Education
She was the first Albanian woman to study in the American institution, which she finished in June 1891.
She was the first Albanian woman to study in the American institution, which she finished in June 1891.
The Albanian writer and publisher Naim Frashëri arranged for Sevasti to study in Robert College in Constantinople to get her ready to play an active role in the education of Albanian women. The school was still known by the name of the Qiriazi (Kyrias) family, even after the First World War. Sevasti participated in the Congress of Monastir, assisting with the preparation of textbooks.
She is said to have published a grammar for elementary schools (Bitola, 1912) and has edited a textbook on history.
Christo Anastas Dako would soon open the first Albanian school in America. Sevasti returned to Albania in the early 1920s.
They returned to Tirana after the war. Because of Dako"s affiliation with King Zog, and him serving as minister in one of Zog"s cabinets, Dako"s name was thrown in darkness during the communist regime after World World War World War II Tired of many endeavors of her life, and stroke from her son"s death, Sevasti died in August 1949.
Kyrias sisters (Albanian: Motrat Qiriazi) are considered the "Mothers of Albanian education".
Many educational institutions in Albanian populated areas of Balkans bear their name. The Albanian-American Women Organization (AAWO) in New York City is named "Qiriazi Sisters" as well. March 7 is the official Teachers" Day in Albania, in remembrance of the Qiriazi family school opening of 1891.
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Congress of Monastir
Kristo Dako
Parashqevi Qiriazi
Gjerasim Qiriazi
Gjergj Qiriazi.
Sevasti was a member of the patriotic Qiriazi (Kyrias) family of Monastir, today"s Republic of Macedonia.