Regional Civil Society Network-RCSN

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INTRODUCTION
Regional Civil Society Network (R-CSN) was founded in 2012 with the support of Civil Development
Agency (CiDA) aiming to strengthen and to develop Civil Society Organizations in the regions of
Georgia. The communique establishing the network was signed by 30 regional organizations. At
present, the Network unites about 70 regional organizations.
Regional Civil Society Network is an informal union of Civil Society Organizations and active citizens
from various regions of Georgia; every organization, operating in Georgia and sharing the Network’s
values, is eligible for membership. The financial support to the Network’s activities and development
is provided by the East-West Management Institute’s ACCESS project.
The network is remarkable due to its geographic coverage. It covers 10 regions of Georgia and
promotes partnerships among the Civil Society, the Central Government, Local Governments,
Business and Media. The Network enjoys capacity to quickly mobilize around issues and it represents
an effective advocacy mechanism.
The activities of the members of the Regional Civil Society Network cover all spheres of public life,
which is its additional strength. These spheres are: Education, Social-Economic Support to Vulnerable
Groups, Provision of Social Services, Gender Issues, Supporting Business Development, Fighting
against Poverty, Environment Protection, Health Protection, Supporting the Development of Non-
Governmental Sector, Agriculture, Infrastructure Development, Local Self-Government, Advocacy,
Elections and Social Entrepreneurship.
Since its establishment, the Network has actively taken part in various events, campaigns, civic
weeks, high-level meetings and reforms’ implementation. The Organizations working in the regions
get engaged in every campaign or demonstration, which is held to protection women’s rights in the
capital or the regions.
The Network, due to its activities, managed to direct the interest of media towards various relevant
issues. The Network members appear through various means of mass information as whistle-
blowers of local issues, implementers of reforms in the regions and local community mobilizers. In
order to identify and to solve local problems in the regions of Georgia, two media-tours have been
organized with the support of the Network.
The Network actively conducts civic campaigns and research. During the 5-year period it has
conducted: Survey on Regional Problems; Study of Rural Needs and Priorities; Study of Work of
Bureaus of Parliamentarians Elected through the Majoritarian System; Study on Attitudes of Rural
Population towards General Community Meetings; Feedback of Regional Population on Civil Service
Reform and Priorities of Women Voters Living in the Regions of Georgia ahead of Local Self-
Government Elections.
From 2012 to 2018, with the organization of CiDA and R-CSN, numerous awareness-raising
campaigns, demonstrations, trainings and civic weeks were held and the Network took part in
various national-level campaigns.
Regional Organizations gather several times a year and share experience with each other. During
this period, more than 30 experience-sharing meetings and 20 thematic group meetings along with
5 annual reporting meetings have been held.
Regional Civil Society Network (R-CSN) - Catalogue
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KVEMO
KARTLI
8 Vazha-Pshavela Str, Rustavi
72 I. Chavchavadze Ave, Tbilisi
+995 341 25 88 22
pr@cida.ge
www.cida.ge
Civil Development Agency (CiDA)
CiDA-Civil Development Agency
CIVIL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CiDA)
Date of Registration: 13.08.2002
Area or Work: Tbilisi and regions of Georgia
Fields of Work: Strengthening Civil Society, promotion of Corporate Responcibility among businesses,
support gender equality, development of cross-border cooperation, human rights and migration
Organizational mission/objective: CiDA is a civil society organization established in 2002 in Rustavi,
Georgia, that promotes and implements the social and economic rights of Georgian citizens by providing
direct services, as well as by addressing the problems of interested groups through developing their
networking capabilities and opportunities. CiDA serves for the protection, popularization and implementation
of the socio-economic rights of the Georgian population through cooperation with business organizations,
international organizations, media, civil society, and the Government. CiDA facilitates improvement of the
living environment and individual development of eco-migrants, IDPs, migrants, vulnerable groups living in
villages, women, persons with disabilities, former prisoners, ethnic minorities, probationers and people in
conflict with the law.
Beneficiaries: regional CSOs, business companies, persons with disabilities, persons in conflict with the law,
including juveniles; migrants, eco-migrants, women, start-upers, youth, ethnic minorities, entrepreneurs.
Total Number of implemented projects: 50
Organizational Mission/Objective: CiDA established and formed Regional Civil Society Network (R-CSN) in
2012 which unites about 70 regional CSOs around the country. In 2013 CiDA created a civil society portal
www.cso.ge. Organization initiated and implemented number of campaigns thorught the country including:
Clean Air, Sate Traffic, Europe is Home, the Voice of the Citizen in the Electoral Process.
CiDA coordinates two corporate responsibility platforms in Georgia: CSR Club and Global Compact Network
Georgia. CiDA organizes annual CSR award ceremony.
Partners and Donors:
Partners: CTC, DVV International, GFA, GCRT, PREPARE Partnership for Rural Development, Eurasian
Partnership Fund (Armenia),GIZ, CARD Armenia, West Resource Center Azerbaijan, R-CSN.
Donors: Sida, European Union, UNDP, EWMI-ACCESS, CARE International, Europe Fund, USAID, UNICEF,
Open Society Foundations, UK Aid, Sida, World Bank, SDC, ADA, Ministry of Justice of Georgia.
CIVILDEVELOPMENTAGENCY(CIDA
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BOLNISI LANGUAGE HOUSE
43 Lazareishvili St., Bolnisi
599 98 24 16
irmazurabashvili@gmail.com
Facebook: Fairy-Tales Teaching Trust
Area of Work: Kvemo Kartli
Fields of Work: Education, Culture, Local Self-Government
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote integration of representatives of ethnic minorities through
teaching them the state language and implementing other activities; Increase the role of ethnic
minorities in the country’s political and social life; Find relevant ways for peaceful conflict resolution
and promote closer ties between nations; Raise awareness in order to develop the Civil Society; Support
the Education Reform; Increase gender awareness; Protect women and children from violence and
implement appropriate promotional events.
Beneficiaries: Representatives of ethnic minorities, youth, women, civil servants and school teachers;
Total Number of Implemented Projects: 11
Annual Budget (average of last 2 years): EUR 2 500
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: “Bolnisi Language House” is one of the
partner organizations within the project “No to Domestic Violence”, implemented by the “Women of
Multinational Georgia”. Under the project, an educational-rehabilitation center “Imedi” was established
in Bolnisi, which continues to function even after the end of the project with the financial support of the
Bolnisi Municipality Local Self-Government.
Award/Recognition: In 2016, the Cross-Border Project “Fairy-Tales Teaching Trust”, funded by the
European Union, was named as a legendary project.
Partners and Donors: Association “Women of Multinational Georgia”, Organization of Internally Displaced
Women “Consent”, European Union (EU), Kvemo Kartli Media, Center of Local Democracy Network,
Women and Universe, People in Need, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), CSRDG, Kvemo
Kartli Public Information Centre, Organization “Women’s Initiatives”.
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„INDIGO“
51 Megobroba Ave. Rustavi
+995 599 69 53 29
niobashvili@yahoo.com
Indigo
Fields of Work: Health, Informal Education
Organizational Mission/Goal: Promote identification of health issues of women, children and minors
in Georgia; Implement prevention and large-scale prevention activities; Conduct quality studies;
Operate treatment and rehabilitation services;
Beneficiaries: Children, Women, Internally Displaced People and Socially Vulnerable People
Partners and Donors: RTI International - USAID Contractor, GHPP, Care International in the Caucasus
„INDIGO“
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FARMERS’ UNION „LORE“
Village Javakhi, Dmanisi Municipality
+995 599 42 62 39
dmanisi.lore@gmail.com
Area of Work: Dmanisi Municipality
Fields of Work: Agriculture
Organizational Mission/Objective: Highlight the importance and the role of organic production
in rural areas; Promote implementation of modern agro-technologies and development of
family guest-houses;
Beneficiaries: Farmers
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Operating the irrigational system
in the village Javakhi;
Award/Recognition: In the years 2008-2010, Farmers’ Union was a member of a Local Working
Group for Social-Economic Development of the Dmanisi Municipality.
Partners and Donors: The Biological Farming Association “Elkana”, „Sema“, Action Against
Hunger (ACF), CHF International, Care International in Caucasus (CARE), CENN, NALAG, Deep
and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) with the EU, CIPDO და United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP).
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1 Giorgadze St., Marneuli
(035) 722 27 04, +995 599 45 79 60
sdwmarneuli@gmail.com
oendeladze@gmail.com
Marneuli Democrat Women Society
MARNEULI DEMOCRAT WOMEN’S SOCIETY
MARNEULIDEMOCRAT
WOMEN’SSOCIETY
Area of Work: Marneuli Municipality, Kvemo Kartli
Fields of Work: Pre-school education and development of social infrastructure; Advocacy at the Local
Self-Government level in order to develop social and educational programs; Development of citizen
participation mechanisms; Development of gender policy and promotion of solving gender issues; Civic
Education; Agriculture; Providing local entrepreneurs with the information on the Deep and Comprehensive
Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA).
Organizational Mission/Objective: Participate in the development of social, economic and gender public
policy at the local level and ensure the involvement of the population in this process.
Beneficiaries: Rural Population, Ethnic Minorities, Public Schools, Local Self-Governments, State
Institutions, Legal Entities of Public Law - Social Service Agency, Police, Prosecutor›s Office.
Annual Budget (last 2 year average): GEL 170 000
Main Achievement of the Organization / Result of Advocacy: Rehabilitation of the Municipal Kindergarten
in the Village Kapanakhchi (Marneuli Municipality), its equipment with proper inventory and opening;
Rehabilitation of Municipal Pre-School Educational Centre in the Village Aghmamedlo
(Marneuli Municipality), its equipment with relevant inventory; Rehabilitation of the
Public School of Zemo Sarali (Marneuli Municipality); Implementation of new
municipal services in pre-school education (opening of 6 municipal School
Readiness Centres in public schools).
