Mane Foundation has successfully completed its nationwide initiative to provide 1,000 wheelchairs for paraplegic and tetraplegic individuals across Albania, fulfilling a clear commitment to address a concrete and long-standing social need.

This initiative was designed with a simple but meaningful objective: to ensure that no individual in need of a wheelchair is left without access to one. Through coordinated efforts and cooperation with partners, Mane Foundation has contributed to closing this gap at a national level, delivering practical support that directly improves mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Beyond the donation itself, the completion of this initiative reflects Mane Foundation’s approach to addressing real community issues — identifying concrete challenges, mobilizing resources, and delivering measurable impact. It stands as an important milestone in the Foundation’s continued commitment to inclusion, dignity, and equal participation in society.

JUMBO, in partnership with Mane Foundation, has renovated the “Ardhmëria Jonë” kindergarten in Ferizaj by creating a safer and more functional play area for over 300 children.

The initiative includes new interactive and educational play spaces designed to support creativity, motor skills, and social interaction.

This project reflects the shared commitment of JUMBO and Mane Foundation to improving early childhood development and supporting local communities through meaningful social responsibility initiatives.

JUMBO, in partnership with MANE Foundation, has completed the renovation of kindergarten playgrounds in Zenica and Doboj, creating safer and more engaging outdoor spaces for more than 245 children in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Through upgraded play areas designed to encourage movement, creativity, and social interaction, the project contributes to healthier childhood development and stronger local communities.

The initiative is part of the long-term commitment of both organizations to improving educational and recreational environments for children and supporting community well-being.

Mane Foundation, in partnership with Neptun, has renovated the Programming and Computational Physics Laboratory at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, supporting around 100 students in Physics, Physics & Computer Science, Data Science, and Computer Engineering.

The upgraded laboratory strengthens practical learning, scientific research, and collaboration between academia and business through modern technological infrastructure connected to the faculty’s high-performance computing cluster.

This initiative reflects Mane Foundation’s continued commitment to education and student development, while opening new opportunities for future cooperation, including internships and professional growth.

During Down Syndrome Awareness Month, BALFIN Group companies engaged in meaningful initiatives aligned with Mane Foundation’s vision for a more inclusive and equal society.

Kiabi joined the global colorful socks campaign, helping raise awareness while contributing to the funding of essential therapies for children with Down syndrome.

Meanwhile, QTU marked World Down Syndrome Day with the activity “Together Against Loneliness,” engaging its staff in a symbolic initiative that promoted inclusion, solidarity, and the importance of building a community where no one feels left behind. Through its continued commitment to this cause, QTU has supported therapy services for dozens of children.

At the same time, through the Happy App, BALFIN colleagues, their family members, and all users have the opportunity to contribute in a simple and meaningful way by donating their benefit points. These points are then converted into financial support, directly contributing to therapeutic services and development programs for children with Down syndrome.

These initiatives build on the ongoing commitment of Mane Foundation, which recently supported the inauguration of the PRO PAK services center, providing therapy, education, and care for children with disabilities, many of whom benefit free of charge.

Mane Foundation supported the “Pyet” Journalism Festival, a platform that brings together journalists, students, academics, and media professionals to discuss the challenges shaping modern journalism.

With a strong focus on students and young people aspiring to enter the field of journalism, the festival addressed critical issues such as misinformation, media literacy, technological change, and the evolving role of journalists in today’s information landscape.

Through this initiative, Mane Foundation reinforces its commitment to education, youth empowerment, and the development of responsible public dialogue.