Highlights
Non-violent civic activism training empowers Georgian activists to make a greater impact in their communities
“Movements are about working to instill certain values in society. While they can often be driven by frustration and negative energy, a successful movement must translate into positive change. They
CSOs and Civic Activists Meet Local Residents in Chiatura Villages
On September 20, the USAID Civil Society Engagement Program and Public Movement Chiatura of the Future organized meetings for civic activists, CSOs, and journalists to discuss pressing issues with locals
CANVAS Training Course for Civic Activists
On September 26-30, trainers from the Center for Applied Nonviolent Actions and Strategies (CANVAS) delivered a training course for Georgian civic activists on nonviolent and creative strategies and forms for civic
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,
Civic Initiatives to Support Ukrainian Refugees in Gerogia
The USAID Civil Society Engagement Program supports the civic platform Dopomoga Ukraini, which helps Ukrainian refugees in Georgia access the necessary information and services they need. In the first weeks of
Winners of the Innovation and Challenge Grants Program
In July, the USAID Civil Society Engagement Program selected the winners of its Innovation and Challenge Grants Program. All the selected projects aim to tackle issues of public concern through
Initiatives for Promoting Corporate Responsibility in Georgia
Global Compact Network Georgia (GCNG), with support from the USAID Civil Society Engagement Program, is actively working with various stakeholders (including businesses, the government, CSOs, and the media) to promote
Rapid response grants empower civil society to support Ukrainians, address domestic implications of Russia-Ukraine war
Since the conflict began in late February, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has had a devastating humanitarian impact, security implications, and economic consequences that have reverberated throughout the region
Effects of the Russia-Ukraine War on Georgia’s Energy Security in the Short-Term Perspective
On June 10, the NGO World Experience for Georgia (WEG) presented the findings of its research on effects of the Russia-Ukraine War for Georgia’s energy security in the short-term perspective.
Crowdfunding efforts engage communities around Georgia, fund 16 new civic initiatives
Crowdfunding for non-profit initiatives is a method often lauded for its ability to effectively raise funds and engage diverse audiences. Research conducted by U.S.-based crowdfunding platform Fundly found that donation
