and come ready to PARTY! The after party will be at bar Delja E Zeze and Gjinkalla immediately after the ride. A few bicycles will be available to use on a first come first served basis.

Critical Mass is an international movement in support of sustainable urban transportation.

Critical Mass Shkodra is a monthly bicycle ride (every fourth Saturday) to inspire others to embrace a clean and modern city.

International Volunteer Day December

Planting fruit fidan in the International Volunteer Day at Psychiatric Hospital Park The activity was to celebrate The International of Volunteering day. It was organized between GO2 and the members of Shkoder’s Forum. During the morning activity was done the planting of 25 fruit fidan at Psychiatric Hospital of Shkodra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aABIsfSAq9s

International Volunteer Day 5 December

In the afternoon it was the thanksgiving ceremony for the volunteers, who were given a “gratitude certificates�.

The opening speech was done by the Prof. Doc Ahmet Osja (Grand Master) and ex Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Water Administration of Albania, who stressed that our life is social and is driven by social interests that seek personal involvement of each person.

The activity was greeted by the academic of Shkodra graduated in Albania and abroad.

Part of the activity were also the intellectuals of Shkodra, who work in Shkodra, Tirana and abroad, and gave their messages to the youth of Shkodra were related to collective contribution as the only way to create a democratic society that aspires to the development of the city with modern European standards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKiF6BIvdY0&list=PLWWyu49RGG_xUecoRu9UcbVpwlS0_tVWN&index=1

Video messages:

• Adrian Paci, Artist, Italy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYwYI3XICoM&index=3&list=PLWWyu49RGG_xUecoRu9UcbVpwlS0_tVWN

• Klodian Gradeci, Norvegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxmFAjoiVlY&index=5&list=PLWWyu49RGG_xUecoRu9UcbVpwlS0_tVWN

• Besmir Rrjolli, Theatre Manager, CEO ‘Dora e Pajtimit’ NGO, Italy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5-XtXeUE9c&index=4&list=PLWWyu49RGG_xUecoRu9UcbVpwlS0_tVWN

• Elisa Bërdica, Chair of Clinical and Biological Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Mannheim, Germany https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi6z-yC80v8&index=6&list=PLWWyu49RGG_xUecoRu9UcbVpwlS0_tVWN

• Redi Gjonej, Accounting Expert Cabinet d’expertise comptable, France

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8-UQ8J-N0k&index=7&list=PLWWyu49RGG_xUecoRu9UcbVpwlS0_tVWN

• Dorian Kçira, Research Scientist, CALTECH (California Institute of Technology) USA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emsICUSoGP8&list=PLWWyu49RGG_xUecoRu9UcbVpwlS0_tVWN&index=8

• Rezarta Bilal, PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychology and Social Intervention, New York University Steinhardt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0tTNJSQllM&index=9&list=PLWWyu49RGG_xUecoRu9UcbVpwlS0_tVWN

Critical Mass 3 December

Critical Mass is an international movement in support of sustainable urban transportation. Critical Mass Shkodra a monthly bicycle ride to inspire others to embrace a clean and modern city. Hundreds of Shkodrans were part in the third bike ride around the city supporting sustainable urban transportation! This was a fun, crazy event! The topic was ‘Right to the North Pole’ Show your holiday spirit, wearing red and come ready to PARTY! After the ride, you’re welcome it was organized a super party.

Sustainable Urban Mobility Organization 1 Rruga “Marin Barleti” Pallati 167, H.2, Ap.3 Shkodër, Shqipëri (Albania) 2 Rruga ‘Gjergj Fishta’, Nd 60, H 3, Ap 27, 1023, Tirana, Shqipëri (Albania) Mob. 00355 69 55 90 290 Email: info@go2albania.org www.go2albania.org