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Mary Ward Loreto Foundation

The Mary Ward Loreto Foundation empowers marginalized communities through education, advocacy, and sustainable development, fostering social justice and equality for women and children worldwide.

100% of your gift directly supports protection, recovery, and human dignity for victims of human trafficking in Albania.The Mary Ward Loreto Foundation was founded in 2012 and works on the front lines to combat human trafficking, prevent exploitation, and empower vulnerable women, youth, and families across Albania. Through direct emergency shelter, legal aid, psychological counselling, and economic skills training, we help survivors heal and rebuild their lives with independence and dignity.By giving to our General Fund, you provide unrestricted resources that allow us to respond immediately wherever the need is greatest.Through direct emergency shelter, legal aid, psychological care and counselling, and economic skills training, we help survivors heal and rebuild their lives with independence and dignity. To date, we have helped 439 women who have been victims of human trafficking.Our specific, on-the-ground impact includes:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Provided emergency shelter support to 33 beneficiaries.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Delivered economic empowerment to 121 participants and vocational training to 23 beneficiaries.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Reached 900 people through 18 awareness campaigns focused on internet safety and trafficking risks, and engaged over 550 children and youth in community initiatives.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">By giving to our General Fund, you provide unrestricted resources that allow us to respond immediately wherever the need is greatest.Thank you very much for your support.Redion Qirjazi,&nbsp;Executive Director, Mary Ward Loreto FoundationMark Kosmo,&nbsp;Chair, Global Albanians Foundation</li></ul>

100% of your gift directly supports protection, recovery, and human dignity for victims of human trafficking in Albania.The Mary Ward Loreto Foundation was founded in 2012 and works on the front lines to combat human trafficking, prevent exploitation, and empower vulnerable women, youth, and families across Albania. Through direct emergency shelter, legal aid, psychological counselling, and economic skills training, we help survivors heal and rebuild their lives with independence and dignity.By giving to our General Fund, you provide unrestricted resources that allow us to respond immediately wherever the need is greatest.Through direct emergency shelter, legal aid, psychological care and counselling, and economic skills training, we help survivors heal and rebuild their lives with independence and dignity. To date, we have helped 439 women who have been victims of human trafficking.Our specific, on-the-ground impact includes:Provided emergency shelter support to 33 beneficiaries.Delivered economic empowerment to 121 participants and vocational training to 23 beneficiaries.Reached 900 people through 18 awareness campaigns focused on internet safety and trafficking risks, and engaged over 550 children and youth in community initiatives.By giving to our General Fund, you provide unrestricted resources that allow us to respond immediately wherever the need is greatest.Thank you very much for your support.Redion Qirjazi, Executive Director, Mary Ward Loreto FoundationMark Kosmo, Chair, Global Albanians Foundation

Albanian Giving Week: Support Mary Ward Loreto’s Frontline Anti-Trafficking Work

Take your taste buds on a trip around the world while supporting the work of Mary Ward Loreto Foundation.Guests will enjoy a two-hour tasting experience featuring small bites and food samples inspired by cultures around the world, plus one included beverage, music, and an opportunity to meet and connect with Tirana&rsquo;s international and local community.Your&nbsp;$20&nbsp;ticket provides admission to one two-hour tasting session. Guests will select their preferred tasting time during registration.This is a tasting experience rather than a traditional seated meal, giving you an opportunity to sample different flavours while learning more about the cultures and people behind them.Additional beverages will be available for purchase.Most importantly, your participation supports the work of Mary Ward Loreto Foundation and its mission in Albania.Please note: Photography and videography will take place throughout the event for Mary Ward Loreto Foundation&rsquo;s promotional, social media, and storytelling purposes. By attending, guests acknowledge that they may appear in event photography or video.Why Your Support MattersThe Mary Ward Loreto Foundation is on the front lines of combating human trafficking and uplifting vulnerable communities across Albania. Through proactive community outreach programs, vital anti-trafficking initiatives, and the development of sustainable social enterprises, MWL provides life-saving resources, advice, and pathways to independence. Every ticket purchased directly funds these crucial, life-changing programs.GENERAL ADMISSION &mdash; $20Your ticket includes admission to one two-hour tasting session, food samples from participating international kitchens and partners, and one beverage.Additional beverages will be available for purchase.Please select your preferred two-hour tasting session during checkout. For the Confirmation Email (smaller font, at the bottom)A quick note before you join us: Photography and videography will take place during A Taste of the World. Mary Ward Loreto Foundation may use images and video to share the event and its work across its website, social media, and future communications.&nbsp;

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