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# MAP | Grassroots Global Network

Mountain Alliance for Pastoralists & Minority People

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## Posts

- [Shepherds of the Western Balkans Find Their Voice in Librazhd Gathering | “We are not just keeping animals—we are keeping landscapes alive”](https://minoritymap.org/news/shepherds-of-the-western-balkans-find-their-voice-in-librazhd-gathering-we-are-not-just-keeping-animals-we-are-keeping-landscapes-alive/) - In a significant step toward recognizing the role of pastoral communities in sustaining rural economies and biodiversity, and in what many described as a long-overdue conversation
- [Pastoralists at a Crossroads: Western Balkans Initiative Launched with Call for Rights, Recognition](https://minoritymap.org/news/pastoralists-at-a-crossroads-western-balkans-initiative-launched-with-call-for-rights-recognition/) - 21 May 2026 | Regional Webinar – Western Balkans https://tgi-wb.eu/rgweb/ A total of 132 participants registered for the webinar on Zoom. The Western Balkans took an important step toward re-centering pastoralism in regional policy and public discourse with the launch of the IYRP–WBRG Webinar on “Pastoralists and Pastoralism at a Crossroads”. Convened under the
- [First Steps Taken Toward Organizing the Regional Shepherds’ Meeting in Librazhd](https://minoritymap.org/news/first-steps-taken-toward-organizing-the-regional-shepherds-meeting-in-librazhd/) - Librazhd, April 25, 2026 Prof. (Assoc.) Dr. Petrit Dobi A key preparatory meeting of the organizing group was held in Librazhd to initiate the organization of an important event dedicated to livestock farmers and pastoralism, with the ambition of developing it into a regional platform for cooperation across the Western Balkans. The meeting was
- [Preparatory Workshops - Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on  Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism](https://minoritymap.org/news/multi-stakeholder-workshop-on-rangelands-transhumance-and-pastoralism/) - The rise of hand-held communication devices, digital interactions have grown from response-delayed email to real-time communications through SMS and messaging.
- [Western Balkans Regional Gathering of Pastoralists | 19 April 2026 to 10 December 2026](https://minoritymap.org/news/western-balkans-regional-gathering-of-pastoralists-19-april-2026-to-10-december-2026/) - Given the global momentum under IYRP 2026, the shared challenges and rich heritage of pastoralism in the Western Balkans, a Regional Gathering of Pastoralists.
- [Albania’s Rural Future Goes Regional: 4th Rural Parliament and Western Balkans Pastoralists Unite for Europe](https://minoritymap.org/news/4th-rural-parliament-and-western-balkans-pastoralists-unite-for-europe/) - The Fourth Albanian Rural Parliament, held in the municipalities of Lezhë and Mirditë, emerged as a landmark national and regional event under the theme “Europe in Rural Albania.
- [Two Working Meetings Held in Pukë to Advance WBRG Organization](https://minoritymap.org/news/two-working-meetings-held-in-puke-to-advance-wbrg-organization/) - On March 16, 2026, two working meetings were held at the Municipality of Pukë as part of the ongoing efforts for the organization of WBRG. As part of the ongoing efforts for the organization of WBRG
- [WBRG Regional Facilitation Team Meeting-2 | 22 November 2025, Saturday, Google Meet](https://minoritymap.org/news/wbrg-regional-facilitation-team-meeting-2/) - There were 8 participants of this Revision Planning Meeting held on Google Meet held on 22 Nov 2025. Some participants could not join due to excessive rains.
- [The Grassroots Institute](https://minoritymap.org/members/the-grassroots-institute/) - The Grassroots Institute aims to undertake innovative research, strengthen human development initiatives and take appropriate grassroots field action to empower marginalized communities and Indigenous people to bring about environmental and social consciousness as a societal change agent. The Grassroots Institute envisions effecting positive change through participation in a world in which local communities and First

## Pages

- [Home](https://minoritymap.org/) - The Grassroots Institute (TGI) Canada/Ukraine is assisting and nurturing the Phase-I encompassing the formation of MAP and Capacity & Resilience Building.
