Posts From Manana Tatishvili
Meeting Place in Dmanisi
With support from the USAID Civil Society Engagement Program, the Dmanisi-based CSO has implemented various cultural and educational initiatives within the municipality, including theatrical performances, movie screenings, and other activities that offer
Empowering Parents to Engage in the School Management Process
Many parents in Georgia are not aware of their basic rights enshrined in the Law on General Education, which provides for them to effectively engage in the decision-making processes at
Supporting Socialization of the Elderly Population
In Georgia, elderly citizens often do not have spaces or opportunities for socialization, participation in public processes, realization of their skills, or continued education opportunities. With support from the USAID
Advocating for a Better Future in Chiatura
Decades of improper manganese extraction practices in the Chiatura municipality have led to major social, environmental, and health issues, including poor working conditions, health problems among the local population, and
Civic Campaign to Solve Infrastructure Problems in Tbilisi’s Vashlijvari Neighborhood
In recent years, the population of Tbilisi’s Vashlijvari district has outgrown its transportation infrastructure, resulting in many residents being unable to use the system efficiently. A lack of pedestrian crossings,
Assessing Management Problems in Georgia’s Professional Theaters
The recent developments in cultural sector, as well as outdated laws and a general lack of awareness of modern management practices among cultural workers have left the sector in a
Crowdfunding Campaigns Launch to Support 12 Social Initiatives
To support civic activism and small-scale civic initiatives, the CSO Orbeliani Georgia operates a crowdfunding platform that allows citizens to register their project ideas and launch campaigns to mobilize funds through citizen
Advocacy Campaign Success – State Allocates 25 million GEL for Construction of Kindergartens
In recent months, the USAID Civil Society Engagement Program has supported the Center for Civic Activities and online media portal Mtis Ambebi (Mountain News) in their work to increase preschool education access
Training Course for Civic Activists
Strengthening and supporting new and experienced civic activists is a top priority for the USAID Civil Society Engagement Program. One activity aimed at furthering this priority is the five-day training
Innovation and Challenge Grants (ICG) Program
The USAID Civil Society Engagement Program announces the open-door Innovation and Challenge Grants (ICGs) program to support citizen engagement and community-strengthening initiatives by Georgian civil society organizations (CSOs), civic movements,
