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About Us
 What is AEP?
The Albanian Encouragement Project (AEP) is
an organization composed of and representing approximately 70 Evangelical mission organizations
from around the world working in
furthering the values and dynamics of the Gospel
in the lives and society of the people of Albania.
AEP members play a vital role in planting
churches, strengthening existing churches,
developing Albanian leadership, promoting
economic and community development and
providing humanitarian aid. AEP members
seek to be a catalyst in the Albanian Evangelical
community’s transformation of Albanian society
into a model of God’s principles for mankind.
AEP actively supports the Evangelical Alliance of
Albania (VUSh) in its role as the primary national
representative of the Albanian Evangelical
community in all its facets.
Download our AEP Brochure in Adobe Acrobat PDF format here!
How Does AEP Function?
Founded in October 1991, the AEP functions
as an umbrella organization for its members
and provides a united front before the Albanian
government and international agencies. While
each member of the AEP remains autonomous in
its individual ministry, AEP acts as a networking
model and a forum for information exchange.
By working together, member organizations
enjoy increased effectiveness and avoid duplication
of efforts. While encouraging diversity, AEP
promotes unity by facilitating mutual respect and
cooperation.
AEP has an Executive Committee and a Board to
give overall direction, and an Administrator who
is responsible for the daily operation of the office.
The AEP is supported through membership fees
and the generous donations of supporters.
The AEP is a non-profit Foundation registered in the
Albanian court (Tirana) on 20/3/95. Decision Nr 88
supported by Law nr 8788 of 7/05/01 for
“Non-Profit Organizations.”
Our Services
The AEP office in the Albanian capital of
Tirana serves as a central gathering place where
individuals and organizations are able to meet
with others and benefit from the fellowship and
different services of the AEP, which include:
- Postal Services through a central Postal box
- Assist with the Leje Qendrimi (resident permit)
process for foreigners
- Updates on new laws and political situation
- Exchange of information through various
Yahoo Groups
- Arrangement of contracts and discounts with
various businesses.
- Access to fax, telephone and photocopier
- An English library of books, video & DVDs
- AEP identification cards
- Orientation seminars for new missionaries
- Fellowship and resourcing through National
Meetings, Regional Meetings and a yearly
Board Meeting/Conference
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