The Embassy of Switzerland in Albania and the Center for Business Technology and Leadership held a launching event for the first Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania (SCFA) on November 15th, 2017 at Tirana Youth Center.

During this event, welcoming remarks were made by Mr. Dritan Mezini, Project Manager of SCFA, H.E. Mr. Christoph Graf, Ambassador of Switzerland in Albania, a strong supporter of the cultural initiatives in Albania and Mr. Renis Tershana, board member of Albanian Olympic Committee. Furthermore the funds objectives and scope were introduced by Mr. Mezini and Mr. Ardit Drenova, Grant Manager of SCFA went on to present the various Funding Opportunities to the community.

The event was attended by more than 70 participants from emerging Artists and individuals involved in the Art, Culture or Sport; Art, Culture & Sport organizations; Art students and other groups of interests, associated with Art, Culture & Sport.