Partners and Donors: Civitas Georgica, AEYG, World Vision Georgia,
Embassy of Poland in Georgia, Embassy of Estonia in Georgia,
Embassy of Japan in Georgia, Open Society Georgia Foundation,
EaPTC (GIZ/EU), Civil Development Agency (CiDA), PIN and National
Democratic Institute (NDI).
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SIQA – Georgian Association of Educational Initiatives
12/56 Megobroba Ave., Rustavi
(0341) 22 31 33
siqa.org@gmail.com
www.siqa.org.ge
SIQA
Area of Work: Kvemo Kartli region, other regions of Georgia, international arena.
Fields of Work: Conducting activities for school and university students; Organizing camps; Working
with civil clubs (debates, ecological, civic, cooperative and educational programs, etc.); Implementing
measures to increase civic engagement of different layers of society; Engaging Georgian volunteers in
international projects; Engaging foreign volunteers in local projects; Adapting and implementing foreign
educational programs in the Georgian environment.
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote solving ecological, legal, economic, social, educational,
community, cultural, anti-corruption, youth and other issues through conducting educational work;
Promoting civil development; Promoting the Civil Society Development; Implementing educational
initiatives and democratic principles in Georgia;
Beneficiaries: Children, youth, adults, women, ethnic minorities, people with special needs;
Annual Budget (average of last 2 years): GEL 300 000
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: SIQA established civic clubs in every school
of the Municipality and due to their advocacy, a lot of local problems were solved;
Award/Recognition: In 2013, SIQA received an award “Youth Organization of the Year” from the Ministry
of Sports and Youth of Georgia.
Partners and donors: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), PH International,
Care International in the Caucasus, European Commission, DRA, Westminster Foundation for Democracy
(WFD), CTC, OSGF, Civil Development Agency (CiDA), CISV Georgia, Tbilisi City Hall and Rustavi City Hall.
SIQA
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KVEMO KARTLI INTRA ETHNIC UNION
KVEMO
KARTLI
140 Orbeliani St. Bolnis
+995 598 94 94 64, +995 555 43 08 77
info.kkieu@gmail.com
www.kkieuv4.org.ge
Inter-Ethnic of Kvemo Kartli
Fields of Work: Informal Education; Tourism; Advocacy; Women Entrepreneurs; Small and Medium
Enterprises; Social Enterprises.
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote development of a tolerant society
Beneficiaries: Children, youth, women, regional population;
Annual Budget (average of last 2 years): GEL2055, 80
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: In 2014-2018, Children’s Day Center
functioned in Bolnisi. This center, where 3 local residents were employed, prepared 95 pre-school
children for school.
In 2018, the Organization implemented 3 projects. As a result of these projects, 170 women have
acquired business skills and have been economically empowered.
Partners and donors: EU, GIZ, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, International Visegrad Fund
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INFORMATION CENTER
KVEMO
KARTLI
101 Sulkhan-Saba St. Bolnisi, Kvemo Kartli
+995 599 21 92 11
kkpic.bolnisi@gmail.com
Fields of Work: Environmental Protection; Introduction of New Technologies in Agriculture; Cross-
Border Cooperation.
Organizational Mission / Objective: Promote sustainable development of the region; Promotethe Civil
Society development; Inform public and promote awareness regarding environmental issues;Implement
socio-economic projects.
Beneficiaries: Local population, farmers, schools, Local Self-Governments
Annual Budget (average of last 2 years): GEL14 000
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Participating in the EU-funded Cross-
Border Project together with the Bolnisi Municipality; Conducting a campaign against environment
pollution with household waste inschools and among residents of the region;Actively participating in
informational campaign on the EU Association Agreement and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade
Agreement (DCFTA);
Award/Recognition:The Organization, which has been operating in the Bolnisi Municipality for many
years, is well-known in the Kvemo Kartli region.
Partners and Donors:Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN), Civil Development Agency (CiDA),
Regional Civil Society Network (R-CSN), Association of Business Consulting Organizations (ABCO);
Georgian Institute of Politics (GIP); EPRC, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Care International in the
Caucasus, USAID, European Union.
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INFORMATIONCENTER
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KARTLI
33 Mshenebeli St., Rustavi
+995 599 94 80 25, +995 599 53 88 03
likacharkviani@gmail.com,
jamalashvilimaia@gmail.com
კავშირი „დემოსი“
UNION “DEMOSI”
Area of Work: Tbilisi, Rustavi,Kvemo Kartli, Imereti, Racha
Fields of Work: Educational, civic, cultural and social projects
Organizational Mission/Objective: Protect the rights of women, children and ethnic minorities
and develop their civic awareness; Promote active participation of women, children and ethnic
minorities in the public life and develop democratic thinking in the regional population.
Beneficiaries: Schools students, university students, socially vulnerable people;
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Facilitating the integration of non-
Georgian youth through informal education, namely conducting trainings, arranging camps,
as well as establishing and holding the musical festival «Where is other Georgia?». Azeri and
Armenian youth have taken part in these events together with the Georgian youth.
Partners and Donors: Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Local
Municipalities
UNION“DEMOSI”
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KARTLI
10a Tabidze St., Marneuli
+995 551 29 09 99
Ds-golub@mail.ru
Демократический союз «Мтреди»
DEMOCRATIC UNION “GOLUB”
Area of Work: Kvemo Kartli, Marneuli
Fields of Work: Environment protection;Human Rights; Promoting Civic Activism; Monitoring State
Programs; Research; Advocacy; Gender Issues; Protecting the Rights of Ethnic Minorities;
Organizational Mission/Objective: Protect Human Rights; Protect rights, values and freedoms of
ethnic minorities; Protecting territorial integrity; Promote development of the Civil Society; Develop
and strengthen democratic values.
Beneficiaries: Villages of Marneuli Municipality, youth and women living in the Marneuli Municipality
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy:After studying local problems and
meeting with representatives of the Local Government, the Organization systematically provided
the local population with information regarding planned infrastructure works (creating the system
of drinking water, repairing roads, street lighting, etc.)
Partners and donors: Women’s Fund in Georgia, Save the Children, Youth Forum, Community
Association “Tolerance”, The Congress of Azeris of Georgia
DEMOCRATICUNION“GOLUB”
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GORI WELFARE AND
DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
SHIDA
KARTLI
20a Tarkhnishvili St. Gori
(0370) 27 98 25
pikria.gelashvili@gmail.com
Gori Welfare and Development Centre
Area of Work: Shida Kartli
Fields of Work: Promote welfare and development of People with Disabilities
Organizational Mission/Objective: Implement rehabilitation activities for People with
Disabilities; Provide them with learning and employment opportunities and advocate their civic
opportunities; Promote youth activism.
Beneficiaries: People with Disabilities, Youth
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Arranging ramps for people with
disabilities in Gori and creating adapted environment for them.
Partners and donors: Ministry of IDPs from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social
Affairs of Georgia, Gori Municipality City Hall, UN Association of Georgia
GORIWELFAREANDDEVELOPMENTCENTRE
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OF FRIENDSHIP “KARTLOSI”
SHIDA
KARTLI
13/89 Stalini St. Gori
+995 599 75 76 74
info@qartlosi.org
მეგობრობის ხიდი „ქართლოსი“
www.qartlosi.org / Kartlosi NGO
Fields of Work: Informal Education; Awareness-Raising; Public Policy; Youth Mobilization; Promoting
Volunteerism; Problem-Setting and Advocacy.
Organizational Mission/Objective: Build confidence between the conflict-affected sides and promote
the peace dialogue; Increase youth participation in Euro-Integration Processes through informal
education; Promote democracy and peace culture in the educational sphere; Promote sustainable
community development through awareness-raising, informing population and advocacy.
Beneficiaries: CSOs, youth, various professional groups, regional population and stakeholders from the
villages surrounding the “Division Line”.
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Rehabilitation of the IDP Settlement Centre
in the Village Skra and arranging a psychological rehabilitation and development corner; Development
of gender (girl) clubs; Engagement in European Voluntary Service and ERASMUS + projects; Annual
Participation in the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence; As a result of the advocacy, in
2018 the Occupation Museum was funded by the Reserve Fund of the President of Georgia.
Award/Recognition: Award from the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports for contribution
to program “Volunteer of Georgia – 2018”; Award from People in Need (PIN) for successful project
cooperation; Award of ELSA- Polish-American Freedom Foundation for contribution to peace-building
in Polish and Georgian relations.
Partners and donors: The Reserve Fund of the President of Georgia, Polish-American Solidarity Fund,
PIN, National Democratic Institute (NDI), Gori City Hall, Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and
Sports, EVS/ESC, OSGF, WFG, Embassy of Germany in Georgia, Swiss Embassy in Georgia, GENEVA
CALL, World Bank, CARE, Polish-American Freedom Foundation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Netherlands, Embassy of the Netherlands in Georgia,
UNDP, COBERM, EED and Black Sea Region Program.
THEPUBLICUNIONBRIDGEOF
FRIENDSHIP“KARTLOSI”
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SOCIETY “BILIKI”
SHIDA
KARTLI
№ 19a Rustaveli St. Gori
+995 370 27 54 10, +995 370 27 72 91
contact@biliki.ge
www.biliki.ge
Society Biliki
Fields of Work: Children Care; Civic Education; Community Development; Volunteering
Organizational Mission/Objective: Build capacity of youth, community and the Civil Society for their active
participation in the decision-making process; Influence this process at the Local Self-Government level
Beneficiaries: Children and youth
Annual Budget (average of last 2 years): GEL 430 662,02
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: In 2018, the Society «Biliki», together with the
Union of Young Researchers and Analysts, implemented the project «Monitoring Closeness of the Local
Self-Government to the Population”. In the framework of this project, a quantitative survey was conducted
which aimed to monitor the closeness of the Self-Government to the public based on 3 components:
community involvement, participation and awareness. Based on the results of this survey, three important
recommendations were developed and the advocacy campaign was planned and implemented.
