A love of reading opens the door to adventures, learning new things and a whole host of key language skills such as speech development and vocabulary building. Spending time with books also creates special moments for you to bond with your child and enjoy each other’s company.  Just 10 to 15 minutes a day with a book is enough to spark your curious little one’s interest. Read on for our top tips on fostering a love of literature.  More… Source: UNICEF

Kvemo Khartli. Two cohorts of the Civic Development School brought together over 70 young people aiming to empower and educate youth from the Kvemo Kartli region.  Through public lectures and thought-provoking discussions over six months, the school addressed crucial topics, such as human rights, equality, diversity, media and digital literacy, eliminating discrimination and violence.  Civic Development School was established by Red Bridge with support from UNDP and Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi, in partnership with National Library of Georgia.  More… Source: UNDP

Imereti.The social entrepreneurship training course for students of professional colleges has been completed. The 60-hour course, designed specifically for students of vocational schools, was conducted by experts who also trained the teachers to implement the course. Students from "Iberia", "Construct2", "Gantiadi" colleges, and Akaki Tsereteli State University Professional Training Center participated in the training. The course covered topics: understanding and calculating economic indicators necessary for business success, creating a future development plan for entrepreneurial competencies, identifying and optimizing opportunities, generating, developing and evaluating ideas, business planning, resource management, and simplified financial accounting reporting.  The training was organized within the framework of the project “Strengthening Social Entrepreneurship Skills in Vocational Schools,” which is implemented by the Education Development and Employment Center, Childfund Deutschland E.V. (Germany), in partnership and with the support of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).  Source: Education Development and Employment Center

European Commission’s Ethical Guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data in Teaching and Learning are now available in Georgian! The Guidelines are intended for primary and secondary teachers and educators with little or no experience with digital education. Learn more ... Source: EU

Samtskhe-Javakheti.On 11-15 June, the Tolerance and Diversity Institute (TDI) and the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, University of Oslo, held concluding two two-day seminars for the second cohort of the joint certified international course, Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for All. The seminars were led by experts from the University of Oxford, the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, the University of Oslo, Forum 18, and TDI.  The course was conducted with the support of the UNDP Georgia and the Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi under the initiative LEAD „Leadership, Equality, Advocacy, Democracy” and in partnership with the Oslo Coalition for Freedom of Religion or Belief at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, Universitetet i Oslo (UiO)University of Oslo, with the support of Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  More…  Source: TDI

Tbilisi.On March 23, the Education Development and Employment Center (EDEC) participated in an international teachers’ conference called “Strengthening Volunteer Culture in School Life.” Organized by the National Academy of Education and Business of Georgia. The conference aimed to develop teachers’ professional and pedagogical research skills, share pedagogical experiences, raise the quality of teaching and learning, and promote cooperation-based teaching. More... Source: Education Development and Employment Center

Shida Kartli. On March 19, 2024, in Gori, at Tourism informational center, Education Development and Employment Center (EDEC), held a presentation on the project "Introduction of Social Entrepreneurship as a Key to Competitive Youth and Strengthened Vocational Schools in Georgia." The event was attended by representatives from various sectors including education, the private sector, civil organizations, government institutions, authorities, and pilot schools.  A 30-month project (2023-2026) supports the introduction of the educational concept of student social enterprises in selected vocational schools. The project aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial and economic skills of young people, integrate the topic of social entrepreneurship into the curriculum of vocational schools, and improve teachers' skills to teach social entrepreneurship and provide support for student social enterprises. More… Source: EDEC

Tbilisi.The DEP team has finalized working on the report for the study "Barriers to Accessing Higher and Vocational Education for Youth from Non-Dominant Ethnic Groups in Georgia." Due to the complex research design, we had the valuable opportunity to explore the challenges encountered by both ethnic Armenian and ethnic Azerbaijani youth in the process of receiving education from various perspectives. The research was carried out from March to October 2023 across seven municipalities in Samtskhe-Javakheti and Kvemo Kartli. More... Source: DEP

