She was born and raised in Tetritskaro. Three years ago she founded an organization “Youth Center”. She studied challenges of youth at 83 settlements in Tetritskaro and eventually established a youth center, which today has become the only place for youth gathering and an integral part of the community. Learn about activities of a person, who has changed a lot in Tetritskaro. see more (geo)…

The third sector has presented a number of studies on ecological situation of Georgia, construction of HPPs and related issues to the public during last months. Such interest first of all indicates acuteness of the topic. Conclusions experts, problems caused by unsuccessful constructions, and frequent protest rallies of population make it obvious that there are a lot of unresolved issues in this field. Manana Kochladze, Chairwoman of a public organization “Green Alternative”, states that one of the main reasons for this is the lack of a development plan for energetics in the state. Interviewed by Maka Jaiani Read more... 

“Studying is a great jewel for a man”, - wrote Ekaterine Gabashvili in an article entitled “Opinion of peasant about rural school” that was published in 1870 in “Droeba”.  The writer spoke about both an attitude of co-villagers towards studying and unperceived fear of anything new, while these sentiments are not unfamiliar to modern society.  see more (geo)…

Strong self-government is the basis for local development. In his letter, “Life and Law”, Ilia stated: “Self-government has a lot of enemies around the world; it deprives many people of sleep and rest unreasonably. They say it is dangerous to give society such right: they will make a fuss, exaggerate their capabilities and discontinue to obey”. Take a look at what example Ilia provided from the reality of the Europe contrary to this view. see more (geo)…

What does freedom require from a person? Who can be fre? “Uneducated person does not like freedom, does not struggle to obtain it because s/he is raised in bondage and is accustomed to obedience, patience...” - the great Georgian humanist Vazha Pshavela wrote. see more (geo)…

Talks about human rights, equality, liberalism, rights of women, internationalism, nowadays considered as negative words by a lot of people, in Georgia started from the nineteenth century. “...love of our homeland within us has taken the same sacred direction as the advanced, best part of European democracy is lately heading to. In the past we had a much wider national ground than this; but together with sacred bread Asian weeds and rye were often sown on this ground. That is why we have to return the national ground from the past, while for sowing select sacred bread from the fields of mind, morality and economics developed by Europe”, - Iakob Gogebashvili has stated. see more (geo)…

“Nukriani Workshops” is an organization that works to retain traditions and support their development. Its members have managed to realize their capabilities and improve their economic situation as a result of vocational trainings.

Niko Nikoladze was a man of advanced thinking of his epoch who, thanks to acquired education and discernment, studied a lot of best practices of European life and attempted to introduce them in Georgia as far as possible. “Is it really possible to do better than others without getting to know them? Does studying language of others, getting to know life of others really suppress or persecute patriotic sentiments?” – he used to say. see more (geo)…

“Since 2009 to date, the volunteering has been and still is the powerful tool that helps us solve problems existing around us”, - states Tinatin Meskhi, founder of “Helping Hand”. Take a look at what is done by the organization that has changed the attitude towards volunteering in Georgia. Listen to people who think that what you do not like can be replaced by sincere activism. see more (geo)…

Ambrose Khelaia is one of the distinguished clergymen in the history of Georgia. He was strictly opposing the Russification policy and pursued a path to European education. Take a look at what he wrote to the Embassy of Germany in regard to Grigol Peradze. see more (geo)…

Social campaign #ThisCountryIsYours The Human Rights Center (HRC) got established in 1996 and at that time it was one of the first organizations working directly on human rights in independent Georgia. The goal of the center is to increase respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as to facilitate promotion of peace processes in our country. Read more about activities of the organization. see more (geo)…

Social campaign #ThisCountryIsYours Enthusiasts who created a Bediani Orphanage. Funds that this house was built with and the activity that it does till to date. Learn the real-life story that Zviad Khapava retells. see more (geo)…