Award/Recognition: Acquiring a status of the European Voluntary Service Sending/Hosting Organization;
Certificate of PH International/USAID for successful participation in civic education projects; Gratitude
Certificate from the Gori City Hall for active participation and support for events held under the “Day of
Gori – 2018”.
Partners and donors: Save the Children, Global Fund for Children, McCabe Pilgrimages, St. Martin’s Church/
Worcester, American Friends of Georgia, UNICEF, OSGF, Mercy Corps, Care International, PH International,
EWMI, Minister of IDPs from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia, Ministry
of Justice of Georgia, Gori City Hall.
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COMMUNITY UNION “NUKRIANI”
KAKHETI
Village Nukriani, Sighnaghi Municipality, Kakheti
+995 577 20 21 11
cun.nukriani@yahoo.com
www.nukriani.com
ნუკრიანის სახელოსნოები /nukriani workshops
Area of Work: Sighnaghi Municipality, Kakheti Region
Fields of Work: Cultural-Educational Programs; Human Rights; Promotion of Employment and Self-
Employment; Organizational Development; Monitoring Local Self-Government; Promoting Tourism
development
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote development of an active community based on civil
solidarity; Transform Village Nukriani into a village with rich human and material-technical resources
that is environmentally friendly, economically developed, modern agricultural technology-equipped
and maintains complete infrastructure and recovered cultural traditions of tourism; Promote
participation of educated and highly qualified rural residents in the regional development;
Beneficiaries: Rural population, especially youth and women;
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Acquiring a high mountain village
status for the village Nukriani and helping it benefit from the break in electricity costs guaranteed by
this status.
Partners and donors: Community Development Centre, Cultural Relations Centre – Caucasian
House, CSRDG, RDG, Elkana, Europe House, CTC, House of Writers, Alliance of Social Enterprises,
Open Society Georgia Foundations, MOLI in Kakheti, EWMI-GPAC, World Bank
COMMUNITYUNION“NUKRIANI”
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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
KAKHETI
№ 4 Rustaveli St. Telavi
+995 599 55 45 25
lizasopromadze@hotmail.com
რეგიონის განვითარების ცენტრი RDC
Area of Work: Kakheti and other regions of Georgia
Fields of Work: Promoting Decentralization Reform; Advocating Civic Interests; Civic Education and
Promoting Youth Civic Activism; Implementing Participatory Practice; Results-based Cooperation
between Population and the Government; Capacity building of Local Self-Governments and the
Regional Government; Promoting implementation of a Regional Policy.
Organizational Mission/Objective: Developed regions of Georgia with increasing living standards;
Active participation of population in governance; Availability of effective public services for population
and realization of their own capabilities; Promote active civil society in the region and conduct local
capacity building.
Beneficiaries: Local population, Community Organizations, youth, representatives of Municipalities,
Regional Authorities, Academic Institutions, Ministries of Georgia and representatives of ethnic
minorities.
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Youth petitions in Telavi, Sagarejo,
Sighnaghi, Lagodekhi and Akhmeta; Establishing youth festivals in Kakheti Municipalities.
Partners and donors: OSGF, NED, National Democratic Institute (NDI), IRI, GIZ, HEKS-EPER South
Caucasus Regional Office, Europe Foundation, Czech Organization “Agora“, PIN, World Vision, GIPA,
European Union, Bolnisi Municipality, Civil Development Agency (CiDA), International Association
“Civitas Georgica”, CTC, Association “Green Caucasus”, Community Union “Nukriani” and Ministry of
Regional Development and Infrastructure.
REGIONALDEVELOPMENTCENTRE
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COMMUNITY UNION “HERETI”
KAKHETI
Lagodekhi Municipality, Village Heretiskari
+995 593 16 36 76
satemokavshiri.hereti@gmail.com
სათემოკავშირიჰერეთი/Community Based Organization Hereti
Area of Work: Lagodekhi Municipality
Fields of Work: Informal Education of Rural Women; Promoting Integration of Eco-migrant population;
Agriculture and Environment Protection;
Organizational Mission/Objective: Establish a society in Chiauri community that protects civic
interests and is economically developed, improving the labor and living conditions of the population
through the development of modern technologies in agriculture and in close cooperation with different
sectors; Objective of the Organization: Improvement of socio-economic conditions of the population
by creating conditions for the development of the community of Chiauri and taking into account the
interests of the population (especially women).
Beneficiaries: Population of Lagodekhi Municipality
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Building a new kindergarten in the
Village Heretiskari; Asphalt-covered internal roads;
Partners and donors: CSRDG, Association of Civic Development of Georgia, Community Union “Leli”,
Elkana, Unions of Greens of Georgia, Democracy Institute, ABCO, CiDA, Georgian Institute of Politics,
Society of Nature Lovers of Georgia, Community Union “Vardisubani”, Civil Society for Development
COMMUNITYUNION“HERETI”
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ASSOCIATION OF CIVIC DEVELOPMENT
OF GEORGIA (SAGA)
KAKHETI
2700, № 14 Kostava St. Lagodekhi
(0 354) 22 37 03; 599 85 62 45
tamar.gcda@gmail.com
www.sagango.ge
საქართველოს სამოქალაქო განვითარების ასოციაცია – საგა
Area of Work: Sagarejo Municipality
Fields of Work: Promoting youth development; Protecting women’s rights; Supporting development
of SMEs
Organizational Mission/Objective: Solving community problems through promoting civil society
strengthening
Beneficiaries: Young people, women and SMEs.
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: The Organization actively conducts
advocacy campaigns and meets with local population to identify their problems, cooperates with
Local and Central Structures. In recent years, the Organization participates in the public activity for
small and medium business development and in the regional discussions on the problems of small
business owners.
Award/Recognition: The Organization cooperates with local and international organizations.
Taking into consideration the implemented projects and public activities, the Organization has trust
and support at both local and regional levels.
Partners and donors: Center for Civic Engagement, EU, World Bank, Embassy of Germany to
Georgia, EPRC
ASSOCIATIONOFCIVIC
DEVELOPMENTOFGEORGIA(SAGA)
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CIVIL SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION «SPECTRI“
KAKHETI
Village Ninotsminda, Sagarejo
+995 599 17 24 33
s.1966@mail.ru
სამოქალაქო საზოგადოების განვითარების ასოციაცია „სპექტრი“
Area of Work: Sagarejo Municipality
Fields of Work: Promoting youth development; Protecting women’s rights; Supporting development
of SMEs
Organizational Mission/Objective: Solving community problems through promoting civil society
strengthening
Beneficiaries: Young people, women and SMEs.
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: The Organization actively conducts
advocacy campaigns and meets with local population to identify their problems, cooperates with
Local and Central Structures. In recent years, the Organization participates in the public activity for
small and medium business development and in the regional discussions on the problems of small
business owners.
Award/Recognition: The Organization cooperates with local and international organizations. Taking
into consideration the implemented projects and public activities, the Organization has trust and
support at both local and regional levels.
Partners and donors: Center for Civic Engagement, EU, World Bank, Embassy of Germany to Georgia,
EPRC
CIVILSOCIETYDEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION«SPECTRI“
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UNION “VEJINI”
KAKHETI
Gurjaani Municipality, Village Vejini, Ivane Beritashvili House Museum
+995 599 157025
vejini2000@yahoo.com
Vejini NGO
Area of Work: Kakheti
Fields of Work: Human Rights; Infrastructural Projects
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote full participation of rural population in the implementation
of sustainable development and democratic reforms in the Kakheti region.
Beneficiaries: Young people living in rural areas; Representatives of ethnic minorities; Women.
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Increasing the awareness of Azeri
communities in the region regarding women’s rights; Women’s active participation in the elections; Early
marriage prevention – girls living in Kabala community graduating from school; Increasing motivation
for starting a small business among women who got married at an early age and teaching them culinary.
Partners and donors: “Georgian Foundation“, Peace and Development Academy, Association “You”,
Association of European Youth Non-Governmental Organizations, Civic Movement ‘Multinational
Georgia”, International Association of Georgian Youth, Public Union “Goichai Development Centre”,
Coalition of European Non-Governmental Organizations, IWPG, „Nadikvari“, „Pirosmani“, Broadcasting
Company „Gurjaani“, Gurjaani Municipality City Hall, Kvareli Municipality City Hall, National Agency of
Cultural Heritage Protection of Georgia, Lagodekhi City Hall, Gurjaani and Lagodekhi Probation Bureau of
the Territorial Unit of National Agency of Execution of Non-Custodial Sentences and Probation, LTD „Ms.
Wolf“, OSGF, International Migration Organization, American Lawyers’ Association, DAI/USAID COUNCIL
OF EUROPE – PMMG, European Council Youth and Sports Department, World Bank, Women’s Fund in
Georgia, European Commission, Eurasian Partnership Foundation, Foreign Ministry of the Netherlands,
Legal Person of Public Union – Elections Systems Development, Reforms and Teaching Centre, EAC/EA,
USAID, CAUCASUS, EWMI and the Biological Farming Association “Elkana”.
UNION“VEJINI”
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KAKHETI REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
KAKHETI
№36 Leselidze St. Akhmeta, Kakheti
(0349) 22 52 77
krdf@krdf.ge
www.krdf.ge
Kakheti Regional Development Foundation (KRDF)
Area of Work: Pankisi Gorge, Akhmeta Municipality, Kakheti
Fields of Work: Women›s awareness raising and protection of their rights; Informal education of young
people; Free legal and psychological consultations for refugees from Chechnya and IDPs from Abkhazia
and Samachablo.
