July 18,
2014 SIQA started summer school of Social Media. The next lesion will be on July
22. Participants received theoretical and practical knowledge of Social media (Google
plus, Face book and Gmail). Georgian and EVS (Turkish) volunteers took part in
the lesions. Lessons will take place every Tuesday and Friday on 1600(4:00pm).
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Thursday, August 7, 2014
Water Splash Party
This year
on the fifteenth of July SIQA is hosting the second annual water splash party. The
event was held at Rustavi Park. The participants enjoyed the activities and
prizes. Over seventy participants attended.
Conference of Volunteer
In
Kvariati, on July 14, 2014, SIQA took part in a volunteering conference.
Increasing volunteering networks was the primary concept. Non-Government and Government
organizations participated. Borjghali Youth Resource Center of Guria, Youth Center of Akhaltsikhe and SIQA were partner organizations who created event.
Meeting with former EVS and new EVS Volunteers
Two Turkish
volunteers will join SIQA for a short term project. Summer school of social
media will be one project they will be a part of. The project will teach young
adults how to shoot, and edit videos.
MIcrosholarship English Access Summer School
Summer School
of Microsholarship English Access (Rustavi) started June 30 and concluded on
July 4. Peace Corps and EVS volunteers participated in the school throughout the week. The summer school had many activities,
workshops and trainings. Nana Ioseliani-Maisher coordinator of project
attended. The summer school finished
with an excursion to Borjomi.
Summer School Social Media
SIQA is participating
in summer school of social media contest. If SIQA wins we will increase our young adults' summer and social media events. We encourage you to Vote for us. If we win, we will help young
adults from economically disadvantaged families. See link to vote აქ შეხვიდეთ.
EFA Coalition
Ministry
of Education and Science of Georgia, SIQA, and six other NGOs signed a
partnership memorandum. Tamar Sauikidze
signed on behalf of the Ministry.
World Breast Cancer Run
SIQA
volunteers participated at Turtle Lake, in Tbilisi, on June 29, 2014. Hera
organization, USAID Sustain, and, Susann Common foundation financed the run. The run
helped spread informative about breast cancer.
Applied Civic Education and Teacher Training Program Finished
June 26, 2014, in Tbilisi, concluded the final meeting of the ACETT Program. To honor the accomplishment an award ceremony was hosted. Ph
International organized this event. Guest from all eleven Georgian regions attended.
Marina Ushvelidze director of PH International and ACETT program highlighted
the achievements over the last four years. Natia Jokhadze from the Ministry of Education and Science of
Georgia discussed the Ministry involvement. David Stonehill from USAID also discussed the achievements
of the program.
The high functioning Civic Clubs presented and were awarded for
their successful project.
- The Best Initiative went to cleaning action Park of Victory Tbilisi #166 and Marji School.
- The Best Civic Social Media Project went to Telavi school
- The Best Small Grant Project went I want to play too project this project focused on disabled youth. Tbilisi School # 18
- The Best project for integration went to Safe Circle Rustavi school #1 and #4 and Vakhtangis school#1
Head
of Board forum Nino Beselia talked about this program. Ph International gave
thanks to Ministry of Science and Education. TV Ertsulovneba broadcasted the
event. Students from Adjara made a mime presentation about civic education.
The
program started in 2010 and concluded 2014.
“Volunteering Network Project”
On June 20, 2014, Borjghali from Batumi with support from
SIQA orchestrated a meeting regarding volunteering network project. This
project intends to increase volunteering throughout Georgia. The project intends to improve communication
between organizations and possible volunteers. SIQA assisted in coordinating
Kvemo Kartli residents. School students from our region attended the training. Different
concepts of attracting volunteers were discussed. From this discussion it was
decided that video presentations will increase volunteering. Videos will be made and shown to
raise awareness of volunteering. East-West Management Institute is financing the project.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
SIQA Volunteers Particapate takes action in Zero Plastic Week
Participants cleaned the AmthaTheater in Mtskheta. 60 people
filled 116 garbage bags. Diana Vardanashvili created zero plastic week. EMT, SIQA,
and the Ministry of Environment attended the event. 2700 people participated throughout
the week. We like to give Thanks to all who were involved, Tbilisi radio, ministry, radio rush hour,
radio folk, radio ucnobi, channel 1, Rustavi 2, GDS, mistro tv.
