Leader profiles

Lediana is an Albanian community leader who has campaigned on issues including the Living Wage and health inequality. On Albanian Independence Day she reflects on how we can move forward from recent hateful media headlines by coming together in solidarity and taking action.

On Albanian Independence Day, Citizens UK community leaders from Shpresa Programme celebrate 20 years of our Albanian neighbours making Britain home. Read their reflections on the actions we can take to build a more welcoming society for all.

Flutra is an Albanian community leader who has campaigned with Citizens UK on issues including the ending of child detention. On Albanian Independence Day she reflects on 20 years of Albanian neighbours making Britain home, and why solidarity with the Albanian community is more important than ever.

Luljeta is an Albanian community leader who has organised with Citizens UK for nearly two decades. For Albanian Independence Day she reflects on how her charity, Shpresa Programme, got involved in organising, and how institutions can take action in solidarity with the Albanian community.

Black Maternal Voices is a group in Southwark supporting parents and taking action for change.