Organizational Mission / Objective: Develop and educate the Civil Society; Protect the interests of IDPs and
socially vulnerable persons and integrate them into the society; Promote informal educational programs
and vocational education.
Beneficiaries: Refugees from Chechnya, IDPs from Abkhazia and Samachablo, Population of the Akhmeta
Municipality and the Pankisi Gorge villages (mainly young people and women).
Annual Budget (average of last 2 years): EUR 432,492.50
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: With the financial support of UNHCR, creating
the Women›s Council of the Pankisi Gorge with the purpose to protect and advocate women’s rights
Award/Recognition: On 12 December 2018, the Organization was awarded by the French Embassy in the
Human Rights field.
Partners and Donors: The Norwegian Refugee Council, Embassy of Germany in Georgia, The Central
Election Commission of Georgia, USAID, UN Women, OSGF, Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency
(SDC), U.S Embassy Tbilisi, UNHCR, EWMI, Arbeiter-Samariter Bund (ASB), Women Consultation Centre
“House”, U.K Embassy in Georgia, Embassy of the Netherlands in Georgia, The Administration Fund of the
President of Georgia, EU, Julia Taft Refugee Fund, Legal Aid Service, UNDP, NED, PH International, Embassy
of Canada, UN Association of Georgia, Polish AID, Minister of IDPs from the Occupied Territories, Labour,
Health and Social Affairs of Georgia.
KAKHETIREGIONAL
DEVELOPMENTFOUNDATION
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UNION FOR CIVIC DEVELOPMENT
MTSKHETA-
MTIANETI
№ 27 Aghmashenebeli St. Dusheti
+995 599 58 27 81
E-mail: liaroinishvili@gmail.com
Area of Work: Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Dusheti Municipality
Fields of Work: Monitoring of Local Self-Government; Advocacy; Cultural Heritage Matters
Organizational Mission/Objective: Developing civic thinking within the society
Beneficiaries: Local Self-Government, youth, regional population
Main Achievement of the Organization /Result of Advocacy: Recognition of the cultural heritage
of Dusheti and attracting investments; Publishing the newspaper «The Heir» and distributing it
free in the population for free.
Award / Recognition: The Organization is known in the region and is actively involved in the
important processes for public throughout the region.
Partners and Donors: The Organization conducts activities through self-financing and voluntary
and private donations.
UNIONFORCIVICDEVELOPMENT
kavSiris
amoqalaqo ganviTar
ebisaTvis
Union
for
civil Devel
opment
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MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
MTSKHETA-
MTIANETI
26 Kazbegi Ave., Stepantsminda
+995 599 32 11 70
E-mail: mdccenterge@gmail.com
მთის განვითარების ცენტრი / Mountain Development Center – MDC
Area of Work: Mtskheta-Mtianeti
Fields of Work: Promote Civil Society development in the mountainous regions of Georgia;
Mobilizing the population; Advocate for population of the mountain regions and protect the rights
of socially vulnerable people; Realize the rights of citizens in Self-Governments and increase their
engagement; Promote agriculture and tourism in mountain regions; Promote sustainable economic
development of mountain regions; Promote and implement environment programs and activities;
Promote development of youth living in the mountain regions; Popularize the healthy life-style.
Organizational Mission/Objective: The Organization believes that for quick and active
implementation of democratic processes in the country active community participation and
engagement in various processes are essential. The Organization works to achieve this goal in the
mountainous regions.
Beneficiaries: Population of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, youth, socially vulnerable people, entrepreneurs
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Making regional population more
active and participating in the local decision-making process.
Partners and donors: Nesehnuti and European Union (EU).
MOUNTAINDEVELOPMENTCENTRE
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„STEPANTSMIDA“
MTSKHETA-
MTIANETI
Area of Work: Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Kazbegi Municipality
Fields of Work: Mobilize and make the society of Kazbegi Municipality, especially youth, active;
Establish contacts with local and foreign non-governmental organizations and implement joint
projects for educational and socio-cultural development of Kazbegi; Protect the rights of socially
vulnerable people and ethnic minorities; Implement and promote environment programs and
activities; Protect public interests; Publish literature (according to the Law), which will promote
social-economic development of the Kazbegi Municipality and inform the local population.
Organizational Mission/Objective: Make the Kazbegi Municipality Civil Society active and
promote its development
Beneficiaries: Population of Kazbegi Municipality
Annual Budget (average of last two years): GEL 15 000
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Promote the provision of
information to the local population during the construction of the Dariali Water Power Plants
Partners and donors: Children & Youth Development Fund, European Union (EU), Westminster,
International Visegrad Fund, OSGF, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), USAID,
Polish AID, Association “Green Caucasus”, Kazbegi National Park, Association of Friends of
Kazbegi National Park, Kazbegi Municipality City Hall, Teaching-Intellectual Centre “Khevi
Future”, Kazbegi Local Action Group (LAG).
„STEPANTSMIDA“
Stepantsmida, Kazbegi
+995 599 09 02 07
info@stefantsminda.org.ge
ააიპსტეფანწმიდა / NGO Stefantsmida
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“FOR BETTER FUTURE“
MTSKHETA-
MTIANETI
Date of Registration:16.07.2009
FieldsofWork:Promotionofcivilleadershipandintegration;Supportingsocialresponsibility;Development
of good governance; Strengthening peace; Organizational Development.
Organizational Mission/Objective: Develop the strong Civil Society in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region based
on activism, initiative, responsibility and freedom of citizens. The Organization supports local participation
in decision-making processes, strong initiative groups and organizations in the region, increased social
responsibility of business representatives and engagement of more people in entrepreneurial activities.
Mission: Perform a function of the Resource Center (Hub) and support local initiatives and actors.
Beneficiaries: Women, youth, SMEs, IDPs and representatives of ethnic minorities
Annual Budget (average of last 2 years): USD 75 000
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: In 2017-2020, the Organization will be
a regional centre of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region. The aim of this project is to develop regional civil
society organizations, to strengthen volunteerism, and to promote the cooperation among civil society
organizations, business and Local Self-Governments.
In 2012, the Organization founded a social enterprise «Ikorta», which united two enterprises - Cloisonné
enamel workshop «Ikorta» and a social café - «Hello Cafe». This social enterprise offers its beneficiaries
professional development together with employment opportunities. Social Enterprise «Ikorta» is a co-
founder of an Alliance of Social Enterprises and member of Georgian Traditional Handicrafts Association.
Partners and Donors: CSRDG, Peace Corps, Children and Youth Fund, Erasmus +, EUMM, SLOVAK AID,
ADRA Slovakia, DRC, CHCA, European Union, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, International Visegrad Fund,
U.S Embassy Tbilisi, U.S Government, Coalition for Rights of IDPs, Civic Forum – Area of Peace, Gender
Equality Network, EVS, Interkultura (Macedonia), SV-Platform (Ukraine), and Network of CSOs working
on the rights of war and conflict-affected people.
“FORBETTERFUTURE“
Tserovani IDP Settlement, Street 11, Cottage № 1624
+995 599 41 02 50
uketesimomavlisatvis@gmail.com
www.yfbf.org
For Better Future
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„WE – FOR HEALTHY FUTURE”
MTSKHETA-
MTIANETI
Fields of Work: Human Rights
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote democratic, free, equal, solidary, socially and
economically developed and environmentally friendly environment in Georgia.
Beneficiaries: IDPs, women, youth
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Within the Policy, Advocacy, and Civil
Society Development Project in Georgia, in 2013 the Organization held a successful advocacy
campaign on the territory of the Dusheti Municipality; The project “Legalizing Real Estate Ownership
in Khevsureti” was implemented in the Shatili community.
Within the framework of the project funded by the Europe Foundation, «Strengthening the
Organization through the Members’ Trainings «, the survey was conducted in the population of the
Tserovani IDP Settlement in 2015 to identify the social and infrastructural problems. As a result of the
survey, three main problems were identified, based on which an advocacy campaign was conducted
targeting local population, the Heads of Administrations of Akhalgori and Mtskheta Municipalities
and representatives of Georgian Water and Power Ltd.
Award/Recognition: The Organization is trusted by its beneficiaries and has earned respect among
all stakeholders by its activities.
Partners and Donors: East-West Management Institute, Europe Foundation, Women’s Fund in
Georgia and “Georgian Beer Company”.
„WE–FORHEALTHYFUTURE”
Tserovani IDP Settlement, Mtskheta
+995 595 30 73 97
nunukamgebrishvili@yahoo.com
ჩვენ – ჯანსაღი მომავლისთვის
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MTSKHETA-
MTIANETI
“OUR PSHAVI”
Area of Work: East Mountainous Region of Georgia
Fields of Work: Promoting entrepreneurship, cultural-educational and social events;
Organizational Mission/Objective: Active participation in improving social, cultural and
entrepreneurial environment in the mountainous regions of Georgia; Care for population of the
mountainous regions; Repopulate empty mountainous villages; Protect and maintain nature and
environment in the mountainous regions; Highlight and popularize ethno-cultural-historic past;
Promote development of local households; Study conditions for developing tourism and promote
its development; Promote development of culture, arts and authors’ creative life; Popularize the
work of well-known and youth artists in the regions; Popularize literature and books.
Beneficiaries: Population of Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, writers, poets, poor and large families.
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Organizing the one-poem competition
“Khvaramzeoba” among women poets and holding the festival “Blessing of the Pshavi Soil”.