World wise music day SIQA ART CLUB
6-21-2014 at 1800 all invited to join. Lovers of the Arts are encouraged to join. 460 cities took part in this event. Goal is to
find talent in Rustavi
Ceremony of SIQA integration of Georgian Youth School work project
The project was funded by the “Youth Voices” program created
by the World Bank Group. The project duration was three months. Akhaltsikhe,
Gori, Rustavi, and Sagarejo were the four cities chosen. The project was about
non-formal education. The intentions of the project were to help Georgia be on
par with European countries. Nine trainers that had experience with working
with young adults were chosen. From SIQA Rustavi School #20, Tamuna Kurdadze
and Nika Gabatashvili were trainers. Main goals of the trainers to identify interest, and how to find and solve problems through non-formal education.
Grades 8, 9 Marriott Courtyard Marriott ceremony.
ZERO plastic bag week (June 16 -June 22 2014)
This week, on June 16, at Tbilisi Zoo, SIQA will be
conducting training on how to make plastic bags from recycled plastic throughout the day. Khatuna
Gogaladze, Ministry of Environment attended and gave info and support. In Mtskheta, the Ministry of Environment, on June 22, will conducted a cleanup activity. The goal of the project was to bring awareness of the pitfalls of plastic bags, and to useless plastic bag. Radio positive supported
the event.
SIQA is supporting “Zero Plastic Week”
From June 6, through June 22, SIQA is encouraging Georgian
Citizens to not use plastic bags. When buying items we encourage you to use old
plastic bags. Lets take part in this
world issue here is a link about the issue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLgh9h2ePYw
On-line conference in SIQA
On
June 11, 2014, an online conference between Nino Zautashvili an acclaimed journalist
and SIQA participants was conducted. The concepts of the conference was media and
society. The role of Media in a Democratic society was answered. There was a question and answer portion of the
conference. APPLIED CIVIC EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM.
Skills for Professional Success Graduation Ceremony
This Ceremony concludes the fifth season of program. During three months
young people mostly young Rustavi and Tbilisi University students received
training in communication, conflict resolution, debate, and public speaking.
Graduates now have the skill set to increase job prospecting efficiency, and increase social activity in and out of the work place. A few graduates will take part in
international clubs. Season six will start in September.
Eco Photo Exhibition
From the Youth in Action in Armenia, Photos will be on
display for a week in Yerevan. The participants plan on developing similar
project in their home country.
SIQA Bolisi School #5 Healthy Lifestyle
School training about healthy lifestyle. The goals of the
training were to teach about the harmful effects of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and
AIDS awareness, specifically HIV transmission through sexual contact. A short
video about HIV/AIDS was presented. A
question and answer portion was part of
the presentation. Mari Tkeshelashvili conducted the meeting. This event was within
the frame work of the APPLIED CIVIC EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM.
SIQA participated in a research focused group project.
SIQA is working with Education for all Georgians. The project will be conducted in two stages.
The first stage is titled Model of Professional Development of Teachers. The
second stage is titled Model of Professional Association of Teachers.
The two organizations will listen to educators (teachers)
and directors. The research gathered will help create a special document which
will be presented to the Ministry of Education and Science.
Air Quality Egg
SIQA is participating in international air quality event.
All participants’ air quality is available at http://airqualityegg.com.
“Make kids smile make earth smile”
On
May 1, 2014, at Meria Square, SIQA conducted Make Kids smile make earth smile. Games, teaching origami, and face
painting were some of the many activities. This day marked the start of summer
Volunteer of SIQA ECO Photo project
Part of Youth in Action project, SIQAS’ traveled to
Stepanavan Armenia. The project started on May 30, 2014 and concluded on June
6, 2014. Eight countries from United Kingdom, Italy, Hungry, Czech Republic,
Armenia, Georgia, Belarus, and Moldova took part (Forty young adults total.)
The Goal of the project was to think about the Global environment
and how to save it. Activities to change the minds of citizens were conducted.
The presentations of the projects and award ceremony were held in Yerevan,
Armenia.
