Over 1.4 million Albanians live and work overseas, leaving only 2.8 million in the Balkan country. Many are in the regions of Italy which have been hardest hit by the Coronavirus pandemic, including Edita Fino, who is the focal point for an IOM disapora programme.

Based in the Emilia Romagna Region, her task in quieter times is to build and strengthen relations with the diaspora community and relevant associations in Italy, engage and follow up with Albanian Diaspora members, provide information, and promote Albania in Italy as potential investment destination.

But since the early days of the pandemic she has been following the remarkable contributions being made by Albanians in their host country. Watch the video to find out more.