About us

Our background

The British Albanian Kosovar Council has developed from the charity formerly called Albanian Youth Action, originated in 1998. With time, the issues have changed for the community and the original objectives have gained a new emphasis. These were to provide support to unaccompanied teenage refugees and refugee families with children coming to the UK as a result of the Balkan wars and the collapse of former Yugoslavia. Since 2000, the numbers of new asylum seekers has reduced and many refugees have settled in the UK. In the light of these events, the Trustees have decided that a more appropriate objective would be to support the cultural heritage of Albanians and Kosovars living in the UK, as well as assisting them with advice, youth activities and educational support.