The origin of RTM’s presence in Albania can be found in the twenty-year relationship of friendship, twinning, and collaboration between the Diocese of Reggio Emilia-Guastalla and the Diocese of Sapa. A first intervention dates back to 1999 in the management of Kosovar refugees fleeing the conflict, subsequently RTM’s interventions in the Balkans focused on supporting the population returning to Kosovo.

Starting from 2013, RTM is back in Northern Albania with a project to contrast gender-based violence and is still present with operational headquarters in Shkoder