- [Contact](https://minoritymap.org/contact/) - CONTACT US Dr. Hasrat Arjjumend International Coordinator MAP | Eurasia Chemin de l'Institut 18 CH -1967 Bramois (Sion) SWITZERLAND harjjumend@gmail.com
- [Coordinator](https://minoritymap.org/ic/) - Given the global momentum under IYRP 2026, the shared challenges and rich heritage of pastoralism in the Western Balkans, a Regional Gathering of Pastoralists offers
- [Regional Gathering](https://minoritymap.org/rg/) - IYRP 2026 PARTNERS COLLABORATORS INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS ACADEMIC SUPPORTERS CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS CALL FOR PARTNERS CALL FOR SUPPORTERS GUIDING NOTES PRE-GATHERING PROCESS ORGANIZING COMMITEES PROPOSE A ZONAL GATHERING PHOTOS GALLERY VIDEOS GALLERY IYRP-WBRG LAUNCH WEBINAR ELBASAN ZONAL GATHERING AT LIBRAZHD PARTNERS Global Alliance for Rangelands & Pastoralists Rural Association Support Programme Adad Malore Shoqata Vlerat Baritore
- [Opinions](https://minoritymap.org/opinions/) - IYRP 2026 PARTNERS COLLABORATORS INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS ACADEMIC SUPPORTERS CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS CALL FOR PARTNERS CALL FOR SUPPORTERS GUIDING NOTES PRE-GATHERING PROCESS ORGANIZING COMMITEES PROPOSE A ZONAL GATHERING PHOTOS GALLERY VIDEOS GALLERY IYRP-WBRG LAUNCH WEBINAR ELBASAN ZONAL GATHERING AT LIBRAZHD PARTNERS Global Alliance for Rangelands & Pastoralists Rural Association Support Programme Adad Malore Shoqata Vlerat Baritore
- [Projects](https://minoritymap.org/projects/) - IYRP 2026 PARTNERS COLLABORATORS INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS ACADEMIC SUPPORTERS CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS CALL FOR PARTNERS CALL FOR SUPPORTERS GUIDING NOTES PRE-GATHERING PROCESS ORGANIZING COMMITEES PROPOSE A ZONAL GATHERING PHOTOS GALLERY VIDEOS GALLERY IYRP-WBRG LAUNCH WEBINAR ELBASAN ZONAL GATHERING AT LIBRAZHD PARTNERS Global Alliance for Rangelands & Pastoralists Rural Association Support Programme Adad Malore Shoqata Vlerat Baritore
- [Membership](https://minoritymap.org/membership/) - IYRP 2026 PARTNERS COLLABORATORS INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS ACADEMIC SUPPORTERS CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS CALL FOR PARTNERS CALL FOR SUPPORTERS GUIDING NOTES PRE-GATHERING PROCESS ORGANIZING COMMITEES PROPOSE A ZONAL GATHERING PHOTOS GALLERY VIDEOS GALLERY IYRP-WBRG LAUNCH WEBINAR ELBASAN ZONAL GATHERING AT LIBRAZHD PARTNERS Global Alliance for Rangelands & Pastoralists Rural Association Support Programme Adad Malore Shoqata Vlerat Baritore
