Guria. The awarding ceremony of the first group of graduates of the Scholarship Program for Access to Learning English Language took place on January 17 in the Ozurgeti Civic Engagement Center.

The Scholarship Program for Access to Learning English Language is implemented by the US organization PH-International and the "Guria Youth Resource Center” is its partner in Guria. This program was implemented in four cities of Georgia: Rustavi, Gori, Akhaltsikhe and Ozurgeti. It aims to make learning of the English language available to the youth from socially vulnerable and economically poor families.

Learning course lasted two years and included 4 semesters from March 2011 to December 2012. 25 teenagers of the age of 14-18 years from socially vulnerable families have participated in the program. Along with the lessons in English, up to 10 extra events were held for them concerning the American culture, traditions, history and customs. Two summer camps were organized. Apart from learning English, children got familiar with the American culture and customs and developed leadership skills.