We are proud to have supported 22 journalists and media professionals from across Albania to transform ideas into concrete projects. With their short movies, they have given voice to the most vulnerable people in the Albanian society. Kudos to Albanian Women in Audiovisual and SCiDEV for supporting them in every step of the production and strengthening independent voices. 1/2

There is no media freedom without women’s voices. At “Women at the Forefront”, Albania’s media leaders came together to strengthen inclusion, protection and representation. Through the EU-funded “Breaking the Moulds” project, the EU is supporting concrete tools for a more inclusive, transparent and accountable media sector in Albania. 🇦🇱 “A society cannot be fully democratic if women’s voices are marginalised, and a media sector cannot be free if journalists, especially women, face harassment, insecurity and structural discrimination. Protecting women journalists means protecting democracy and the public’s right to information, and this is why the EU will continue to support initiatives like Breaking the Moulds – Shaping the Future and efforts to ensure media freedom and the safety of journalists.” Ambassador Silvio Gonzato, Head of the EU Delegation to Albania.

📣 Open Call: Small Grants for Technical & Organizational Interventions As part of the SMS Facility regional project, small and local media outlets in Albania are invited to apply for support to strengthen internal development, sustainability, and digital adaptation. 🗓️ Apply by 17 October 2025 🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/2afz5rss This call is part of the “SMS Facility – Support for Small Media in the Western Balkans” project, a regional initiative implemented by a consortium of organizations across six Western Balkan countries. The project is funded by the EU and aims to enhance media freedom, organizational capacity, and the institutional sustainability of small media outlets across the region.