- [Governance](https://minoritymap.org/governance/) - IYRP 2026 PARTNERS COLLABORATORS INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS ACADEMIC SUPPORTERS CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS CALL FOR PARTNERS CALL FOR SUPPORTERS GUIDING NOTES PRE-GATHERING PROCESS ORGANIZING COMMITEES PROPOSE A ZONAL GATHERING PHOTOS GALLERY VIDEOS GALLERY IYRP-WBRG LAUNCH WEBINAR ELBASAN ZONAL GATHERING AT LIBRAZHD PARTNERS Global Alliance for Rangelands & Pastoralists Rural Association Support Programme Adad Malore Shoqata Vlerat Baritore
- [IYRP–Western Balkans Regional Gathering of Pastoralists - Elbasan Zonal Gathering-1 at Librazhd](https://minoritymap.org/rg/librazhd/) - IYRP–Takimi Rajonal i Pastorëve të Ballkanit Perëndimor [Takimi Zonal i Elbasanit në Librazhd] https://minoritymap.org/rg/ EVENT PROGRESS NEWS SHËNIM I SHKURTËR/PËRMBLEDHËS Takimi Rajonal i Ballkanit Perëndimor – Zona e Elbasanit [Shqipëri], që do të mbahet në Librazhd më 30 maj 2026, është pjesë e iniciativës më të gjerë të Takimit Rajonal të Barinjve
- [WBRG | PROCESSES DURING PRE-GATHERING PHASE](https://minoritymap.org/rg/processes-during-pre-gathering-phase/) - IYRP 2026 PARTNERS COLLABORATORS INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS ACADEMIC SUPPORTERS CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS CALL FOR PARTNERS CALL FOR SUPPORTERS GUIDING NOTES PRE-GATHERING PROCESS ORGANIZING COMMITEES PROPOSE A ZONAL GATHERING PHOTOS GALLERY VIDEOS GALLERY IYRP-WBRG LAUNCH WEBINAR ELBASAN ZONAL GATHERING AT LIBRAZHD WBRG | PROCESSES DURING PRE-GATHERING PHASE Meeting 1 | 30 September 2025 >> Zoom Recorded
- [Organizing Committee](https://minoritymap.org/rg/organizing-committee/) - ORGANIZING COMMITTEE WB Regional Gathering of Pastoralists Regional Facilitation Team: Chief Facilitator & Global Affairs Coordinator: Dr. Hasrat Arjjumend [harjjumend@gmail.com +91 9868993710] Regional Coordinator – Municipalities & Institutional Mobilization: Dr. Petrit Dobi [dobipetrit@gmail.com +355692067991] Regional Coordinator – Academic Networking & Veterinary Services: Dr. Luigji Turmalaj [luigjturmalaj@ymail.com +355 68 900 2599] Regional Coordinator – Media & Communication: Philippe Bertinchamps [philippebertinchamps@hotmail.com] Regional Coordinator – Volunteers Program: Martine
- [Photo & Video Gallery](https://minoritymap.org/rg/photo-video-gallery/) - IYRP 2026 PARTNERS COLLABORATORS INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS ACADEMIC SUPPORTERS CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS CALL FOR PARTNERS CALL FOR SUPPORTERS GUIDING NOTES PRE-GATHERING PROCESS ORGANIZING COMMITEES PROPOSE A ZONAL GATHERING PHOTOS GALLERY VIDEOS GALLERY PARTNERS Global Alliance for Rangelands & Pastoralists Rural Association Support Programme Adad Malore Shoqata Vlerat Baritore – Pasuri Kombëtare Le Courrier des Balkans Kosovo
- [IYRP | Regionalni Sastanak Stočara Zapadnog Balkana](https://minoritymap.org/rs/) - Regionalni sastanak stočara u Škoderu u aprilu 2026 okuplja aktere stočarstva Zapadnog Balkana uz zamah IYRP 2026 i isticanje zajedničkih izazova i nasleđa.
