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Advocacy for a Clean Environment in Poti
The USAID Civil Society Engagement Program supports the Poti-based CSO Human Rights and Social Justice Research Center in its civic engagement campaign for a cleaner environment in Poti. The environmental
Developing Professional Rehabilitation Services for Young People with Autism
In Georgia, people with autism are currently left without essential support services from the state after they reach the age of 18. Because of this, they are often unable to
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The recent developments in cultural sector, as well as outdated laws and a general lack of awareness of modern management practices among cultural workers have left the sector in a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
