KOSOVO STORIES: 25@25:REFUGEES MAKING A DIFFERENCE

As 'Operation Parasol' marked 25 years, we follow 25 stories of Kosovo refugees who have made an outstanding contribution in Canada.

TOP STORY: Ruki Kondaj & Albania's Humanitarian Efforts during Kosovo Crisis

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Albania weclomed over 435,000 Kosovars not into camps, but into living rooms. Click for full story

In 1999, Canada airlifted over 5000 refugees from Macedonia's refugee camp giving them a new beginning fleeing the war. The refugees have given back to Canada through community leadership.

Below are 25 stories of the remarakable contributions of the refugees who have made Canada a better place, a place they now call home.

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Arnisa Morina - Lawyer

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Flutura Mazreku - Public Servant

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Shpresa Loshaj - Enviromental Activist

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Remzi Cej - Human Rights Activist

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Lirim Hajrullahu - Professional Football Player

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Veliu Brothers - Pilot & Officer

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Elbonita McNally - Professional Photographer

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Dani Brajshori - Public Servant / Activist

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Dr. Hylkije Ymeri - warzone frontline Doctor

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Venesa Sulimani - Human Rights Activist

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Dardan Kelmeni - Entrepreneur/ TD Scholar & Activist

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Dr. Ryve Loshaj - Activist, warzone frontline Doctor

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Shani Phnishi - Community Leader, Journalist & Writer

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Qendresa Sahiti - Medical Hall Of Fame Recipient, TD Scholar, Academic

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Xheneta Mehmeti - Community member /HR Professional

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Belinda Lahu - Community Leader, Public Servant

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Enisa Hyseni - Social Worker, Community Leader

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Agron Alija - Frontline Doctor

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Arbnor Krasniqi - Community Leader

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Leonora Abdullahu -Community Leader/Chemist

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Venera Loshaj - Writer

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Xhekaj Family - Professional Hockey Players

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Xemajl Rexha - Journalist

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Arta Shala: Community Leader/ Entrepreneur

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Shkumbin Pllana - Community Leader