mjaft

Mjaft is a Albanian word meaning "enough." It is used as an interjection to express dissatisfaction or to call for change. The term also serves as the name of a prominent Albanian civil society initiative, stylized as MJAFT!.

MJAFT! was established in the early 2000s by a group of students and young professionals in Tirana who sought to promote democratic reform, human rights, transparency, and civic participation. The organization aimed to mobilize citizens, particularly youth, around nonviolent campaigns and public advocacy linked to Albania’s political and social transition.

Its activities included public campaigns, media advocacy, volunteer projects, and online mobilization designed to engage citizens in political and social life. MJAFT! focused on issues such as governance, rule of law, anti-corruption, freedom of expression, and accountability, seeking to influence public policy through grassroots engagement and watchdog initiatives.

Impact and legacy: Although not a political party, MJAFT! contributed to shaping public discourse during Albania’s post-communist transition and inspired later civic initiatives in the region. The organization’s emphasis on youth-led advocacy and collaboration with international partners has been cited as a model for civic activism in Albania, and its name remains associated with a broader history of organized youth engagement in reform efforts.