TIRANA LEGAL AID SOCIETY (TLAS) RESUME 1999-2010

I. Intro

Tirana Legal Aid Society, (TLAS) started its activity in 1999 and has been one of the programs of CAFOD Albania until December 18, 2006, date when  TLAS was registered as an Albanian independent local not-for-profit organization, in the form of the Center.  

TLAS is a modest structure but with an important vision and mission. Together with other governmental or non-governmental actors has tried and will continuously try to create another reality for further positive developments in Albania. 

 TLAS values: Making a difference through trust, respect, service and working with others. 

 TLAS vision: An innovative, collaborative legal aid system responding to the needs of low income people. 

TLAS Mission statement: Fulfillment of the social and legal needs of the people in need: education and increasing of the awareness of the Albanian society on the rule of law and human rights; promotion of improvements in Albanian legislation; progress of the community and strengthening of the democracy in Albania.

TLAS Overall Objectives:

1. Provide legal services to the vulnerable individuals and groups in need;