It was a great pleasure to meet with the team of Open Rivers Program and discuss about the benefits of dam removal H2H Foundation presented the key findings from “Albanian Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting with the European Open Rivers Program teamThe H2H Foundation team in cooperation with the chairman of AlbCOLD, Mr. Arjan Jovani held a meeting with the Ambassador of Netherlands in Albania, Mr. Reinout Vos. The focus of Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting with the ambassador of the Netherlands in AlbaniaOn February 19, 2024, the H2H Foundation Team held a meeting at the Water Resources Management Agency (WRMA) for the presentation of the “Albanian Municipality Dam Removal – DARE” project. Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting at the Water Resources Management Agency (WRMA)Jorida Tabaku, as president of the European Affairs Commission and president of the National Council of European Integration, organized a joint meeting at the Presidency of the Assembly of Albania H2H Foundation one of 28 environmental organizations that advocated for the complete revision of the law on protected areasOn February 6, 2024, the H2H Foundation Team held a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) for the presentation of the “Albanian Municipality Dam Removal – Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)Through various projects and activities, H2H Foundation aims to influence decision-making structures through lobbying and advocacy, to raise issues that are of interest to citizens and to include them in Advocacy and Informed Decision Making for a better tomorrowH2H Foundation participated in the International Symposium on “Design codes of dams and their seismic safety” at the Academy of Sciences in Tirana. The purpose of this activity was to Participation in the International Symposium “Design codes of dams and their seismic safety”H2H Foundation has published an announcement in the Koha Jone newspaper about receiving a grant from the European Open Rivers Program for the implementation of the project “Albanian Municipality Dam H2H Foundation receives a grant from the European Open Rivers Program for the project “Albanian Municipality Dam Removal (DARE)” for the removal of dysfunctional dams in AlbaniaOn Friday, December 15, 2023, a meeting was held with representatives of civil society organizations for the presentation of the Albanian Municipality Dam Removal – DARE project. In this meeting, Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting with Civil Society OrganizationsOn 7.12.2023, H2H Foundation was part of the Closing Conference of the GreenAL project and the Fair of Civil Society Organizations. Materials prepared in the framework of completed projects, Active Closing Conference of the GreenAL projectOn November 22, 2023, a meeting was held at the Kukes County Prefecture, with representatives of the Has, Kukes and Tropoja Municipalities. During the meeting, the importance of maintenance, administration, Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting with the Municipalities in Kukes County PrefectureOn November 20, 2023, a meeting was held at the Tirana CountyPrefecture, where the Prefect was present, with representatives from the Ministry of the Interior, the Albanian Geological Service, and Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting with the Municipalities in Tirana County PrefectureOn November 17, 2023, a meeting was held at the Dibër District Prefecture, with representatives of Bulqiza, Dibër, Klos and Mat Municipalities. During the meeting, the importance of maintenance, administration, Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting with the Municipalities in Diber County PrefectureOn November 16, 2023, a meeting was held at the Elbasan District Prefecture, with representatives of the Belsh, Cerrik, Elbasan, Gramsh and Peqin Municipalities. During the meeting, the importance of Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting with the Municipalities in Elbasan County PrefectureOn November 13, 2023, a meeting was held at the Shkodër District Prefecture, with representatives of the Shkoder, Malesi e Madhe and Puke Municipalities. During the meeting, the importance of Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting with the Municipalities in Shkoder County PrefectureOn November 13, 2023, a meeting was held at the Directorate of Irrigation and Drainage in Lezhë where representatives from Lezhë Prefecture, Mirditë Municipality, Lezhë Municipality and specialists from the Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting with the Municipalities in the Lezha CountyOn November 9, 2023, a meeting was held in Vlore to discuss about dams that are owned by the respective municipalities of the Vlora County, where representatives from the municipalities Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting with the Municipalities in the Vlora County PrefectureOn November 8, 2023, a meeting was held in Berat to discuss about dams that are owned by the respective municipalities of the Berat County, where representatives from the municipalities Albanian Municipality DARE: Meeting with the Municipalities in the Berat County PrefectureOn October 23, 2023, a meeting was held in Korçë to discuss about the dams that are owned by the respective municipalities of the Korçë county where representatives from the Meeting with the Municipalities in the Prefecture of Korça CountyOn October 16, 2023, a meeting was held at the Gjirokaster County Prefecture to discuss about the dams that are owned by the respective municipalities in the county. This meeting Meeting with the Municipalities in the Prefecture of Gjirokaster CountyOn October 12, 2023, a meeting was held at the Prefecture of Durrës District to discuss about the dams that are owned by the respective municipalities of Durrës District. This Meeting with the Municipalities in Durrës CountyField survey and discussions with farmers and residents about irrigation of agricultural lands and the main challenges of the farmers. These activities are focused on preparing a questionnaire and collecting Field surveys and discussionsH2H Foundation has been part of the hearings and presentations of other projects related to the environment and the empowerment of civil organizations for different projects. The H2H Foundation team Collaboration with NGOsCollaboration with experts and institutions is a vital aspect of our organization. By collaborating with institutions, local experts, we can benefit from their knowledge, expertise, resources, and network to achieve Collaboration with public institutionsDate: 03.11.2022 Raising awareness among students about water pollution in irrigation schemes. Some common problems include the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, improper waste disposal, and discharge of untreated Knowledge Sharing with students at Polis UniversityDate: 04.05.2022 Raising awareness among students about water pollution in irrigation schemes. Some common problems include the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, improper waste disposal, and discharge of untreated Knowledge Sharing with students at Agriculture University of TiranaWater sampling in rivers and irrigation channels and transporting them to the laboratory, for testing and analyzing biological, physical, and chemical parameters, nutrients, salinity, and toxicity. 18 samples collected in Water SamplingDate:09.05.2022 Promotion of the organization’s activities and discussion with stakeholders regarding the irrigation of agricultural lands and how irrigation can be improved in the project area. EU weeks 2022