Happy International Day of Education!  UNDP  firmly believe that education transforms the world, laying the groundwork for peaceful, just, equal, and sustainable societies.  Lado Apkhazava, Georgia's first National Teacher Prize winner, emphasizes the importance of education and freedom. These core values empower young people with the skills and mindset to overcome future challenges! More... Source: UNDP Georgia

Samtskhe-Javakheti. In the minority villages of Akhalkalaki municipality, public schools have established digital hubs with the EU support. Now, local young minds can actively participate in online trainings, conferences, and various educational events, opening doors to new opportunities and knowledge.  See more in the video Source: EU

Tbilisi.With a grant issued within the framework of the USAID Civic Education Program, Kings Georgia implemented a financial literacy project.  The goal of the project was to promote financial education among students and included sessions with industry specialists, pre-tests and tests, with the Olympiad being the final stage of the project. USAID Civic Education Program Director Marina Ushveridze and Bank of Georgia CSR Head Ana Lomtadze attended the award ceremony.  During the event, 12 best students of each class category were awarded. Students who won the first place were awarded tablets from the prize fund established by the Bank of Georgia, headphones were given to the second place winners, and business literature was given to the third place winners. More... Source: USAID Civic Education Program 

Tbilisi.64 Students Across 21 Educational Institutions Embark on a Journey of Excellence in Agriculture and Environmental Studies with Support from UNDP, Sweden, and Switzerland. On 19 December, 64 students from 21 educational institutions received their scholarship certificates for the 2023/2024 academic year from representatives of Georgia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, UNDP, the Embassy of Sweden to Georgia, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Building on this success, UNDP and EIEC have expanded their support to students pursuing agricultural professions. The 2023 edition of the Scholarship Programme introduces both Green and Agro Scholarships, now encompassing nine universities and 12 vocational colleges in the Ajara Autonomous Republic, Kakheti, Kvemo Kartli, Imereti, Mtskheta-Mtianseti, Samegrelo, and Shida Kartli.  More... Source: UNDP Georgia

IDFI conducted practical-simulation training on the right to public information for journalists; The aim of the training was to strengthen the journalists' resilience to the artificial obstacles established for obtaining information from public institutions;  The event was held with the support of the MATRA program of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Georgia.  More... Source: IDFI

Imereti. On November 2, 2023, in Kutaisi, IDFI held a lecture for the students of the autumn school within the framework of the project "Youth awareness through engagement", which is implemented by the Center of Regional Initiatives "Bright Future". Within the framework of the lecture, the Soviet occupation and its consequences in the memory of Georgia were discussed. Also, the young people were presented with the memorial album of Akaki Chkhenkeli (1874-1959), an outstanding political figure and diplomat of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia.  more … source: IDFI

Tbilisi.Civitas, with the support of the Europe Foundation, is launching a new project on preschool education. Through FB Live, we will talk with Maya Nasrashvili about various current topics with preschool education experts. The first live talk on preschool education will be broadcast on the Civitas FB page on Saturday, November 4, at 16:00.  More... Source: Civitas

For all those who are interested in studying abroad, scholarships give you a unique chance to talk face-to-face with representatives of private and state universities abroad and international organizations and embassies of different countries and get comprehensive information on the questions you are interested in.  Educational and consulting organization Edu-Guide.Ge invites you to the "International Education Exhibition Tbilisi 2023", which will be held at the Hotel Courtyard Marriott (Address: Freedom Square #4) More... Source: Edu-Guide.Ge and British Council Georgia

Kvemo Kartli. CENN, in the frame of the ongoing “Climate-Resilient Agriculture – PRAISE Marneuli” project, funded by the Swiss organisation HEKS/EPER, hosted a thematic camp on environmental protection and climate-resilient agriculture for youth.  As a result of participating in the camp, 15 young people from Marneuli municipality have strengthened their knowledge of food systems, rural development and agriculture, climate change mitigation and adaptation, food loss and waste, and waste management.   More... Source: CENN

Tbilisi. On 5 October world celebrates Teachers' Day.  Teachers hold the power to ignite change, and the EU, alongside its dedicated partners, is committed to empowering and equipping them with the skills needed to shape the future of education and introduce innovative solutions for a sustainable tomorrow. More... Source: EU

