On 25 May, 2026, in commemoration of the International Day of Families, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) of Albania and the Tirana Regional Peace Council held an event entitled “The Family – The Foundation of Peace and Social Order”. Among the two hundred participants were Ambassadors for Peace, personalities from various fields, friends, and special guests.
The purpose of the meeting was to promote family values and raise awareness about the importance of educating younger generations about responsibility as a basis for generating healthy families and a stronger society.
The event opened with a stirring performance of the song “You Raise Me Up” by the young singer Ms. Amadea Vasmatics, resulting in an inspiring atmosphere felt by all those present.
Under the professional moderation of the Chairman of UPF-Albania, Mr. Defrim Methasani, who brings life to every activity with his spirit and energy, participants were greeted by some of the Federation’s international leadership and its close affiliates, mainly:
- Rev. Ken Doo – International Director-General of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU)
- Mr. Jacques Marion – UPF International Vice-President and UPF Regional President for Europe and the Middle East
- Dr. Michael Balcomb – President of FFWPU for Europe and the Middle East
The festive ambiance was enriched by the renowned artists Mr. Kozma Dushi, Mr. Bashkim Alibali, and the Çepini Ensemble led by Mr. Tomor Lelo, who touched everyone’s heart with their artistic performances.
To conclude, Mr. Gani Rroshi, Secretary-General of UPF-Albania, gave a presentation on the Federation’s mission and its works and explained the role of the Ambassadors for Peace. This was followed by the ceremony where nine distinguished personalities from Albania and Kosovo were honoured with the title “Ambassador for Peace” for their contribution to society and the promotion of universal values.