Partners and Donors: Publishing House “Saunje”, LTD “Sanata House” and LTD Auditing Concern
“Tsodnisa”
“OURPSHAVI”
7/67 Nutsubidze St. IV micro district, Tbilisi
+995 593 90 39 40
mkhutsurauli@yahoo.com
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MTSKHETA-
MTIANETI
Fields of Work: Protection of human, women, and children’s rights; Protection of women and children
from domestic violence and development of their self-defense skills; Promotion and popularization of
gender equality; Integration of women and youth into the society and promotion of their participation in
the decision-making processes; Promote civic consciousness of women and youth; Promote community
needs-based activities; Cooperation with the Local Government, Governmental and Non-Governmental
Sector, Business, Media and Foundations/Donors.
Organizational Mission/Objective: Human Rights; Increase the role of Civil Society in the decision-
making process through raising civic awareness.
Beneficiaries: Women; Children; Youth; Teachers
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Roofing the wrestling ground located in the
yard of the Mukhrani Public School by the Mskheta Municipality in order to hold cultural events during
summer; Rehabilitation of the fences of Public Schools of Village Ghululelebi and Village Simoniantkhevi
in the Tianeti Municipality; Rehabilitation of the yard of the Public School #1 of Tianeti.
Award/Recognition: In June 2017, PH International awarded the Organization for Successful Cooperation
in the Civic Education Project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
During same year, the Organization was awarded with the Diploma for Active Participation in the Regional
Civil Society Network (R-CSN).
Partners and Donors: OSCE/ODIHR, “Urban Institute“, USAID-PH International, Foundation “Caucasus”,
EU, CSRDG, Georgian Institute of Politics, Civil Development Agency (CiDA), Peace Corps, „Adjara +“ and
the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia.
MTSKHETA-MTIANETICOMMITTEEOF
ANTI-VIOLENCENETWORKOFGEORGIA
51 Aghmashenebeli St., Mtskheta
+995 593 26 61 51
tamar_mai@yahoo.com
ძალადობისაგან დაცვის მცხეთა-მთიანეთის კომიტეტი
MTSKHETA-MTIANETI COMMITTEE OF
ANTI-VIOLENCE NETWORK OF GEORGIA
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MTSKHETA-
MTIANETI
Area of Work: Kazbegi Municipality
Fields of Work: Popularize literature and folklore; Hold film screenings and other events (cultural
direction); Conduct conferences, training sessions, competitions and professional teaching courses
in different fields; Hold presentations and implement projects (intellectual direction); Plan and
implement priority social activities for Khevi; Promote the development of the non-governmental
sector.
Organizational Mission/Objective: Establish an informal education centre for Khevi school students
and youth, where they will take part in various activities.
Beneficiaries: School students, youth (aged 18-25)
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Creating an informal educational
centre, where lectures, training sessions, school conferences and courses are held for youth,
developing their communication, discussion and presentation skills. Clubs of Young Readers and
Researchers function in this centre, where the youth get ready to take part in various intellectual
and scientific events held in various countries. The Informal Education Centre is also a place for
meetings and cooperation of non-governmental organizations working in the Municipality.
Partners and Donors: Agency of Protected Areas of Georgia, Association of Friends of Kazbegi
National Park, PIN, Orbeliani Georgia, Kazbegi Municipality, U.S Embassy in Georgia, Project
“Harmony”, Association of Libraries of Georgia, “GeoLab”, Representatives of NGOs working on the
territory of the Kazbegi Municipality, Experimental Physics Department of Technical University of
Georgia, Ilia State University, Vladimir Komarov Tbilisi School of Physics and Mathematics N199.
TEACHING-INTELLECTUAL
CENTRE“KHEVIFUTURE”
28 Kazbegi St., Stepantsminda, Kazbegi Municipality
(0345) 25 22 48; 599 22 14 96
khevismomavali@gmail.com
Facebook: ხევის მომავალი
TEACHING-INTELLECTUAL
CENTRE “KHEVI FUTURE”
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SAMTSKHE-
JAVAKHETI
Area of Work: Samtskhe-Javakheti
Fields of Work: Free Legal Assistance to the Population, Civic Education, Integration of Ethnic
Minorities in Society, Development of Local Self-Government
Organizational Mission/Objective: Enable each regional citizen to live in a fair and legal state, where
the strong civil society will protect the rights of each person to realize his/her own capabilities.
Beneficiaries: Youth, ethnic and religious minorities, women, civil society representatives and
population of Samtskhe-Javakheti region
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: The Advocacy Campaign aimed
at checking quality of drinking water and publicizing the results was successful. The Samtskhe-
Javakheti branch of the United Water Supply Company of Georgia and its Akhaltsikhe Service Center
took into consideration the initiative of Union of Democrat Meskhs and placed the informational
boards in their offices and citizens were able to get acquainted with drinking water quality every day.
Award/Recognition: On November 18, 2016, according to the decision of the Ombudsman of Georgia
Tolerance Centre and the Council of National Minorities, the Union of Democrat Meskhs was named
a Protector Organization of Tolerance.
Partners and Donors: UN Association of Georgia, Civil Development Agency (CiDA), DVV International
in the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, National Endowment for Democracy (NED), Forum SYD,
European Commission, USAID, U.S Embassy in Georgia, Europe Foundation, Open Society Georgia
Foundation, UN Association of Sweden
UNIONOFDEMOCRATICMESKHS
26 Rustaveli St., Akhaltsikhe
+995 599 540 291
udm.org.ge@gmail.com
UDMGeorgia
UNION OF DEMOCRATIC MESKHS
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Area of Work: Samtskhe-Javakheti, Shida Kartli, Imereti, Guria
Fields of Work: Human rights, Environment Protection, Social Assistance to Migrants and Socially
Vulnerable, Engage High Mountainous Villages in the Public Processes; Advocacy; Promote Small Business
in the Regions; Provide information regarding DCFTA to the Local Population; Promote international youth
festivals; Promote integration of deported Meskhi into the society; Promote re-socialization of former
prisoners and young probationers.
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote Georgia›s democratic development, human rights, ethnic,
religious and linguistic minorities› rights, identification of their abilities and development, conflict prevention,
conflict resolution and civil consent, intercultural dialogue, harmonization of interethnic relations in the
society, development of women’s movement in the region and protection of women’s rights; Support
development and implementation of social assistance programs designed for children, minors, youth and
the helpless elderly.
Beneficiaries: Representatives of ethnic and religious minorities, deported Meskhs, socially vulnerable
persons, children, migrants, farmers, small and medium businesses and representatives of communities of
high mountain villages, women, former prisoners, young probationers.
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Concept and Recommendations on
Integration of Deported Meskhetians into the Society were developed; Concept and Recommendations on
Reintegration of Former Prisoners were developed; Research and advocacy for Engagement of Communities
of High Mountain Villages in the Local Self-Government was conducted and relevant recommendations
were developed; Advocacy Campaigns on the Protection of Children’s Rights were held and relevant
recommendations were prepared;
Award / Recognition: During the festivals of documentaries made within projects, two films (One Rock
Homeland” and “Homeland Far Away” made by Association «Tolerant» have been awarded with the main
prize and the grand prix.
Partners and Donors: EU, Swiss Embassy in Georgia, Ministry of IDPs, Labor, Health and Social Affairs
of Georgia, Mercy Corps, Peace Corps, Association of Young Economists of Georgia, World Wildlife Fund,
OSGF, Ministry of Culture of Poland.
SAMTSKHE-JAVAKHETIREGIONAL
ASSOCIATION“TOLERANT”
47 Rustaveli St., Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti
(0365) 22 05 86, +995 599 51 36 22
Asociacia.toleranti@gmail.com
www.toleranti.ge
asociacia.toleranti
SAMTSKHE-JAVAKHETI REGIONAL
ASSOCIATION “TOLERANT”
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SAMTSKHE-
JAVAKHETI
Fields of Work: Human Rights, Informal Education, Child Rights, Exchange Programs, Gender Issues,
Employment, Intercultural Training, Organization of Cultural Events, Volunteerism, International Relations,
Trainings and Seminars, Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle, Health Care.
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote Civil Society development in the regions compactly populated
by ethnic minorities in Georgia and integration of ethnic minorities into the society; Conduct monitoring of
elections and a referendum; Deepen regional relations between cultures in and outside the country; Promote
intellectual and physical development of youth; Protect Human Rights and freedoms.
Beneficiaries: Youth
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Since 2010, Akhaltsikhe Youth Center has
been participating in the Civic Education Program «Future Generation», which is being implemented in 112
Georgian and Non-Georgian public schools in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region. Within the framework of this
project, 4 Support Manuals of Civil Education (Georgian and Armenian) were introduced in the educational
process, civic clubs were created in schools and the small grants program is being implemented. Within
the same project, 112 teachers have been trained; 93 students and 48 teachers took part in summer and
civil integration youth camps. 40% of these schools have received different equipment as a result of the
competition on the school equipment. Since 2013, with the participation of students and teachers, Youth
Forums are held aimed at identifying local needs of the community, searching for solutions, developing
recommendations and collaborating with decision-makers.
