Imereti. Within the UNICEF and Helping Hand project supported by USAID Georgia, adolescents have established youth clubs in 63 municipalities of Georgia with the main goal of promoting hygiene issues and volunteering in local communities, as well as prevention of COVID-19 among adolescents.  On May 2, an educational event and exhibition was held in Kutaisi, the aim of which was to show the activities of the hygiene clubs established within the project. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. Meet Ozzy, a cute hamster who cares for the environment, and the face of a new campaign to help children save energy. The awareness-raising campaign, organised by EU4Energy in collaboration with EU NEIGHBOURS east, will run between 28 April and 8 May 2022, and revolves around Ozzy the Hamster, one of the main characters of a new comic book on energy efficiency entitled ‘Lightbulb’. The comic focuses on increasing younger generations’ understanding of energy efficiency and simple energy-saving measures – like switching off unused devices or turning down the heating – as well as of the negative impact of wasting energy on nature and the environment. ‘Lightbulb’ tells the story of four friends and their pets who discover an old cabin in the woods, where animals help Professor Slate find alternative methods of generating energy to avoid inflicting damage to the environment. Professor Slate shows the children the horrible things that could happen to the planet and its population if humans do not start using energy efficiently. United in the idea of saving the planet by cutting down on energy waste, the children – together with Ozzy the hamster – manage to transform the life of one town. To reinforce the energy saving tips highlighted in the comic book, EU NEIGHBOURS east is launching a social media campaign featuring Ozzy the Hamster, targeting children via different social media platforms and through school activities. The comic book was developed in the framework of the EU4Energy Programme Phase II – Promoting the Clean Energy Transition in the Eastern Partnership Countries, which is funded by the European Union and aims to contribute to the development of sound legislative and regulatory frameworks for energy, to support the region’s transition to clean energy and the liberalisation of its energy markets. Read more… Source: euneighbourseast.eu

Samtskhe-Javakheti. UNICEF, in partnership with Media Development Foundation (MDF) and with the support of USAID Georgia is launching a series of media literacy trainings for children, young people and teachers. “The slogan of the campaign is “Do not get infected with misinformation!” and aims to provide young people with information and skills to enable them to identify, verify and disseminate their knowledge about misinformation about COVID-19. The first meeting was held in Akhaltsikhe”. Find out more… Source: www.unicef.org

Kakheti and Samegrelo. According to the McLain Association, Asupported by the European Union and implemented by UNICEF and MAC Georgia, in close cooperation with the State Care Agency and the Ministry of IDPs, children with disabilities who previously resided in the Kojori institution and who were transitioned into family-type environments, will gain access to improved quality care services. As the organization mentions, within the framework of the joint EU-UNICEF Programme “Strengthening Systems and Services for Child Protection in Georgia”, UNICEF and MAC Georgia provide comprehensive multidisciplinary professional support to the specialized family-type services in Telavi and Chkhorotsku. These homes now host 13 children who were transferred from the institution. Read more… Source: The organizations page on the social network

Imereti. Representatives of the Medical Center “Eyeline” visited Kutaisi Day Care Center “MAGIC WORLD” with sweets and various developmental toys to wish Happy Easter to the children. Find out more… Source: edec.ge

Tbilisi. On April 18, 2022, the Public Defender of Georgia presented a special report assessing the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on children’s rights and the measures taken by the State. The report was prepared with the support of the UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF ECARO), the UNICEF Georgia Office and the European Network of Ombudspersonsfor Children (ENOC). According to the survey results, the measures taken by the State to prevent the spread of the pandemic aggravated the rights situation of children in Georgia. Read more… Source: www.ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. According to the information of the UNICEF, Children with disabilities, who previously resided in the Kojori institution will benefit from a family type environment and quality care services. The programme is supported by the European Union in Georgia and implemented by UNICEF and McLain Association for Children (MAC) in close cooperation with the State Care Agency and the Ministry of IDPs from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs. Find out more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Imereti. On April 19, 2022, in Kutaisi, Imereti Regional Hub - LDA Georgia organized a public meeting "Participatory Youth Policy at the Local Level". The meeting was held within the framework of the project "Civil Society STAR Initiative," with the support of the European Union and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Kvemo Kartli. European Union in Georgia publishes the blogpost: Seventeen-year-old Samay against early marriage – young activist keeps on struggling for decent education and development of her peers. “Seventeen-year-old Samaia counts herself lucky that she isn't forced to get married young. She wants other girls to have the same opportunity to finish their school and pursue further education so, she became an activist to defend their rights. The first steps of her activism started at a training organised by one of our projects. Since then, she contributes to her community, and tries to be an example for other young women”. Read her story… Source: eu4georgia.eu

