Ordinary Member

St. Mother Teresa, Gjakovë 50000, Kosovo

Phone: +383 44 759-342; +38349 951-085

Email: info(at)abs-k.org; krenare.rizvanolli(at)abs-k.org

ABSM- Educational and Advisory Center

Who we are

ABSM is an association that was founded in Basel in 1997 with a lot of commitment by Albanian-speaking immigrants. The former ABS (Albanian Advice Center) was an important contact point for Albanian migrants from Kosovo, Macedonia and Albania. In addition to German courses, specifically for Albanian-speaking women and young people, ABSM offered advice and a wide range of assistance on a voluntary basis. As part of the federal government’s return programme, ABS was significantly involved in return assistance for Kosovar migrants from 2000 and onwards. ABSM transformed from a migrant association to an educational and integration institution. In 2000, an institution for training and counseling was founded in the Gjakova region of Kosovo. The name changed to ABSM (training and counseling center for migrants) in May 2003, marking the opening of the ABSM to migrants of different origins, initially suggested by the Basel authorities. With a regional and international network, and in cooperation with the authorities of the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Land, ABSM has been able to constantly expand and improve its range of services. In 2008, ABSM received the Swiss quality certificate for further education institutions eduQua.

What we do

Career Orientation Training

Career counseling, workplace transition and self -employment
Entrepreneurship education
Workplace learning

Professional advice

Training and Courses

English, Beginner, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced
levels – German, Levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Business Administration, Finance
Management-Finance
Entrepreneur or Entrepreneurship

Our best practices

Our projects

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EAEA is a European NGO whose purpose is to link and represent European organisations directly involved in adult learning. Originally known as the European Bureau of Adult Education, EAEA was founded in 1953 by representatives from a number of European countries.

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Members in Kosovo

Associate member

Hareja Youth Organisation - Vushtrri

NGO Hareja is a non-governmental organization based in Vushtrri, Kosovo, dedicated to promoting education, lifelong learning, and community development.