Tbilisi. GCSD within the framework of the project “Towards Better Understanding of NATO”, implemented with the support of the NATO Public Diplomacy Division, conducted a 3-day training-session “NATO Youth Academy”. The course covered topics such as NATO’s current political agenda and NATO’s approach to countering disinformation, aspects of NATO-Georgia partnership as well as NATO’s new strategic concepts. For more follow the link… Source: www.gcsd.org.ge

Tbilisi. According to the UNIICEF, on July 20, the educational resource on positive parenting “Parents ABC” was released at the Dedaena Park as part of the communication for social change campaign “Be a Positive Parent” which has been carried out by UNICEF with the support from the European Union in Georgia. The publication provides useful tips to parents on how to handle challenges in relation with their children and how to build positive communication with them. Find out more… Source: www.unicef.org

Kakheti. On July 14th, 2022 the graduation ceremony for the project participants was held in the village Jokolo, Pankisi Gorge. Along with certificates, the successful participants revealed based on the quiz results conducted within the framework of the projects received awards. Graduation ceremony was attended by the students, parents, teachers and principals of the schools of the villages: Duisi, Jokolo and Omalo. The project “Pankisi Youth School” is being implemented by the Georgian Foundation of Strategic and International Studies and is founded through the Alumni Grants Program by the US Embassy in Georgia and aims to raise civic awareness and informal education among young people (14-18-year-olds) in Pankisi Gorge. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. Mac Georgia’s team of psychologists, under the supervision of Danika Stoutt, MAC’s Coordinator of Special Education, developed a training module on “Pre-academic skills and transition”. This training is part of MAC’s intensive professional support program for kindergartens. The training will be piloted in select kindergartens starting this September. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. The first module has started within the scope of the National Security and Public Policy 2022-23 Training Program. The course on Principles of Economics is conducted by Vladimer Papava, a Senior Fellow at the Rondeli Foundation. The module involves six lectures in total. The National Security and Public Policy Training Program is implemented by the Rondeli Foundation and supported by the U.S. Government. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Switzerland. The researcher of disinformation and memory studies, Nino Gozalishvili, presented her report: “Disinformation and Democracy: Challenges in the Context of Transitional Democracy” for the students of three Georgian universities in the summer school: Territorial Challenges and Opportunities for Multicultural Democracies” which was organized by the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

Tbilisi. Within the framework of the “Women's Economic Empowerment” project, participating women completed the training course “How to Start and Develop a Business” which was conducted by qualified trainers of BDO Academy. “As a result of the training course, women learned how to transform an idea into a business plan, financial and tax issues, branding and marketing, sales techniques and more. The project is implemented by Taso Foundation with the support of the UN Women and the Government of Norway”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. On June 30, 2022, a webinar was held as part of “DRIVE: Digital Research and Impact for Vulnerable E-citizens”, a joint project of the Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) and the eGovernance Academy (eGA). The training was based on the report on digital vulnerability published in May, intended for civil society organizations. It covered the stages of civic engagement, tools for collaboration between stakeholders, and effective communication issues. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

Imerti. On June 24-25, 2022, the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI), with the support of the Open Society Foundation (OSF), held a two-day workshop with teachers from schools in the Imereti region, namely the cities of Kutaisi, Tkibuli, Vani, Samtredia, and Zestaponi. The purpose of the meeting was to identify challenges facing the Georgian education system in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to discuss the needs and challenges of vulnerable groups during the pandemic. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

