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Short History on Voskopoja where Gren Agenda is implementing

Voskopoja (Moskopulos) village is the center of Voskopoja. It is located on the west of Korca City, 18 km away from it, situated on a beautiful plain about 1200 m above the sea level.

You would be highly impressed by its majestic temples, and naturally would become aware that you are living through the history of the Albanian art and culture.

Voskopoja is carrying on itself numerous cultural strata, civilizations and ethnic groups. It has been the cultural hearth throughout Balkan.

During its blooming period in the 17-th century, Voskopoja must have had about 20.000 – 30.000 inhabitants. In 1730 the first printing establishment was set up. In 1741 the school “New Academy” was founded and recorded in the city codex. It is worth mentioning the rich library of the city. The numerous basilicas of the 22 churches were the precious treasures of Voskopoja.

The 18- the century marks the flourishing and the falling of Voskopoja city as an economic center with temples and educational institutions very rare for the time.

The economical, social, educational and cultural traditions of Voskopoja as well as its beautiful nature make it a genuine (real) historic center. It maintains a cultural and natural heritage with special values, not only in Albania but even abroad.

written by Natyra Nderkufitare

          Transborder Wildlife (NATYRA NDERKUFITARE) is a Non Governmental Organization that works to monitor and enhance the protection measures for environment. TWA works together with local people for the protection of environment  natural resources and wildlife  enabling the community to implement effective measures that contribute to their livelihoods and sustainable development.

Transborder Wildlife Association (TWA) was established on the 15-th of October 1996. Its legal status is private and non-profitable. Transborder Wildlife Association is a regional organization. Its center is in Korca. TWA has its own office supplied with needed office equipements: computer, printer, scanner A3, photocopy machine, plotter A0 etc.Transborder Wildlife Association (TWA) is member of 2 big world international organizations: International Land Coalition  and WSPA. TWA is also member of teh regional network Balkan Net.

The main objectives:

Ø    The reduction and protection of habitat destruction especially forest habitats

Ø     Sustainable management of natural resources in the framework of social and economic development through participatory planning and management.

Ø     The improvement of environment/natural resources/forestry laws.

Ø      Public participation in decision making.

Ø      Helping the poor people to reduce their poverty through effective measures in national and regional policies.

To achieve these objectives TWA has implemented more than 15 projects collaborating with many parners.During its ten years period TWA has done many activities related to conservation of large carnivores, protection of animals, forest protection, sustainable development, forest users’ rights etc. TWA is helping the community for broad participation in decision making and more rights to use natural resources. TWA collaborates with regional organizations in the Balkans for nature conservation and animal protection as well.  

The partners

TWA collaborate with many partners to achieve its mission. The mission and objectives of TWA are directly linked with engagement of many stakeholders including governmental organizations, civil society, national and international organization whose actions are related for the protection of environment, sustainability of natural resources and sustainable development.

Contributions

The main funders of TWA are International Land Coalition, Milieukontakt, USA Embassy in Tirana, REC, WSPA, GEF etc. On the other hand TWA members have done in kind contriburion in many projects. 

written by Natyra Nderkufitare \\ tags: habitat, international land coalition, Wildlife NGO, WSPA