named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Congressional Advocacy and Resolutions
Lobbies U.S. Congress to pass resolutions supporting Albanian human rights, autonomy, and independence, including early resolutions in 1986 and continued efforts through the 1990s.
Delegation Sponsorship and Testimony
Brings Albanian leaders, activists, and intellectuals from Kosovo, Albania, and Macedonia to testify before Congress and engage with U.S. policymakers.
Human Rights Documentation
Collects and presents evidence of human rights abuses by Serbian and Macedonian authorities, including photographs and victim lists, to U.S. officials and international bodies.
International Rallies and Demonstrations
Organizes large-scale public rallies in Washington, D.C., New York City, and internationally to raise awareness of Albanian repression and demand U.S. intervention.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Albanian Heritage & Community Support 2 activities
- Advocacy for Albanian rights and self-determination in the BalkansLobbies U.S. legislative and executive branches to advance human rights, political recognition, and economic freedom for ethnic Albanians across Southeast Europe, including support for Kosova’s independence, equal rights in Macedonia and Montenegro, and democratic development in Albania.
- Organizing official visits and delegations to promote awareness of Albanian communitiesArranges trips for U.S. elected officials to Southeast Europe to observe conditions facing Albanians and has led election monitoring delegations to Albania, facilitating participation of over 50 Albanians from Macedonia through logistical support.
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Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
- Fact-finding, research, and documentation on Albanian history and human rightsConducts research and oral history projects, including the “Besa: An International Albanian Oral History Project” launched in 2004 to document Albanians who rescued Jews during the Holocaust, and published works such as "Yugoslavia’s Ethnic Nightmare" presenting anti-Milosevic perspectives from Balkan journalists.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29K
Contributions & grants$29K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$33K
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Grants paid out$27K
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
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Net assets$10K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -45.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- FATON BISLIMI — DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA &
- SHIRLEY A CLOYES — C.O.O./DIRECTOR/LOBBYIST
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Albanian American Foundation Partner — Affiliated charitable and educational nonprofit that conducts educational programs and organizes trips for U.S. officials to the Balkans.
- Albanian American Foundation Partner — Co-hosted events and advocacy initiatives with the Albanian American Civic League.
- Ben Gilman Partner — Foreign policy leader in the U.S. Congress with whom the Civic League has worked to advance Balkan stability and Albanian rights.
- Bob Dole Partner — Former Senator and foreign policy leader with whom the Civic League has worked to advance Balkan stability and Albanian rights.
- Charles Schumer Partner — Foreign policy leader in the U.S. Congress with whom the Civic League has worked to advance Balkan stability and Albanian rights.
- Claiborne Pell Partner — Former Senator and foreign policy leader with whom the Civic League has worked to advance Balkan stability and Albanian rights.
- Congressman Tom Lantos Partner — Partnered with Congressman Tom Lantos to form the Interparliamentary Group for Kosova and conduct advocacy in Congress and on-site visits.
- Dana Rohrabacher Partner — Foreign policy leader in the U.S. Congress with whom the Civic League has worked to advance Balkan stability and Albanian rights.
- Free Congress Foundation Partner — Brought Paul Weyrich of the Free Congress Foundation to Macedonia to monitor the referendum on Albanian autonomy.
- Henry Hyde Partner — Foreign policy leader in the U.S. Congress with whom the Civic League has worked to advance Balkan stability and Albanian rights.
- House Committee on International Relations Government — Engaged in advocacy through hearings and briefings before the committee.
- Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Partner — Foreign policy leader in the U.S. Congress with whom the Civic League has worked to advance Balkan stability and Albanian rights.
- Joe Biden Partner — Former Senator and foreign policy leader with whom the Civic League has worked to advance Balkan stability and Albanian rights.
- John McCain Partner — Foreign policy leader in the U.S. Congress with whom the Civic League has worked to advance Balkan stability and Albanian rights.
- Joseph DioGuardi Partner — Collaborated extensively on advocacy efforts related to Balkan affairs and congressional engagement.
- National Republican Institute Partner — Collaborated to monitor Albania’s first democratic elections and assess their legitimacy.
- Senate Bob Dole Partner — Collaborated with Senator Bob Dole to introduce resolutions and lead delegations advocating for Albanian rights in Kosova.
- The Wall Street Journal Partner — Brought John Fund of The Wall Street Journal to Macedonia to monitor the referendum on Albanian autonomy.
- Tom Lantos Partner — Foreign policy leader in the U.S. Congress with whom the Civic League has worked to advance Balkan stability and Albanian rights.
- U.S. Congress Government — Lobbied U.S. Congress to pass resolutions and sanctions related to Albanian human rights and Kosova’s independence.
- U.S. Executive Branch Government — Lobbying target regarding human rights and political conditions affecting ethnic Albanians.
- U.S. House Committee on International Relations Government — Provided expert testimony on multiple occasions regarding Balkan policy.
- U.S. House of Representatives Partner — Collaborates with foreign policy leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives to advance the Albanian national cause.
- U.S. Legislative Branch Government — Lobbying target regarding human rights and political conditions affecting ethnic Albanians.
- U.S. Senate Partner — Collaborates with foreign policy leaders in the U.S. Senate to advocate for Albanian independence and rights.
- U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Government — Submitted testimony at a 2004 hearing on U.S. foreign policy in Southeast Europe.
- Yad Vashem Partner — Collaborated to authenticate and honor historical records of Albanians who rescued Jews during the Holocaust.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocacy through Narrative Change and Public Pressuremethodology: advocacy-through-public-pressureBy using public demonstrations, media outreach, and testimony from civic leaders, the organization shifts U.S. policy and public opinion on Albanian rights because challenging dominant narratives increases legitimacy and mobilizes support for the Albanian national cause.
- Historical Memory as Advocacy Toolmethodology: oral_history_preservationBy preserving oral histories of Albanian humanitarian actions during the Holocaust, the organization builds moral authority for contemporary advocacy because documented acts of historical courage counter stereotypes and strengthen claims for justice and recognition.
- Policy Advocacy through Research and Direct Engagementmethodology: policy-advocacy-and-researchBy combining legislative lobbying, fact-finding missions, and research, the organization influences U.S. foreign policy on Balkan issues because sustained, evidence-based engagement with policymakers strengthens credibility and drives policy change.