Award / Recognition: DVV International Certificate for Successful Participation in the Diversity Festival;
Certificate for Successful Completion of the Project «CLEEN - Civil Society Local Energy Efficiency Network»
(2010), «Cooperation Award» from PH International - within the framework of the Civic Education Program
(2017)
Partners and Donors: World Vision - Germany, European Commission, GIZ, Heinrich Boell Foundation,
USAID, European Union (EU), German Organization DRA, CDI and International Foundation «Harmony»
AKHALTSIKHEYOUTHCENTRE
79 Kostava St., Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti
(0365) 22 08 77
icyakhaltsikhe@yahoo.com / akhaltsikheicy@gmail.com
akhaltsikheyouthcenter.wordpress.com
ახალციხის ახალგაზრდული ცენტრი
AKHALTSIKHE YOUTH CENTRE
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SAMTSKHE-
JAVAKHETI
Area of Work: Adjara, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Kvemo Kartli
Fields of Work: Develop Civil Society; Education and Regional Development; Environment Protection
and Nature Rejuvenation; Tolerance, Religious and Ethnic Relations, Civil Development; Promotion of
Democratic Values; Protection of Human Rights;
Organizational Mission/Objective: Protection of civil interests; Education; Regional Development;
Tolerance culture and democratic values;
Beneficiaries: Eco-migrants
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: Civic engagement of the Organization
and enhancement of tolerant culture; Advocate the problems of eco-migrants and provide them
with household and economic assistance (3 implemented projects); To promote implementation of
intellectual-educational programs in the region
Partners and Donors: Regional Civil Society Network (R-CSN), Civil Development Agency (CiDA) and
Local Self-Government
«PEACEANDSOCIALCHARTER»
Ninotsminda, Batumi
+995 595 01 50 98
mshvidobisqartia@gmail.com
მშვიდობის ქარტია
INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR HUMAN
RIGHTS PROTECTION AND ASSISTANCE
"PEACE AND SOCIAL CHARTER"
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SAMTSKHE-
JAVAKHETI
Fields of Work: Promote the best practices and principles of democracy; Increase public participation in
Local Self-Government processes; Raise public awareness in the fields of Law, Economics, Environmental
Protection, Human Rights and other fields; Promote and monitor fair and transparent elections held at
various levels; Protect Human Rights, including the rights of religious and national minorities, women and
children and promote their integration into society; Support the rational usage of free and innovative ideas
through the promotion of active participation of young people in the social life; Promote enhancement of
intercultural dialogue, cooperation and partnerships.
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote and develop strong, healthy, active, educated and tolerant
Civil Society
Beneficiaries: Youth and youth workers
Partners and Donors: EU, GIZ, EAPTC, Partner Organization in Armenia - Community Development and
Social Support Center.
ASSOCIATIONOFCIVICINITIATIVES
46a Chavchavadze St. Vale, Samtskhe-Javakheti
+995 593 003 111
cia.association@gmail.com
Civic Initiatives Association / სამოქალაქო ინიციატივების ასოციაცია
ASSOCIATION OF CIVIC INITIATIVES
40

SAMTSKHE-
JAVAKHETI
Area of Work: Samtskhe-Javakheti, Kvemo Kartli
Fields of Work: Strengthen regional women and increase gender awareness of the local population;
Make young people active and increase their civic engagement; Promote citizen participation in the
decision-making; Attract the attention of local media to important local issues; Increase environmental
consciousness.
Organizational Mission / Objective: To promote public awareness and civic engagement using
multimedia technologies and informal education.
Beneficiaries: Women, youth, local population of regions, representatives of national minorities, regional
TV companies.
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: The Media Center has established the
Youth Engagement Center in Borjomi that encourages young people to become more active and to
realize their potential. Together with partner regional TV companies, the Organization has implemented
various media projects and created an interactive media content that promotes bilateral communication
between people and the Government, as well as youth clubs in Samtskhe-Javakheti and Kvemo Kartli.
These clubs conduct education and information campaigns in the regions to promote gender awareness
and prevention of discrimination against women. The Media Center conducted research in focus groups
in Akhaltsikhe and began an advocacy campaign for the introduction of an effective mechanism for
citizens› involvement in decision-makingprocesses. In partnership with an Armenian NGO «City Research
Center», Media Center has made 12 documentaries aimed at introducing the neighboring regions of
Armenia and Georgia and getting them closer to each other.
In partnership with the Organization «Nakresi», the Media Center for the first time in Georgia founded a
Volunteer Fire Brigade in Borjomi that aims to prevent forest fires.
Partners and Donors: NDI, PH International, European Commission, GIZ, Europe Foundation, Polish
Solidarity Fund, NED, EWMI, Embassy of the United States of America and Embassy of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Georgia .
SAMTSKHE-JAVAKHETIMEDIA-CENTRE
1200, Borjomi, Pirosmani str, № 5
(367) 22 00 04, 593 62 22 25
marinakupatadze1@gmail.com
mediacentri.ge
სამცხე-ჯავახეთის მედია ცენტრი / Samtskhe-Javakheti Media Center
SAMTSKHE-JAVAKHETI MEDIA-CENTRE
41

GURIA
Date of Registration: 1998
Area of Work: Guria
Fields of Work: Education, Social Affairs
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote civic awareness-raising and improvement of socio-economic
conditions through establishing democratic values and developing educational institutions; Develop the
youth intellectually and enhance their professional skills;
Beneficiaries: Children aged 6 - 18; Adolescents up to age of 25; Parents of children and adolescents;
Pedagogues; Elderly people;
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: With the aim to develop civic consciousness
of teenagers, the Organization has completed 15 Advocacy Campaigns regarding social and infrastructural
problems of the Municipalities of Guria and their villages; The Organization conducted research and an
Advocacy Campaign and prepared recommendations for the assessment of Educational System and
institutional improvement of kindergartens. Six Studies have been conducted for the protection of social
rights of individuals up to age of 18 as well as the elderly and improvement of their well-being. Based on
these studies, the Organization has prepared 112 recommendations for Local and Central Government
structures, out of which 47 recommendations have been lobbied and taken into consideration; In addition,
the regulation for determining functions and responsibilities of LEPL Social Service Agency and a Servive
Provider in an Inpatient Specialized Institution for People with Disabilities and the Elderly has been
developed, which entered into force through the individual legal act of the Director of LEPL Social Service
Agency.
Partners and donors: Brot für die Welt, U.S Embassy in Georgia; Embassy of Japan in Georgia; Embassy of
Germany in Georgia; UN Association of Georgia; Branch of the Project “Harmony” in Georgia; Health and
Human Rights Research Centre; Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation; Minister of IDPs from
the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia; Municipality of Ozurgeti City Hall;
YOUNGPEDAGOGUES’UNION
3 Gabriel Episkoposi St. Ozurgeti;
74 Barnovi St. Tbilisi
+995 593 33 23 17, (496) 27 63 74
Ypuozurgeti@yahoo.com
www.apk.ge
ახალგაზრდა პედაგოგთა კავშირი / “Young Pedagogues’ Union“
YOUNG PEDAGOGUES’ UNION
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GURIA
Area of Work: Regions of Georgia
Fields of Work: Civil education and citizen activities; Promotion of professional and personal growth;
Effective governance
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote the ability of citizens in Georgia to develop their skills
in order to implement social and economic rights and become active citizens.
Beneficiaries: Young people, Local Self-Government, Former and Potential Migrants, Former
Prisoners and the Conditionally Discharged; Community residents
MainAchievementoftheOrganization/ResultofAdvocacy:AnewstandardofElectronicGovernance
has been implemented in the Sakrebulo of Ozurgeti Municipality: the electronic mechanism of citizen
engagement – direct broadcasting of the sessions of Sakrebulo; Centres for Civic Engagement have
been founded in 5 villages of the Ozurgeti Municipality, which serve for the citizen engagement in
the online sessions of Sakrebulo of Ozurgeti Municipality; An online form of public survey has been
developed and integrated into the website of the Ozurgeti Municipality. Ozurgeti Municipality has
been tasked to implement these instruments and to ensure their continuity in future according to
the Action Plan of the Open Government Partnership. Guria Youth Resource Centre is one of the
partners of the Municipality in completing the mentioned responsibilities.
Partners and donors: EU, US Embassy in Georgia, Europe Foundation and National Democratic
Institute (NDI).
GURIAYOUTHRESOURCECENTRE
4 Rustaveli St. Ozurgeti
(0496) 27 41 26; 599 177519
gyrc.info@gmail.com
gyrc.org.ge
გურიის-ახალგაზრდული-რესურსცენტრი / Guria-Youth-Resource-Center
GURIA YOUTH RESOURCE CENTRE
44

GURIA
Area of Work: Lanchkhuti Municipality
Fields of Work: Promote Local Development; Promote implementation of rights of the bodies
of Local Self-Government as well as population; Create an informational bank for the Local
Self-Government and the Population; Analysis of existing information and its provision to
stakeholders; Provide consultations; Connect local bodies; Generalize and implement the existing
practical experience; Increase accountability and transparency of the Local Self-Government and
Government Bodies; Promote engagement of the population in the decision-making process;
Promote development of Small and Medium Businesses;
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote the establishment and development of Civil Society;
ImplementdemocraticprocessessuccessfullyinGeorgia,especiallyintheLanchkhutiMunicipality.
In order to complete this mission, the Organization cooperates with the non-governmental sector,
the Government and the Local Population.
Beneficiaries: Local population and Local Self-Government
Partners and Donors: Georgian Rural Council, International Association “Civitas Georgica”,
Ozurgeti Progress House, OSGF, Europe Foundation, UNDP, U.S. Embassy in Georgia, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Poland, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Czechia and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Norway
LANCHKHUTIINFORMATIONCENTER
107 Jordania St. Lanchkhuti
+995 599 564877
davit@lic.org.ge
www.lic.org.ge
LANCHKHUTI INFORMATION CENTER
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GURIA
Area of Work: Guria and Adjara Regions
Fields of Work: Supportingcommunitygroups,seminars,trainings,advocacycampaigns,strengthening
youth groups, assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Organizational Mission / Objective: Establish principles of Social Justice in Georgia, particularly in
the Guria region, where the interests and rights of gender groups will be equally protected, women will
be able to realize their capabilities, being strong and taking responsibility for environmental changes.
Mission: Develop a highly responsible, informed, educated and active society in the region; Protect
women›s rights; Increase women›s participation in Local Self-Government; Improve economic and
social conditions and achieve social justice in the region.
Beneficiaries: Women, elderly, children, municipal staff, teachers, doctors and police officers
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: The Organization examines women›s
needs at the local level and delivers information to the Local Self-Government. Due to the advocacy
of the Organization, a kindergarten was constructed in the community settled by eco-migrants in the
region, which cost GEL 450 000. As a result of the Organization›s activities, 8 community groups have
been established in Ozurgeti Municipality that have acquired advocacy skills.
