Highlights
Youth initiative mobilizes Bolnisi residents to support renovation of local cinema, revive regional cultural life
The story of Bolnisi is one that is rich with culture and history. Located in Georgia’s southeastern Kvemo Kartli region, the area’s claims to fame include archeological sites providing record
Silver-Haired Stories: Photo Competition Connects Generations Across Georgia
Feri Ismailova says her mother always dreamed of attending university. “Growing up in Laghodeki in an ethnic Azerbaijani family, my mother’s parents decided that she would be married at a
Civic Activists Fight for Clean Air in Rustavi
Rustavi is currently one of the most polluted cities in Georgia. With 400 hectares of the city located in an industrial zone and many factories regularly releasing large quantities of
Training Course for Activists in the Arts and Culture Sector
On August 18, the USAID Civil Society Engagement Program announced a call for applications for civic activists and initiative groups in the field of arts and culture to attend a
New Civic Engagement Projects Launching in August 2023
In July, the USAID Civil Society Engagement Program selected the winners of its Innovation and Challenge Grants Program. The selected projects will start in August and aim to tackle issues
Parents of Pediatric Cancer Patients Successfully Secure State Funding for Treatment Abroad
Pediatric cancer patients in Georgia have long suffered from a lack of adequate treatment that adheres to international standards. In response to this lack of adequate care and to advocate
Analysis of Georgia’s Targeted Social Assistance Program
With support from the USAID Civil Society Engagement Program, the Social Justice Center (SJC) is analyzing the targeted social assistance program and its impact on family welfare in Georgia. In particular, the
Creating Networking Opportunities for Civic Activists
The USAID Civil Society Engagement Program supports active citizens who strive to bring positive changes in their communities and raise awareness around issues of public concern. On June 6 and
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
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