Tbilisi. In the framework of Georgia's Future Civil Service Leaders, public servants participated in the new round of thematic meetings. Participants met Vivian Loonela, Head of the European Commission's Representation in Estonia. She briefed on the importance of the EU for Estonia.  Participants had an opportunity to meet Marko Mihkelson, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Mr. Mihkelson has discussed the regional security challenges Europe face.  Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. EU and UNICEF Georgia together with the Ministry of Justice summarized the eleven-year results and cooperation of the Diversion and Mediation Programme at the conference yesterday. Find out more… Source: eu4georgia.eu

Imereti. A meeting with media representatives was held at the Children's Rights Center of Akaki Tsereteli State University in Kutaisi. The journalists received information about the project of UNICEF and the National Association of Local Authorities.  "According to the Child Rights Code, municipalities have an important role to play in protecting and supporting children: they must be able to identify and support families and children in need, as well as identify existing social needs and address them through the development of child-friendly social programs". The project is being implemented with the support of European Union in Georgia. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Imereti. On April 8, in Kutaisi, at the Kutaisi Akaki Tsereteli State University, Mayors of ten municipalities gathered to discuss how to increase the involvement of municipalities to ensure the social welfare of their communities. The high-level meeting, organized by UNICEF and the National Association of Local Authorities, was attended by the representatives of central and municipal governments, donors and civil society organization. Read more… Project is being implemented with the support of European Union in Georgia. Source: www.unicef.org

Shida Kartli. On April 6, 2022, a meeting of Youth Club’s members was held with the representatives of the youth civil society and community organizations. During the meeting there was a discussion on the topic: what kind of problems youth organizations have and how we are going to solve the problems. The meeting was held in the framework of the project “Civil Society STAR Initiative: CSOs as Sustainable, Transparent, Accountable and Resilient Development Actors in Georgia“ (2021-2025). The project is funded by the European Union (EU) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). The works of Shida Kartli Regional Hub are run by Society Biliki. Read more… Source: the organization’s page on the social network

Kvemo Kartli. On 11 March the Civic Integration Foundation held an Training with local youth in Bolnisi on the topic of in Bolnisi on the topic of Leadership and Teamwork. The meetings was carried out within the framework of the EU and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) funded project "Civil Society STAR Initiative. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Shida Kartli. Ambassador Degnan visited the Gori American Shelf, where she engaged with students, teachers, and local officials to discuss the role of education and culture in the development of Gori’s citizens and youth. The U.S. Mission to Georgia is proud to support 15 American Spaces throughout Georgia. Read more… Source: The U.S. Embassy’s page on the social network

Imereti. Education Development and Employment Center (EDEC) in cooperation with Speech Development and Correction Center “Logomedi” conducted the primary diagnosis of speech disorder for free. Find out more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. Rondeli Foundation stands in solidarity with alumni and partners who are against promoting Kremlin's nondemocratic policy. “There is no place for Russian-backed extremist groups in Georgia. Participants of our educational programs are protesting the opening of Alt Info offices around the country. Euro-integration, peace and security is the choice of Georgian Youth”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Imereti. Local Democracy Agency Georgia, in the framework of the project "Civil Society STAR Initiative", hold another meeting of the youth club in Baghdati municipality. “The speaker - Ketevan Kukhianidze conducted a seminar on the e-participation and democracy, opportunities for citizen involvement in the decision-making process. The workshop included hands-on exercises and small presentation. The club was established by LDA Georgia within the framework of the project "Civil Society STAR Initiative," with the support of the European Union and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Samegrelo. On March 16 the Child Rights Center has been inaugurated in Zugdidi Shota Meskhia State Teaching University. The event was attended by UNICEF Representative in Georgia, Ghassan Khalil. The center will help to raise awareness about children's rights among specialists in various fields, civil society organizations, representatives of the scientific field, parents and children. Child Rights Center has been established with the funding from Norway. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. A number of young volunteers, just like Mariam and her friends, were united by the desire to help the Ukrainian people. “We wanted to make some contribution to helping the Ukrainian people. We gained information about the necessary items and learned that the most critical need for the people there now was first aid medicines. We started raising money to buy first aid medicines. In a few days we raised 1400 GEL and we sent it to Ukraine”. Activity is being implemented 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

Shida Kartli. On 7 March 2022, the training about the self-government structure and organization management for youths of Gori Youth Council was held in Society Biliki (Regional Hub in Shida Kartli). Gori Youth Council is becoming strong within the framework of the European Union (EU) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) funded project “Civil Society STAR initiative: CSOs as Sustainable, Transparent, Accountable and Resilient Development Actors in Georgia” (2021-2025). Gori City Hall is a supporter of Gori Youth Council. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network