(March 2022)
In cooperation with Bulqiza Municipality, Albchrome financed for reconstruction of a burned house in Bulqiza, whose owner is Albchrome employee.
(April 2022)
Albchrome sponsored for buying a Drone Combo Set to facilitate Burrel Police in fighting against terrorism and narcotic plant growers.
(May 2022)
In cooperation with Elbasan Municipality, Albchrome together with Yılmaden Holding, Yıldırım Group of Companies and Galip Zeycan Yıldırım Foundation sponsored with 50 food packages to vulnerable families with poverty, orphans, single moms, disabled members etc.
(May 2022)
In cooperation with Burrel Municipality, Albchrome together with Yılmaden Holding, Yıldırım Group of Companies and Galip Zeycan Yıldırım Foundation sponsored with 50 food packages to vulnerable families with poverty, orphans, single moms, disabled members etc.
(May 2022)
In cooperation with Bulqiza Municipality, Albchrome together with Yılmaden Holding, Yıldırım Group of Companies and Galip Zeycan Yıldırım Foundation sponsored with 50 food packages to vulnerable families with poverty, orphans, single moms, disabled members etc.
(June 2022)
In the Facebook page of the Albchrome was announced the “1st June-Children’s Day Art Competition” for all Albchrome employees’ 0-15 years old kids, where 23 children with more than 100 paintings competed with each other. Those who took most “likes” were awarded with prize money and certificates, while others were given certificates and crayons.
May 2022
In cooperation with Turkish Embassy in Albania and special care of the Turkish Presidency, Albchrome’s shareholder “Yıldırım Group of Companies” sponsored all the gastro-diplomacy events organized in Tirana in frame of Turkish Cuisine week, with participation of distinguished guests and diplomats from the USA up to Japan. In these events were served very delicious plates and deserts from the book “Turkish Cuisine with timeless Recipes”, cooked by Master Chef Ebru Baybara Demir and her team.
(June 2022)
Albchrome sponsored all the expenses of the trip to Tirana and Durres for 15 orphan pupils of “Xhevdet Doda” School in Bulqiza
(July 2022)
Over 80 companies and organizations from 25 countries took part in the 6th MINEX Europe Mining and Exploration Forum in Tirana on 5-7 July 2022. The Deputy General Manager of Albchrome, Dr. Cemil Acar was part of the high-level panel on the approaches and priorities in mining, mineral processing and renewable energy industries in Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro in this Forum organized under the theme “Sustainable Mining in Western Balkans and wider Europe”. Dr. Acar presented the Yıldırım Group’s Sustainable Mining and CSR policy.
(September 2022)
Photo shooting with Albchrome’s employees and Deputy General Director Dr.Cemil Acar, all fully equipped with new PPEs, based on the path of the consolidated vision of Yıldırım Group of Companies and the successful experience of Yılmaden Holding.
(October 2022)
We refered our activities in Albania and our investment plan to expand Yıldırım Holding’s presence in Albania & Balkans also. Mr.Ambassador assured us with the support of the Republic of Türkiye toward Turkish investors and companies in Albania.
With the presence of Mrs. Irida Qosja, the Deputy Chief Inspector of The State Labour & Social Services Inspectorate and Dibra Regional Directorate, was organized a round table with the participation of the Labor Union, state institutions and the biggest employers from the private sectors in Dibra and Kukes region. Albchrome was an active part of this round table.
In the frame of the European Week for Safety & Health at Work, the campaign focused on “Healthy Workplaces - to prevent musculoskeletal disorders”, emphasized the importance of trainings, inspection visits and all the other awareness activities.
Throughout 2020, we have been part of BALFIN Group contribution of approximately EUR 1 million in supporting a large number of social investments commitments, marking a valuable impact in various sectors such as education, health, environment, children, emergencies’ responses, etc.
We continued providing financial support for the two Vocational High Schools in Elbasan and Bulqiza, supplying these educational institutions with the needed material basis, as well as providing part of the salaries of the academic staff. Every year, dozens of students from these schools take internships at the Chrome Mine in Bulqiza or at the Ferrochrome Plant in Elbasan and are, upon completing their studies as electricians or secondary technicians, hired by AlbChrome.