- [Academic Supporters](https://minoritymap.org/rg/academic-supporters/) - LIST OF ACADEMIC SUPPORTERS Nr. Name University / City Email Telephone Position 1 Rrok Smajlaj, Prof. Dr. University of "Luigj Grakuqi", Shkodër rrok_smajlaj@yahoo.com +355682213499 Dean (Faculty of Natural Sciences) 2 Aurora Dibra, Prof. Dr. University of "Luigj Grakuqi", Shkodër adibra@yahoo.com +355692754158 Academic 3 Marash Rakaj, Prof. Dr. University of "Luigj Grakuqi", Shkodër marash.rakaj@unishk.edu.al Academic
- [Youth Volunteering Programme](https://minoritymap.org/rg/youth-volunteering-programme/) - ENGLISH ALBANIAN SERBIAN International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) Western Balkans Regional Gathering of Pastoralists www.minoritymap.org/rg Youth Volunteering Programme CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 1. About the Call The Youth Volunteering Programme, under the framework of the Western Balkans Regional Gathering of Pastoralists (WBRG) as part of the International Year
- [Program volontiranja za mlade](https://minoritymap.org/rg/youth-volunteering-programme-serbian/) - ENGLISH ALBANIAN SERBIAN Međunarodna godina pašnjaka i stočara (IYRP 2026) Regionalno okupljanje stočara Zapadnog Balkana www.minoritymap.org/rg Program volontiranja za mlade POZIV ZA PRIJAVE 1. O pozivu Program volontiranja za mlade, u okviru Regionalnog okupljanja stočara Zapadnog Balkana (WBRG), kao deo Međunarodne godine pašnjaka i stočara (IYRP 2026), sa zadovoljstvom poziva
- [Programi i Vullnetarizmit për të Rinj](https://minoritymap.org/rg/youth-volunteering-programme-albanian/) - ENGLISH ALBANIAN SERBIAN Viti Ndërkombëtar i Kullotave dhe Barinjve (IYRP 2026) Takimi Rajonal i Barinjve në Ballkanin Perëndimor www.minoritymap.org/rg Programi i Vullnetarizmit për të Rinj THIRRJE PËR APLIKIME 1. Rreth Thirrjes Programi i Vullnetarizmit për të Rinj, në kuadër të Takimit Rajonal të Barinjve në Ballkanin Perëndimor (WBRG), si pjesë
- [Samiti Rajonal i pastoralizmit të Ballkanit Perëndimor](https://minoritymap.org/al/) - Takimi Rajonal për barinjtë transhumantë dhe aktorët e pastoralizmit në Ballkanin Perëndimor do të mbahet në Shkodër në pranverën e vitit 2026.
- [Opening Remarks - Prof. Dr. Lumturi Papa](https://minoritymap.org/rg/opening-remarks-prof-dr-lumturi-papa/) - Good morning, and welcome to this Round Table Discussion within the framework of the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences – ICOALS V.
- [Round Table Discussion on Mountain Pastures and Shepherds in Albania: Challenges and Prospects](https://minoritymap.org/rg/roundtable-icoals/) - This three-hour Round Table Discussion will explore the ecological, cultural, and economic importance of mountain pastures in Albania.
- [Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism - 6](https://minoritymap.org/rg/workshop6/) - As part of Pre-Gathering preparatory activities, we organized Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism (1 day) with partnership.
- [Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism - 5](https://minoritymap.org/rg/workshop5/) - As part of Pre-Gathering preparatory activities, we organized Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism (1 day) with partnership.
- [Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism - 4](https://minoritymap.org/rg/workshop4/) - As part of Pre-Gathering preparatory activities, we organized Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism (1 day) with partnership.
- [Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism - 3](https://minoritymap.org/rg/workshop3/) - As part of Pre-Gathering preparatory activities, we organized Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism (1 day) with partnership,
- [Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism - 2](https://minoritymap.org/rg/workshop2/) - As part of Pre-Gathering preparatory activities, we organized Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism (1 day) partnership,.
- [Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on  Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism](https://minoritymap.org/rg/workshop1/) - As part of Pre-Gathering preparatory activities, we organized Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Rangelands, Transhumance and Pastoralism (1day) with the partnership
- [Why MAP?](https://minoritymap.org/why-map/) - Mountain pastures, covering over 25% of the Earth's terrestrial area, are vital for both biodiversity and the livelihoods of millions of people.
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