Honorable citizens of the Municipality of Shtime,
Honorable Mayor, Dr. Qemajl Aliu,
Honorable Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms. Arbërie Nagavci,
Honorable MPs and representatives of institutions,
Honorable Mr. Isak Asllani, family member of Albiona Asllani, a martyr of only six months of the last war in Kosovo, and this kindergarten where we are today, bears her name,
Honorable parents and educational staff,
Honorable attendees,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Sisters and brothers,
The Municipality of Shtime has become a hotbed of good news. Every time I am invited to be here, I know that a good project for the residents is either starting or has already been implemented. Today we have the opportunity to do both, while investments related to the future of children are many times better and more valuable. The “Albiona Asllani” kindergarten is another and additional proof of the shared commitment to caring for the youngest in the most dignified way possible.
As institutions that aspire to a just and developed society, we are aware that our work begins from the foundations, which in this case are the earliest ages.
The American educator and philosopher John Dewey said that “If we teach our children as we taught ourselves yesterday, we deny them the future.” So, we must do more for children than was done for us when we were their age.
And today, with this modern kindergarten of 340 square meters with 40 beds, financed by MEST in the amount of nearly €130,000 and built with the highest standards, we are confirming that we are opening and facilitating the path to the future for children.
I thank the Municipality of Shtime for its role and commitment and the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation for the efficient and productive cooperation.
Every time we open a door for a child, it is another door closed to injustice, inequality and impossibility.
May this kindergarten be an example of the prevalence of love and care for children as well as for the rights, respect and work in the education of our descendants.
Thank you all! Congratulations and enjoy!