We provided financial support to the World Vision’s Program “Tungjatjeta”, whence 8 children with disabilities from Bulqizë received specialised at-home treatment.
We provided material basis for 60 children frequenting Nursery No. 2 in Bulqizë, contributing thus to its full furnishing.
AlbChrome and Fashion Group Albania wished children of mine workers for the new academic year start through tailor-made presents, conveying the importance and promoting the achievement of high-quality learning outcomes.
During December, we provided gifts for 93 orphaned children form Bulqizë, conveying the message ‘No one is alone’.
We are the main sponsor of the Bulqiza football stadium construction, in cooperation with Albanian Football Association. Thanks to this support, the city of Buqliza will have for the first time ever such a stadium.
We financed the construction of the Informatics laboratory for about 350 students of the high school "28 Nëntori" in Burrel.
We continued to financially support the two Vocational High Schools in Elbasan and Bulqiza, taking care to provide these educational institutions with material basis, as well as providing a part of the salaries of the academic staff. Dozens of students from these schools attend professional internships every year at the Chrome Mine in Bulqiza or at the Ferrochrome Plant in Elbasan, and are employed by AlbChrome after completing their studies as electricians or secondary technicians.
We donated a fund of 10,000 Euros by preparing personalized gifts for 70 students of the school "Xhevdet Doda" in Bulqiza.
We came to the aid with material basis Kindergarten no. 2 of Burrel, contributing to improving conditions for the 35 babies who grow up there.
We enabled the creation of development space in the school "Alush Lleshanaku" in Elbasan, as a new model of integrated services within the school. The donation enabled the creation of this developmental space, which serves over 380 students through integrated psychosocial, developmental, therapeutic services for the development of children, especially those with special needs.
We financially supported the social program "Tungjatjeta" from World Vision, through which 8 children with disabilities in Bulqiza received specialized services at home.
Balfin Group, through Mane TCI, Neptun Abania, AlbChrome and Tirana Bank, built and fully furnished three new homes for three families in extreme poverty.
We contributed to the improvement of the heating of Bulqiza Hospital.
Every year we donate 3 full scholarships with a total value of 10,000 euros, for students from the city of Bulqiza, who continue their studies at the Faculty of Geology and Mining in Tirana.
We contributed with a value of 100,000 euros to families affected by the earthquake of November 26, 2019 in Albania.
We offered scholarships for three students from the town of Bulqiza, who continue studies at the Faculty of Mining Geology.
AlbChrome started funding the vocational high school in Elbasan.
We enabled the Informatics Cabinet for 700 High school students of "Asllan Keta" school, in Fushë Bulqizë.
We are committed to work closely with local communities and treat them as a real partner. AlbChrome acknowledges the importance of playing an active and positive role in the local community.
We are committed to making a positive contribution to society
We believe that in addition to operating a responsible and ethical business, we can make a broader contribution to the communities in which we operate, thereby strengthening society. We are committed to achieving this through engagement and advocacy on important issues and by supporting targeted development areas to benefit the communities where we operate. By strengthening and building more resilient societies, we are helping create a sustainable future.
We want our community investments to be effective and deliver the best possible outcomes for communities. The projects we support are driven by the needs and resources of our local communities, with thorough consultation, research and planning. Our investments are made locally and through our employees who donate their time and money to community causes with support from our Human Resources Department.
We aim to create economic and social benefits for the communities in which we operate. A thriving local economy offers people the ability to contribute to and benefit from opportunities in the region.
We believe education is one of the most effective ways of empowering society and we promote life-long learning. We support yearly education programs; work with governments to improve access to quality education and offer mentoring and scholarship programs to our staff children’s.
The health and wellbeing of a community is fundamental - healthy communities are productive communities. Our community investments aim to strengthen systems and increase access to health services, including in rural and remote areas, to help provide the medical care needed in our local communities.