ABOUT US

Together for Life (TFL) "Together for Life" (TFL) association is a non political, non governmental and not-for-profit organization, established in late 2009 as an initiative of a group of reputable journalists as a membership organization.

TFL has undertaken a range of innovative and successful projects and activities. It has gained reputation as the first and most prominent organization dealing in health rights in the country; as well as has expanded its activity to promote the debate on the building of civil society and a culture of human rights in Albania; with a focus on vulnerable communities; communities living in remote or economically less advantaged areas; women and youth.
Together for Life Organization (TFL) since its inception is playing an active role socio-economic betterment and cultural development of the society through a rights-based approach. TFL has successfully managed and implemented project on human rights, patients rights; labor rights; economic empowerment and good governance and achieved remarkable milestones.
TFL was founded on values of transparency, participatory approach; teamwork; commitment and efficiency based on the principles of development and coordination of all stakeholders in the development process.

TFL has implemented several projects on patients rights; investigating and raising awareness on management practices in the healthcare area; promotion and protection of youth and women rights and social realization.

Mission

We work with people and communities to promote a just and equitable society that guarantees their rights and realization.

Vizioni

A society in which people can enjoy their rights, are valued and treated equally and where they can participate fully to realize their full social, economic and cultural potential.

 

TFL is directed from the Board of Director (five persons).

It has 7 (seven) full time employees:

  • Executive Director;
  • Programs Manager
  • Finance Officer;
  • Health Project Coordinator;
  • Labor Project Coordinator;
  • Youth Project Coordinator;
  • Journalist on social issues

Half of the staff have a background as journalists.

 

We mainly work with the following social actors:

✅​ Rights holders:Individuals and communities, especially those from disadvantaged groups and we pay special attention to women and girls. Our efforts are grounded in close collaboration with communities to support them and ensure sustainability of our efforts. We work with a wide range of stakeholders, such as women; youth; patients; employees; ethnic minorities, populations in disadvantaged areas; etc. TFL relies on the network of its collaborators and promotes establishment of closer ties and long-lasting relationships with our support base.

National and local state institutions;as well as international partners and donors. We seek alliances with public institutions that contribute to achieving t our objectives within the framework of human rights promotion. Our efforts are aligned with the national strategies and priorities of the EU integration agenda; at the same time we monitor and play a watchdog role on government actions, to ensure that they are complying with international and national human rights norms.

Civil society and media: We cooperate with civil society and in particular media to reach out to communities and increase awareness on human rights related issues.

Eglantina Bardhi

Eglantina Bardhi

Executive Director

Arlinda Shehu

Arlinda Shehu

Programs Manager

Alma Lahe

Alma Lahe

Labor Program Manager

Denisa Celami Canameti

Denisa Celami Canameti

Health Program Manager

Blertina Koka

Blertina Koka

Communications Officer

Desara Çela

Desara Çela

Journalist

Sheqere Bardhi

Sheqere Bardhi

Finance Officer

Armela Llazi

Armela Llazi

Finance assistant

Address

Address: Str Brigada VIII, Green Building Tekno-Projekt, Ap.13, Tirana

Celular

(+355) 069 206 6522 

E-mail

info@togetherforlife.org.al