Girls’ Day 2026 📸

From a modest beginning in 2022 to a nationwide movement today, #GirlsDay in #Albania continues to open doors for girls and young women in vocational education and training. This year marks the 5th consecutive edition, with 28 out of 30 VET schools across the country taking part — a powerful sign of progress and growing impact.

📍 Today’s moments come from Shkolla e Mesme Profesionale Hoteleri – Turizëm // Shkolla Hoteleriturizem, where talent, creativity, and ambition took center stage. Under the guidance of Director Elona Qehajaj, students showcased their skills in the inspiring competition “Fuqizimi i Vajzave përmes Kreativitetit dhe Mikpritjes” — proving that passion and professionalism go hand in hand. 👩‍🍳✨

Girls’ Day is more than an event — it’s a movement. Thanks to the continued support of OeAD Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation and dedicated partners, more girls are choosing VET pathways, as Austrian expert Elke Szalai revealed, with some schools reaching over 35% female participation. Step by step, we are building confidence, expanding horizons, and creating real opportunities.💡💪

A special thank you to all the inspiring women and partners who make this possible, including H.E. Monika Zach, Ambassador of the Österreichische Botschaft Tirana/Ambasada Austriake Tiranë, Jonida Lika from Agjencia Kombetare e Punesimit dhe Aftesive, and everyone working to support the next generation of skilled, empowered young women.🌍 

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