For more than two decades, the Albanian American Women's Organization Motrat Qiriazi has empowered women, preserved heritage, and built community across the United States.
Eva Milo Burnazi
President
Welcome to the Albanian American Women's Organization "Motrat Qiriazi."
Our organization was founded on a simple but powerful belief: when women are supported, entire communities flourish. Through mentorship, educational programs, cultural initiatives, and social support, we work to empower Albanian-American women while preserving the values and traditions that define our heritage.
Inspired by the extraordinary legacy of Sevasti and Parashqevi Qiriazi, we remain committed to creating opportunities, fostering leadership, and strengthening connections among Albanian women across generations and borders.
We invite you to join our growing community and become part of a legacy that continues to transform lives.
Our Mission
The Albanian American Women's Organization "Motrat Qiriazi" Inc. is dedicated to empowering women through mentorship, cultural preservation programs, educational initiatives, and social support services that foster a strong, connected, and thriving community.
Our Vision
To build a thriving and deeply connected Albanian community where women are empowered, culturally celebrated, and equipped with leadership skills, resources, and mentorship to reach their fullest potential and shape a brighter future for generations to come.
AAWO Motrat Qiriazi is a nationwide ecosystem built for Albanian-American women — mentorship, education, culture, and care, delivered with quiet rigor for more than two decades.
Since 2002, dozens of programs, hundreds of gatherings, and a permanent network of partners and members.
Pairing women across generations for leadership and growth.
Preserving Albanian traditions, language, and identity.
Scholarships, workshops, and lifelong learning.
Helping immigrant families build a new home.
Resources and referrals that protect well-being.
Galas, gatherings, and a sisterhood that stays.
Focused initiatives delivered with precision, compassion, and deep cultural fluency — five pillars, one promise.
01Helping women develop through mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities.
02Celebrating Albanian heritage, traditions, and identity through cultural initiatives.
03Supporting newcomers and immigrant families navigating life in the United States.
04Promoting educational achievement and lifelong learning for women and youth.
Sevasti and Parashqevi Qiriazi — the Mothers of Albanian Education — championed the radical idea that girls deserved the same education as boys. In 1891, they helped open the first Albanian school for girls in Korçë, a milestone in Albanian women's emancipation.
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Every membership, every donation, every shared story strengthens women, families, and the Albanian-American community.