Tbilisi.The course is led jointly by the Tolerance and Diversity Institute (TDI) and the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, University of Oslo Universitetet i Oslo (UiO)   This is the first certified course in Georgia fully focused on FoRB and its relation to other rights.  The course consists of four online modules and the final one-day workshop to be held in a physical space.  During the course tutors, experts from the Oslo Coalition under the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, University of Oslo, University of Oxford and the TDI will discuss the right to freedom of religion of belief for all, theoretical foundations of this right, international standards, its relation to other rights, domestic legislation related to FoRB in Georgia and beyond.  More... Source: The Tolerance and Diversity Institute

Now in its over thirteen years, Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) allows Georgian secondary school students in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades to study at an American high school and live with an American host family. The FLEX program is fully funded by the U.S. Department of State program and is administered by American Councils for International Education in Georgia. The program will offer scholarships to secondary school students from Georgia for the 2024-2025 academic years. Scholarship recipients will be provided with a round-trip ticket from their home to the United States and back as well as a monthly allowance for living expenses. While in the U.S., Georgian students will have the opportunity to share Georgian culture. They will learn about the United States firsthand by participating in family life, school study, and extracurricular activities. Recipients of FLEX scholarships are selected by an independent panel of experienced educators in the United States based on merit demonstrated in the application materials. Merit is determined by evaluating the online application, recommendations, English language proficiency, and an applicant’s demonstrated preparedness for a yearlong exchange experience. We invite all students to participate in the competition who: (1) Are presently studying in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades and have good academic standing; (2) Were born between January 1, 2007, and July 15, 2009; (3) Are eligible to receive a U.S. visa; (4) Have not lived in the United States for more than three months in the last five years; (5) Are citizens of Georgia; (6) Have previously studied English or demonstrate English language abilities. The FLEX program is open to all high school students who meet the requirements of the program, including students with disabilities. Over 270 disabled students have already studied in the U.S. in this program. The age/grade requirements for disabled students differ from the requirements for other applicants. Disabled candidates must be born between February 15, 2006, and July 15, 2009, and must be studying in 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. The first and second rounds will be held online, semi-final – interview, and testing- will be held offline. Applicants can participate in the recruitment process from any location that has Internet access, using either a mobile device or a computer. The standards for the program will remain very high and we expect competition to be strong. The first round of testing is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria above and will take place online from August 1 until September 28, 2023. It includes a preliminary online application and three essay questions that must be submitted within 10 days of starting the application.  Eligible applicants can apply here... After submitting the preliminary application, all students will automatically be invited to take part in Round 2, which consists of an online English language test. Round 3 will include an interview, two more essay questions, a comprehensive English language test, and the full application. Students who advance to this stage will be contacted by the American Councils Georgia office. More information about the program can be found at the following link... Source: georgia.americancouncils.org

Tbilisi. The UNICEF shares the tips for a very hot summer. “Heatstroke occurs due to long stays outside during high temperatures, and as a consequence of a direct exposure to sunshine, as well as a consequence of staying in an enclosed space, due to damp and overheated air, i.e. in public transport, an automobile, or an overheated apartment. Even though a parent may feel comfortable at a certain temperature, this should not necessarily imply that the child feels the same way, since he/she is yet to have his/her thermoregulation stabilised. Newborns, infants, and toddlers should be taken out early in the morning and later in the afternoon. It is not advisable to take young children out during the hottest period of the day, from 10AM to 5PM. The child should be dressed in loose-fitting clothes made of natural materials (cotton, linen), with his/her head covered with an obligatory cotton cap, or a hat. Always have with you a bottle of water that you should offer the child frequently, at least a sip or two (instead of water, this can also be a mild lemonade). Never leave children in your car, or other type of vehicle in the sun – not even for a couple of minutes!” Read more… Source: www.unicef.org

Tbilisi. On July 18-19 "Transparency International-Georgia" organized trainings for the members of the parliament, assistants of deputies and employees of political fractions on the following topics: The rule of procedure of the parliament and ways to improvement; Anti-corruption legislation;  The main challenges of media legislation; Searching for corruption facts through public databases and Internet resources; The role of the opposition and implementation of parliamentary control. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network