Award/Recognition: Kato Mikeladze Award for the Women Human Rights Defenders
Partners and donors: Women’s Foundation “Taso”, OSGF, PIN, The Heinrich Böll Foundation, National
Democratic Institute (NDI), UN Women, ACCES EWMI, National Anti-Violence Network of Georgia,
Polish Organization FER, EVS, ADRA and Peace Corps.
WOMENFORREGIONALDEVELOPMENT
5/5 Village Dvabzu, Ozurgeti
+995 593 765481
kete63@gmail.com
wdrguria@gmail.com
ქალები რეგიონის განვითარებისთვის
WOMEN FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
regionis
ganviTarebisaTvisqalebi
FOR DEVELOPMENT
REGIONSWOMEN
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GURIA
Date of Registration: 1995
Area of Work: Guria
Fields of Work: Encourage the use of innovative methods to promote community development and
participation.
Organizational Mission / Objective: Promote the development of civil, public and business sectors in the
region by initiating and implementing innovative projects relevant to the modern and effective educational
and consulting services that are tailored to their needs and strategic development priorities of the region.
Beneficiaries: Local Self-Government, NGOs, community leaders, initiative groups of citizens, youth
Main Achievement of the Organization / Result of Advocacy: Ozurgeti Municipality has been awarded
with the The Local Self-Government Index. Civic engagement mechanisms introduced in the Ozurgeti
Municipality have been assessed by the Minister of Justice of Georgia as exemplary and taken into
account in the OGP Action Plan. The Municipality›s activities at the International Conference on OGP in
Vienna was regarded as transparent and transparent and exemplary.
Strengthening civil society in Guria can be considered as an achievement for the Organization, as most of
the Organizations operating in the region were created with the support of the House of Progress (former
Young Scientists’ Club).
As a result of the project implemented by the Organization in 2016-2018, the European Union named
Guria together with Imereti and Racha regions as a priority target region for 2019.
Partners and Donors: European Union (EU), EWMI, United States Agency for International Development
(USAID), NED, European Foundation, CSI, International Association «Civitas Georgica», Students› Youth
Council and Guria Youth Resource Center.
CENTERFORINNOVATIONSANDCIVIL
DEVELOPMENT“HOUSEOFPROGRESS”
11a May 26 Street, Ozurgeti
+995 551 541 564
yscozurgeti@gmail.com
ოზურგეთის პროგრესის სახლი
www.ph.org.ge / www. guria.ge
CENTER FOR INNOVATIONS AND CIVIL
DEVELOPMENT “HOUSE OF PROGRESS”
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RACHA
Area of Work: Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti
Fields of Work: Education, Environment, Promotion of Civil Society Development
Organizational Mission / Objective: Promote the Education Reform in the region through economically
viable and socially-accepted alternatives; Promote the protection of unique nature of Racha-Lechkhumi
and Kvemo Svaneti; Increase awareness of the regional population; Promote establishment of civic
participation and social justice principles in the decision-making process; Promote access to quality pre-
school, general, vocational education; Educate the regional population on ecology issues for sustainable
development; Solve environmental problems; Promote engagement of relevant government bodies,
business, target community members, scientific organizations and specific individuals in environmental
work; Promote sustainable development, environment conservation and rehabilitation.
Beneficiaries: Population of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti
Main Achievement of the Organization /Result of Advocacy: Highlighting the needs of school libraries;
Initiating the mobile library in Racha-Lechkhumi- Kvemo Svaneti; Conducting public meetings with
Children’s Writers; Advocating access to quality pre-school education in 2016; Training teachers of pre-
school institutions of Oni and Ambrolauri; Equipping Ambrolauri Pre-School institutions with cognitive
learning resources – toys. Within the WWF project, issuing 12 grants for economic capacity building of
communities near Racha protected territories; In 2017-2018, Zekari prepared and published a bilingual
manual “Travel in Racha”. With the support of the Association, a mini-enterprise for souvenirs has been
opened. In cooperation with the Local Self-Government, the Association developed the Methodology for
fighting erosion; with the involvement of local communities, erosion-affected hills have been recovered in
7 communities; up to 1000 anti-erosion plants have been planted; an informational newspapers has been
published and distributed in the region.
Award / Recognition: In 2017-2018, as a result of successful partnership between «Zekari» and WWF, the
Donor Organization has prepared extensive material and published in a German-language journal. In 2016,
UNDP has prepared an article about the Association Zekari project and published on its website. In 2011,
the Europe Foundation prepared a documentary film for the Georgian Public Broadcaster on the Zekari
environmental project.
Partners and Donors: GEF, WWF, OSGF, United States Agency for International Development (USAID),
European Foundation and U.S. Embassy in Georgia.
ASSOCIATION“ZEKARI”
28 Kostava St. Ambrolauri
+995 599 930760
zekari1111@gmail.com
ასოციაცია „ზეკარი“
ASSOCIATION “ZEKARI”
49

RACHA
Area of Work: Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region
Fields of Work: Promote development of the Self-Government institutions through training sessions
and public meetings; Identify and advocate local problems in the Municipal Budget Review Process
through active civic participation; Protect Human Rights; Ensure development of the talents and skills
of the youth and their integration into the society; Organize trainings; Organize and conduct regional
youth meetings and festivals; Conduct monitoring of electoral processes; Protect Gender Principles;
Conduct trainings on Women’s Rights; Active cooperation with local and international organizations;
Organizational Mission / Objective: Promote development of the Self-Government institutions;
Identify and advocate local problems through active civic participation; Protect Human Rights; Ensure
development of the talents and skills of the youth and their integration into the society; Conduct
monitoring of electoral processes; Protect Gender Principles; Active cooperation with local and
international organizations;
Beneficiaries: Women, Persons with Disabilities, Young People, Local Government Officials
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: As a result of the Organization›s advocacy,
the City Hall of Ambrolauri Municipality handed over the area of 250 sq.m to the Ambrolauri Adult
Education Center for the period of 6 years. For the Day Centre for beneficiaries with disabilities and
special education needs, aged 6-18, 150 sq.m area has been provided and the Local Budget will finance
its utility costs, as well as food and transportation of beneficiaries.
Partners and Donors: Civil Development Agency (CiDA), PH International, United Nations Development
Program (UNDP), Peace Corps, Europe Foundation and DVV International
RESOURCECENTEROFTHESELF-GOVERNMENTOF
RACHA-LECHKHUMIANDKVEMOSVANETI
39 Kostava St. Ambrolauri
+995 551 58 62 07
nana.soxadze@yahoo.com
RESOURCE CENTER OF THE SELF-GOVERNMENT
OF RACHA-LECHKHUMI AND KVEMO SVANETI
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SAMEGRELO-
ZEMO
SVANETI
Area of Work: Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
Fields of Work: Development of the Civil Society; Assistance to vulnerable groups; Promote public
awareness. The Organization carries out radio broadcasting on FM105,9.
Organizational Mission / Objective: Improve citizens› awareness with the purpose of forming an educated,
tolerant and free society to ensure the protection and capacity building of their rights; Promote civil society
development in the West of Georgia and increase awareness of the population of this region; Provide special
attention to vulnerable groups and strengthening of IDPs
Beneficiaries: Young people, children, teachers, Internally Displaced Persons, women, victims of violence.
Main Achievement of the Organization/Result of Advocacy: In 2010, the Crisis Center for victims of violence
was opened in the region and the Association «Atinati» applied to the Local Self-Government with the
request to finance the rent of one of the beneficiaries. Local Self-Government paid one year›s rent for the
beneficiary; With the initiative of the schools of the region, to popularize a healthy lifestyle, the Association
applied to the Local Self-Government with the request to conduct a cycling marathon in the central district
of Zugdidi. This request was satisfied and since then, on June 22 of every year, the Association «Atinati» has
the right to conduct a large-scale event on the territory of Zugdidi Central Boulevard.
Award / Recognition: In 2017, the Association «Atinati» was awarded with the «Award for Transparency»
Partners and Donors: OSGF, UNV, UNICEF, UNHCR, UNFPA, United Methodist Committee on Relief
(UMCOR), IRC, WAR CHILD/Netherlands, Counterpart International, International Research and Exchange
IREX, AED, USAID, NED, Care International, Organization “Conciliation Resources”, UNDP, UNOMIG, ACCELS,
OSCE, International Foundation for Electoral System AIFES, U.S Embassy, Press Now, Save the Children/
Netherlands, NRC, DRC, Civic Activity Foundation, FAO, CiDA, Civil Society Institute, International Foundation
“Harmony”, Heinrich Boll Foundation, EWMI, UNAG, Eurasia Partnership Foundation, FED, Georgian Farmers
Association, PIN, NDI, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, CSRDG, Lublin Volunteer Centre, SALTO EECA, Angelus
Silesius House, Eco Vision, Action Against Hunger (ACF), Radio “Free Europe”, Radio “Liberty”, Aflatuni
– Social and Financial Education Program for Children, CHCA, SIQA, APD, CTC, Legal Aid Institute, Youth
Organization “Droni”.
ASSOCIATION“ATINATI”
94 Rustaveli St. Zugdidi
(0415) 25 00 56
office@atinati.org
www.atinati.org
Association Atinati
ASSOCIATION “ATINATI”
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SAMEGRELO-
ZEMO
SVANETI
Area of Work: City of Zugdidi, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Other Regions of Georgia, Tbilisi
Fields of Work: Protecting human rights, particularly the rights of persons with disabilities and their families;
Increasing public awareness; Active participation of young people in creating an inclusive environment;
Improving legislative environment; Increasing participation of the population in democratic processes;
Promoting gender equality and preventing domestic violence and other forms of violence against women
(especially, the women with disabilities); Protect and assist victims of violence; The organization is engaged
in legal services and psycho-social assistance, publishing activities, etc.
