Rotary Club Hosts Albanian Fellow Roberta Profka for Insightful Presentation
Edited By Willage, Marc B.
On May 16, the Rotary Club had the pleasure of hosting Roberta Profka from Albania, who presented anengaging program about her home country. Roberta is in the United States for a six-week fellowship
program sponsored by the State Department, designed to empower leaders from partner countries.
SEE THE ENTIRE STORY BELOW.On May 16, the Rotary Club had the pleasure of hosting Roberta Profka from Albania, who presented an
engaging program about her home country. Roberta is in the United States for a six-week fellowship
program sponsored by the State Department, designed to empower leaders from partner countries.
Roberta, a graduate in school and organizational psychology from the State University of Tirana, has
dedicated 17 years to working in Albania's civil society sector. Her efforts focus on promoting education
through supporting the implementation of educational reforms. Her methodology includes direct
engagement within schools, emphasizing teacher training, after-school and extracurricular activities, and
raising awareness among parents.
During her presentation, Roberta highlighted Albania's natural beauty and shared that the country has a
population of 1.7 million, with 1 million residing in the capital, Tirana. She captivated the audience with
her vivid descriptions of Albania's landscapes and cultural heritage.
Roberta's visit to the United States includes tours of various socially active organizations in Chicago,
particularly those involved in providing training materials to schools. This exchange aims to enrich both
her experience and the practices she can implement back home.
In addition to Roberta's presentation, Rotary Club representatives shared an exciting initiative to
support artistic clubs for children in primary schools during summer. This program aims to foster
creativity and engagement among young students during their summer break.
The Rotary Club is thrilled to support and learn from Roberta's expertise and looks forward to the
positive impact of this fellowship exchange on educational practices in both Albania and the United
States.
Pictured are speaker Roberta Profkak on the left and club president Debbie Willage on the right.
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