Albanian-American Development Foundation

The Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF) was created in 2009 by the Albanian-American Enterprise Fund with the support and encouragement of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States Government. The AADF is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a Board of Trustees which operates entirely in Albania.

The mission of the foundation is to facilitate the development of a sustainable private sector economy and a democratic society in Albania, and to contribute to stability in Southeastern Europe. The AADF will sponsor the following programs to further its mission: education for sustainable development; entrepreneurship; leadership development; and support for cultural tourism and eco-tourism.

Approach:
• Identify areas of need within our mission.
• Develop innovative and measurable solutions to create sustainable impact in these areas.
• Operate like a business in an accountable and non-bureaucratic manner.
• Collaborate with other organizations and institutions to maximize resources and form strategic partnerships that can catalyze change.
• Implement our projects directly and transparently.
• Evaluate our efforts and continue to improve and expand them.