Regions. From May 24 to June 13, 2022, the Public Defender’s Office held meetings with schoolchildren living in different regions of Georgia. The aim of the project was to raise children’s awareness of their rights and the mandate of the Public Defender, as well as to provide information about their rights in their relations with the police. Read more… Source: ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. Over 30 young climate activists, aged 13 to 16 years, learn about climate change, networking and leadership in the Green Camp #ClimateAmbassadors. The Green Camp is organized by UNDP Georgia and the Environmental Information and Education Centre of Georgia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. It’s part of a nationwide climate programme supported by the Green Climate Fund and the governments of Georgia, Sweden and Switzerland. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. USAID/Georgia Mission Director, Peter Wiebler, handed certificates and Biblus vouchers to the three winner students/teams of a nationwide competition organized as part of the USAID Civic Education Raising Awareness Campaign “Learn To Make A Difference”. “The competition invited young people to develop ideas for how to make civic education more interesting and fun for all, both teachers and students. Winning ideas included approaches to student self-governance, media literacy, and choosing a career. Here are the winners: Lizi Dugladze (Rustavi public school #13); Mariam Natsvlishvili (Kutaisi school “Progress”,); Nia Tavdishvili, Ekaterine Sandukhadze, and Nikoloz Iremadze (Tbilisi public school #221.)”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. On June 15, 2022, Public Defender Nino Lomjaria met with the chancellor, administration and students of the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, who have been holding protests for a month now. Students have several demands, including the right to take exams remotely and the availability of dormitories. Nino Lomjaria stressed that students do not ask for benefits in exams. They ask for assistance due to their social status, so that the studies and examinations could be adapted to their difficult socio-economic conditions, especially since thousands of them have their status suspended just because they failed to pay their tuition. At the meeting with the university chancellor, the Public Defender spoke about the importance of dialogue with students, stressed the need to adapt university policy to the student's needs and expressed readiness for mediation between the opposing parties. Read more… Source: ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. Please follow the link to see a lecture by Dr. Rondeli where he discusses Russian efforts to retain influence on the Caucasus and attempts to prevent countries of the region from joining European and Euro-Atlantic structures. The lecture was held in 2013 at the Center of Eurasian, Russian and East European studies at Georgetown University. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Adjara. UNICEF would like to introduce you to 4-year-old Adem. He lives in the village of Kvatia, Khulo Municipality and walks in the kindergarten of this village. “Kvatia Kindergarten is a successful example of inclusive preschool education - the municipality and kindergarten staff strongly supported Adem to enable him to attend the kindergarten and get maximum involvement in kindergarten activities. With the help of UNICEF, educators have been trained to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to involve Adem in the educational process. UNICEF Representative Ghassan Khalil, visited the kindergarten in the village of Kvatia and got acquainted with Adem, his caregivers and friends”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Imereti. Organized by Local Democracy Agency Georgia (LDA Georgia), Mr. Beso Sulaberidze, representative of the Center for Training and Consultancy (CTC), conducted a two-day training  on strategy formulation and action plan development for newly established organizations. The training was conducted  within the framework of the project “Civil Society Initiative,” with the support of the European Union and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. On June 2-3, UNICEF in partnership with the Georgian Center for Psychosocial and Medical Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (GCRT) and with the support of European Union in Georgia, held a working meeting with the participation of prosecutors, mediators, social workers and psychologists involved in the diversion and mediation program, based in Tbilisi. The purpose of the workshops is to identify problems and current issues at the local level and to strengthen communication and coordination between different professionals. Read more… Source: the organization’s page on the social network

Adjara. According to the information of the UNICEF, the first International Conference on Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), organized in Batumi on 2-3 June, aims to facilitate academic discussion and knowledge sharing on quality, access, and inclusion in early childhood education and care considering local and international practices. Find out more… Source: www.unicef.org

Imereti. Within the framework of the project "Civil Society Initiative", LDA Georgia conducted training on the importance, role, stages, methods and specifics of advocacy for the members of CSOs and citizens in the target municipalities.  The trainings are being conducted by LDA Georgia within the framework of the project "Civil Society Initiative," with the support of the European Union and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. Read more…  Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Regions. On May 17-20, 2022, the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) conducted online trainings on Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the representatives of Keda, Senaki, Oni, and Sagarejo Municipalities and local stakeholders. The trainings were attended by 40 participants, including civil servants of the municipality, representatives of non-governmental organizations, school teachers, and the Youth Advisory Council members. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

Tbilisi. UN Women Georgia in partnership with the Administration of the Government of Georgia is conducting capacity development training on victim-centered investigation of sexual harassment in the civil service. “The aim of this training is to strengthen capacities of public servants on effective implementation of internal complaints’ mechanisms on workplace sexual harassment, including on investigating sexual harassment cases with a victim centric approach. During the 2-day training, participants will strengthen capacities on effective operationalization of internal mechanisms on sexual harassment, including on investigation of sexual harassment cases with a victim centric approach, as well as international standards and best practices in the area. The training brings together 18 public servants from different government entities. The training is conducted within the framework of the “Good Governance for Gender Equality in Georgia” (GG4GEG) project generously funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Peace Corps Georgia, with USAID Small Project Assistance funding, holds series of trainings in the regions of Georgia (Borjomi, Kutaisi, Batumi and Tbilisi) throughout May and June. To this training Peace Corps invites students and beneficiaries of partner schools and organizations, namely youth ages 16-22 who are interested in job search, employment or educational opportunities. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network