Today, schoolyards were once again filled with children’s voices. On this special day, children without parental care from the SOS Village are starting the new school year with full schoolbags and a thirst for knowledge that will carry them forward, thanks to the “Full Bags, Full Hearts” campaign. This year, One Albania joined the initiative by contributing school supply packages for 100 children without parental care from the SOS Village.

“Every new school year brings expectations, dreams, and a strong desire to learn. We want every child to begin this journey with a thirst for knowledge and the belief that they can go far. It is a pleasure for One Albania to be here with these children today and to contribute to a journey that is so important for their future,” said Jonilda Filipi, Director of Corporate Affairs at One Albania.

The “Full Bags, Full Hearts” campaign aims to support children without parental care by providing the schoolbags and educational supplies they need to begin the new school year fully equipped.

“Every package distributed is a way to give children without parental care at the SOS Village a greater sense of security as they take their first steps into the new school year. School opens a new window of opportunity for children every day; it is where skills are developed and dreams for the future begin to take shape. Thanks to the support of One Albania, they begin this journey today equipped with the necessary tools and, above all, with the feeling that there are people by their side who believe in them,” said Marsiola Saraci, Fundraising Director at SOS Children’s Villages Albania.

The start of the school year is a moment of joy and the beginning of a new chapter full of possibilities for every child. It marks the start of a meaningful journey toward knowledge, new friendships, discoveries, and personal growth.

For One Albania, supporting the “Full Bags, Full Hearts” campaign is part of its ongoing commitment to stand alongside communities and contribute where tangible support can create greater opportunities for the future of children and young people.