Organizational Mission / Objective: Contribute to the creation of an inclusive society in Georgia
Beneficiaries: Persons with disabilities; Mothers of children with disabilities; Women; Youth; Local
Authorities; Central Government; Media, NGOs and Community.
Main Achievement of the Organization / Result of Advocacy: The Ministry of Education and Science has
recognized the "Inclusive Learning Environment Monitoring Tools" (Order No. 31, 20.01.2016) developed
by the Organization in 2014-2015.
Award / Recognition: Project "Zero" Nominee
Partners and donors: Association of Young Economists of Georgia, Georgian Young Lawyers Association,
GeorgianPublicDefender'sOffice,"SavetheChildren","GenevaCalling",CTC,GNNT-Group,"StoveForward",
"Welfare Faunaisheni" International Organization for Disabled Women, Coalition for Independent Living,
Association "Adam", Lvov Young United Nations Development Program, United Nations Development
Program, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Nouvie,
Foundation "Abilis", World Bank, International, UNICEF, UNICEF, United Nations Children's Fund Rescue
Committee, "Counterpart International The International Development Program, OSGF, Danish Refugee
Council, Center for Electoral Systems Development, Reforms and Trainings, Childcare of Georgia, MSA,
BPRM, Czech Development Agency, Organization "Assistance Hands", PIN, "WWF - Caucasus Program
Office", International Organization for Migration And Youth Development Fund, Civil Society Institute,
Samegrelo Mo Svaneti Municipalities and Poti City Hall.
ASSOCIATIONOFDISABLEDWOMENAND
MOTHERSOFDISABLEDCHILDREN-DEA
3 Lazi St. Zugdidi
(0415) 22 06 11
madonnakharebava@yahoo.com,
madonnakharebava@gmail.com
ასოციაცია „დეა“ / Association “Dea“
ASSOCIATION OF DISABLED WOMEN AND
MOTHERS OF DISABLED CHILDREN - DEA
53

SAMEGRELO-
ZEMO
SVANETI
Area of Work: Samegrelo – Zemo Svaneti
Fields of Work: Civic Education and Advocacy
Organizational Mission/Objective: Promote capacity building of youth and vulnerable
groups and advocate their interests;
Beneficiaries: Young people, IDPs, Persons with Disabilities and Small Business
Representatives.
Main Achievement of the Organization / Result of Advocacy: Increasing access of
IDPs to the Social and Healthcare Programs of Zugdidi Municipality City Hall and and
establishment of equal approaches
Award / Recognition: Organization "Saunje" is one of the leading members of the
Network "Synergy" and Network "Pro-integration" on IDP issues and is recognized as
an organization with experience in this field.
Partners and Donors: OSGF, NED, Charitable Humanitarian Center "Abkhazia" and
Danish Refugee Council.
„SAUNJE“
+995 555 19 97 98
saunje.zugdidi@gmail.com
საუნჯე
„SAUNJE“
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SAMEGRELO-
ZEMO
SVANETI
Area of Work: Zugdidi Municipality
Fields of Work: Development of Human Rights; Advocacy; Civil Society Development; Promoting
informal education and integration of children, adolescents and youth; Gender equality; Protection of
the rights of elderly people and lobbying of their interests in society; Confidence building.
Organizational Mission / Objective: Promote Human Rights; Promote Civil Society Development;
Popularize democratic values and promote gender equality; Promote education, develoment and
community activities of youth, including girls; Promote participation of women and girls in the process
of confidence building between opposing sides.
Beneficiaries: IDP children from local and Abkhazia living in Zugdidi municipality, teenagers, victims of
violence, women and women, elderly, culture and education workers, socially vulnerable persons, other
vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Partners and donors: COBERM, Zugdidi Municipality City Hall, NNP "Preschool Educational Institutions
Management Center" and the EU's Eastern Partnership Program "Culture", Barwy Kultury (Polish A / C
"Culture Colors"), UNDP and European Union initiative. Zugdidi Sh. Dadiani professional state drama
theater.
EDUCATIONANDDEVELOPMENT
CENTRE“ACADEMUS”
45 Lazi St. Zugdidi
+995 599 90 04 03
academus.center@gmail.com
Centre Academus
EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
CENTRE “ACADEMUS”
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SAMEGRELO-
ZEMO
SVANETI
Area of Work: Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Senaki Municipality
Fields of Work: Environment, Civic Education, Advocacy, Gender Equality, Prevention of Domestic Violence.
Organizational Mission / Objective: Promote humanitarian and ethno-cultural environment; Promote
ecological knowledge and awareness in the community through civic education;Create an eco-educational
center for adolescents, Spread of ecological and demographic values in the society through participation
in regional development programs; Promote economic and social development; Support and popularize
the development of eco-tourism and bio-farming; Protect human rights and gender equality.
Beneficiaries: Young people, public servants, farmers, persons in conflict with the law.
Main Achievement of the Organization / Result of Advocacy: The projects implemented during the
last two years mainly focused on advocacy of environmental issues and human rights protection. The
Organization has conducted a number of trainings on the above-mentioned topics with school students of
Public Schools of Senaki and Martvili Municipalities. As a result of these trainings, active, sustainable and
informed eco-clubs have been created in public schools. The beneficiary probationers of the Organization,
as a result of the training and sports-recreational activities, completely overcame the alienation complex.
At present, some of them are volunteers in the Organization and actively participate in the events.
Award / Recognition: Organization "Orbeliani Georgia" awarded the Chairman of the Association with a
certificate of gratitude for initiating positive changes to the society in 2016; Senaki Municipality Board
granted the Association a certificate of gratitude for civil activity in 2018.
Partners and Donors: Senaki Municipality City Hall, Senaki Municipality Council, United Nations
Development Program (UNDP), Sida, PIN, European Union, Organization "Orbeliani Georgia", World Vision,
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
ECOLOGICALANDENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTIONASSOCIATION-DEA
2 Shota Rustaveli St. Dead-end № 4, Senaki
+995 598 28 95 95
takomalania@gmail.com
Ecological And Environmental Protection Association DEA
ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION - DEA
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SAMEGRELO-
ZEMO
SVANETI
Area of Work: Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
Fields of Work: Promoting vocational education and employment
Organizational Mission / Objective: Promoting informal education and vocational
education of persons with disabilities, women, refugees and socially vulnerable
persons; Promote their employment and assist them with the humanitarian mission.
Beneficiaries: Persons with Disabilities, IDP Women
Partners and Donors: United States Agency for International Development (USAID),
EU (EU), ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN, INC., Action Against Hunger (ACF).
ASSOCIATIONOFPEOPLEWITH
DISABILITIES,WOMENANDIDPS
2 9th of April St. Tsalenjikha
+995 599 54 05 74
kakachialela@gmail.com
შშმ პირთა, ქალთა და დევნილთა ასოციაცია
ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,
WOMEN AND IDPS
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SAMEGRELO-
ZEMO
SVANETI
Area of Work: Samegrelo – Zemo Svaneti
Fields of Work: Women's rights; Educational Programs; Psychosocial rehabilitation programs; Peace-building;
Advocacy; Institutional Development and Networking
Organizational Mission/Objective: Support women's involvement in conflict resolution and peace building
process, psycho-social rehabilitation of IDPs and economic rehabilitation.
Beneficiaries: IDP women and young people; Conflict affected women; Women from Georgian-Abkhaz mixed
families; Women's Peacekeeping Network of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti.
Annual Budget (average of last 2 years): EUR 82 000
Main Achievement of the Organization / Result of Advocacy: Since 2003, IDPs, individually or in group
sessions, systematically meet with a lawyer, a psychologist and a reproductologist in the Organization or
in IDP Settlements. The Advocacy of the IDPs' problems and needs is being implemented. A film called "We
United for Peace" was made about the activities of Youth Peace Centers in Gali, Ochamchire and Zugdidi in
2012 with the support of the Organization. In 2014, the Association of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Women's
Peacekeeping Network was created, which unites women-led NGOs and women leaders of the region.
Award / Recognition: In 2015, the Head of the Organization was awarded the Diploma of the Supreme Council
of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. In 2016, the Association was awarded by the Government of the
Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia and the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia for participation in
"Georgian Youth Forum - 2015".
Partners and Donors: Kvinna Till Kvinna, Conciliation Resources, PIN, UNDP, Women's Fund in Georgia,
COBERM, Open Society Georgia Foundation, City Hall of Zugdidi Municipality, Institute of Nationalism and
Conflict Research, EUMM Monitoring Mission, Committee of Assistance to Georgia, GEOCOR, Center for
Cultural Relations - Caucasian House, CSRDG, Association of IDP Women “Consent”, ISNC, GFSI, Women's
Information Center, NIMD, UN Women, Georgian Association „Women and Business", “Studio Re", Teachers'
Union "Education and Universe", Cultural- Humanitarian Fund "Sokhumi", Union of Wives of Invalids and Lost
Warriors, Rehabilitation and Development Charity Center “Tanaziari”, “Saunje”, Association “Dea”, Association
“Atinati”,Association"SamegreloMedea",Association"Merkuri",YoungPsychologistsandDoctorsAssociation
"Xenon", "Democracy Today", Association "Peaceful and Business Caucasus", Charity Organization “SOS
Georgian Children"and the Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia.
ASSOCIATION“IMEDI”–
IDPWOMENMOVEMENTFORPEACE
(0415) 25 20 29; +995 599 91 93 22
imedi-info@yandex.ru / kristina-kilanava@yandex.ru
Ngoimedi
ASSOCIATION “IMEDI” –
IDP WOMEN MOVEMENT FOR PEACE
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