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2025 IN-PERSON ADVANCED LEARNING SEMINAR - ALBANIA 
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Speakers
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Gentiana Susaj

Founder of ESD Albania

Co-founder of ESD Europe

 

  • Organizing and Teaching Level  1-s

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Anat Errel 

Co-founder of ESD Europe

Mentor Coordinator for ESD Europe

  • How to Tailor ESD Programs for Specific Target Groups.

  • Self Defence in Dynamic Situations​

  • Mentoring for ESD Instructors – Practical tools to build confidence and strengthen our network.

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Liz Fitzgerald

Executive Director of the International Association for ESD Professionals

  • The Strong Side Project - a Global Project Opportunity

  • How to Build Successful ESD Scenarios

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Michelle Elefante

Board Chair, the International Association for ESD Professionals

  • ESD With Emphasis on Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices.

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Bianka Urbanovska

ZA SEBA - Safety Without Shame, Slovakia

Program manager for the International Association for ESD Professionals

  • Role plays

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Linda Štucbartová

 ESD Czechia, 

Coach, mentor, and ESD facilitator

  • Energy Management for Resilience and Well Being

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Cat Fitzgerald

ESD, martial arts and Force-on-force combative instructor

  • Teaching Men and Boys

  • RAT Workshop

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Krista Henley

founder and co-owner of We Are Safer Together, an organization that focuses on teaching adaptive, inclusive, and trauma-informed self-defense and safety skills.

  • Teaching ESD to People with Limited Mobility

  • Preparing for the First-Ever In-Person ESD Credential Exams Preparation

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Kim Rivers

6th-degree black belt in Aikido , ESD instructor, a member of ESD Europe's certification committee

  • Tag, You’re It!

 

 

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Ingrid Peres Torres

Social worker & ESD instructor

  • Adapting ESD for Rural Communities

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Sarah McArthur

CEO of Power of XYZ, 

long-time ESD/IMPACT instructor

  • The Future of Leadership in ESD

  • Branding & Marketing for Instructors

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Logistics

Accommodation & Meals

Participants of the 2025 Advanced Learning Seminar will be hosted at the beautiful Village of Peace – Houses in Shkodër, Albania. This charming bed-and-breakfast-style venue offers recently renovated wooden houses settled in a peaceful natural setting, with access to a garden, a spacious terrace, free private parking, and WiFi.Accommodation is included in the seminar fee and is based on shared occupancy. While the property itself is owned by the Church, please note that the seminar is not affiliated with any religious activities. The Village of Peace simply offers a welcoming environment ideal for learning, reflection, and connection among ESD professionals.

Language & Accessibility

Conducted in English. Translation and accessibility support available upon request during registration.

Materials & Preparation

All participants will receive a preparation packet ahead of the event, including session overviews, facilitator bios, and suggested materials to bring.

Travel Information

The nearest international airports are Tirana (TIA) in Albania (~1 hr 30 min by car, around 82 km away) and Podgorica (TGD) in Montenegro (~1 hr 15 min drive, approx. 60 km distance). Both routes offer reliable taxi or shuttle services, as well as rental-car options—making it easy to reach the seminar venue near Shkodër.

Early bird registration - 550€ / 640$ 

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