News & Updates

For decades, Albanian-Americans have worked tirelessly to shape policies, advocate for Kosova and Albania, and strengthen our presence in the United States. Now, it’s your turn to be part of this movement. By becoming a member of Albanians for America (AFA) for just $10, you are joining a powerful network of leaders, activists, and professionals who are working every day to ensure our voices are heard.

Rina Rakipi, a civil servant at the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has been named a finalist for the Cybersecurity Rising Star award at the 2025 CyberScape Summit. This award recognizes emerging leaders making an impact in cybersecurity through awareness, innovation, and security advancements.

On February 3, 2025, the Albanian American Community of Illinois, alongside several Albanian-American organizations, issued a formal letter to the Chicago Bulls and United Center. The letter expressed deep concern over a halftime performance during the “Serbian Heritage Night” on January 27, which featured nationalistic imagery promoting a “Greater Serbia” narrative, including a banner displaying a Serbian flag over Kosovo.

Dr. Feride Rushiti, a prominent human rights advocate from Kosovo, has been officially nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize by the Member of the Swedish Parliament, Mr. Magnus Jacobsson.Rushiti is the founder and executive director of the Kosovo Rehabilitation Centre for Torture Victims (KRCT), an organization dedicated to providing support to survivors of war-related trauma, including sexual violence and torture.

We’re excited to announce the launch of the official Albanians for America (AFA) online shop! Explore a unique collection of apparel and accessories designed to celebrate Albanian-American culture and values.

Washington, D.C. – 03 January 2025 – Members of Albanians For America (AFA) proudly participated in the swearing-in ceremonies for the 119th Congress earlier this week, engaging directly with legislators to champion critical issues for the Albanian-American community.

AFA is uniting Albanian Americans to advocate for policies that strengthen economic and social freedoms, protect Kosova’s sovereignty, and foster trade and security collaborations between the United States and countries of the Balkans where Albanians have lived since the beginning of civilization. By working with both political parties in the US, we are able to project our issues, educate and advance shared values and interests that benefit Albanians and Americans alike.

We’re thrilled to announce a historic partnership between Monroe University (New York) and University of Shkodra "Luigj Gurakuqi" (Albania), facilitated by Bota Consulting Group.