Skender Nikoliqi, comes from Gjakova and is the co-founder of GjakovaBasel. For those who know him, he is the founder of ABSM (Albanian advisory center for migrants). His contribution is key to the development and success of this institution in Basel, important in training and integrating migrants in Switzerland.

Since 1991, he has undertaken many cultural, intercultural and humanitarian activities not only for Albanians but also for people with different cultures and backgrounds. He maintains close contacts with many friends, relatives and leaders in Gjakova.

He is a graduate engineer and lives and works for more than 30 years in Basel. His intercultural warmth and experience make him an example for GjakovaBasel.

Nazmi Jakurti, a lawyer and mediator, has been engaged for thirty years, diplomatically and passionately, for the integration of Albanians in Switzerland and for friendship between Switzerland and Kosovo. He works as union secretary and legal advisor at the union Unia, in Bern.

Nazmi Jakurti has been the Chairman of the Association of Trade Unions of the Oberaargau (Präsident des Gewerkschaftsbundes Oberaargau) since 2010. Numerous volunteer engagements, among other things as Chairman of the Albanian League in the World, Members of the Commission for the Integration of Canton Bern, Members of the Presidency of ABSM in Basel, Assistant Professor at the Higher Pedagogical School in Bern (PH Bern) etc. make him the most networked activist of the Albanian community in Switzerland and the ideal member of the Presidency of “GjakovaBasel”.

Gzim Hasanaj, living in Switzerland since 1991, is from the Municipality of Istog, Kosovo.

He studied for Electronics at the University of Prishtina, while in Switzerland he studied for Social Science. He is currently Director of the Department of Social Affairs in a Swiss Commune.

He is married and has two grown children. In addition to social affairs, where he is professionally engaged, his areas of interest are: culture, music, literature, politics, etc.

Besim Pajaziti, comes from Prishtina and is co-founder of ABSM (Albanian Migration Advisory Center).

Since 1995, through the National Youth Forum, he has undertaken many cultural, intercultural and humanitarian activities. He is a Logistics Manager in the Pharmaceutical Sector, a Master’s degree in Leadership and Management.

Management experience and communication in German, French and English round up his profile.

Krenare Rizvanolli was born and raised in Gjakova. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Prishtina, in the field of English Language and Literature, while she pursued her postgraduate studies (Master’s) at the South East European University, further specializing in the field of language and education.

In the professional aspect, Krenare has built a multifaceted profile, combining her work in the field of education with her engagement in developmental and cultural projects. She is currently working as a Project Coordinator and at the same time as an English Language Teacher in two non-governmental organizations in Gjakova: NGO “GjakovaBasel” and NGO “ABSM”. Within these roles, she is engaged in the development and management of educational, cultural, and social projects, building bridges of cooperation between communities and contributing to the strengthening of local capacities.

Krenare is distinguished for her creativity, dedication, leadership skills, and excellent communication. Her work as a project coordinator has strengthened her organizational, managerial, and collaborative abilities.

Ilir was born in Pristina and completed his undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, at the State University of Tetovo.
After graduation, he carried out his pharmaceutical internship at the Medicines Management Center within the Kosovo Medicines Agency (KMA), followed by a short-term internship in a community pharmacy.

For several years, he practiced his profession in the pharmaceutical industry in Kosovo, mainly in the fields of quality management, GMP compliance, as well as in pharmaceutical documentation and staff training. He was employed as a pharmacist at DL_ONDO Pharma, where he gained valuable experience in process organization, quality control, as well as participation in audits and inspections.

Following this experience, he decided to return to Switzerland – specifically to Basel – with the aim of further advancing his professional and personal development and integrating into the Swiss pharmaceutical market