Conclusion of Civic spring Camp
On Thursday May 29, 2014 the 2014 Civic Spring Camp ended
with much success. This camp will mark
fourth consecutive year SIQA has orchestrated it. 1000 participants over the
last four years have been involved in the camp. The camp was part of The
Applied Civic Education and Teacher Training Program, implemented by PH
International, SIQA was the partnering organization
Start of the Third Stage of Civic Spring Camp
On
March 22, 2014 ninety new students will take part in the final stage of the
Civic Spring Camp. The ninety students are from every corner of Georgia. Camp APPLIED
CIVIC EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM, Ph International USAID funded SIQA
partner organization
Final Meeting of Applied Civic Education And Teacher Training Program
May 19, 2014 marked the end of the Applied Civic Education and
Teacher Training Program four year run. All seven Municipalities’ of Kvemo
Kartli were represented in the meeting. NGOs, parents, local media, also
were in attendance. A presentation of SIQAs
successful projects was conducted. Liana Gugunishvili, the coordinator teachers’
forum in Kvemo Kartli discussed projects. The successful clubs presented their
project. Bloggers shared their blogs. The meeting ended with representatives
from PH International awarding the most successful schools.
SIQA pays tribute to the fallen AIDS victims
In
Rustavi, on March 18, 2014 SIQA brought awareness and spread information
regarding HIV/AIDS. Free test were offered to citizens. One part of the program
was a seminar at SIQA office (#12) about the virus. The second part of the event was a ceremony at Meria Square (City Hall). Red balloons and
ribbons candles were displayed by participants
Civic Spring Camp Guests
On May 12, 2014, Tamar Gurchiani, a human rights activist
spoke with the participants at the civic camp.
World issues regarding human rights were the main themes of the
discussion. Georgian human rights issues were discussed. The young adults asked
questions regarding Georgian position on human rights.
Nino Beselia, Head of Civic Education Teacher Forum, held an
interesting presentation about civic engagement. She developed a workshop for active citizens.
How citizens can be active was the concept behind the workshop. All teachers
and students were glad of the experiences she shared and the
presentation/workshop.
Nino Zautashvili Famous journalist was a guest at Civic Spring Camp
On March 10, 2014 Nino Zautashvili and the participants of
the camp had an educational discussion about democratic society and civic
citizens. Nino Zautashvili said “I am
happy we have so much new generation think positively and are so active. This
camp is good chance for kids to meet people from different regions and to know
what they are doing in their region and to get more knowledge and skills they
will need in the future.”
Applied Civic Education and Teacher Training Program, PH
International implemented, SIQA partnering
organization.
Second Part of Civic Spring Camp has started
Ninety students and eleven civic teachers from all eleven
regions of Georgia started the five day Civic Spring Camp. At the camp they
will learn how to write projects. Camp is an Applied Civic Education and
Teacher Training Program, implemented by PH International, SIQA is a partnering
organization.
The “Education for All Georgia” Photo Exhibit at Zurab Cereteli museum.
SIQA attended an Anika photo exhibition featuring Georgian
disabled people. Anika Created this event. Anika is a NGO which works directly with people with disabilities. The photo featured people with disabilities. Fifteen photographers
and other members from the media attended. Guram Tsibakhvili appointed the
photos for the exhibition. Guest from the Ministry of Science and Education,
Tbilisi city government and NGO who also work with this demographic attended
this event. University and high school students
were there in support.
One parent said “photographer showed the most beautiful and
lovely side of these people. I liked all pitchers.”
A disabled person Irakli Sepertveladze said "Good exhibition,
warm, coming from the heart. All photographers work from their heart, the process
is good but exhibition is better. I want to include the kind of people more in
society which will make their life more beautiful."
Wings For Life World Run
SIQA took part in Wings for Life World Run. This event
raised awareness towards breast cancer. The race took place in Kutaisi.
SIQA finished first part of Civic Spring Camp
March
1, 2014 concluded the first of three parts of the civic spring camp. The camp
was a big success. The participants enjoyed the challenging activities and
knowledge received during the week. The camp is part of Applied Civic Education
and Teacher Training Program, implemented by PH International, SIQA is a
partnering organization
Guest in Civic Spring Camp
On 4/27/2014 PH International Peer Manager Manana
Kubaueishvili, and Director of “Ankika” Irina Iuasaridze talked about civic
education, achievement for programs, future plans for activity clubs. Anika
works with disabled people. They asked about how to help people with disability and
how to improve their quality of life.
SIQA started Civic Spring Camp
On May 20, 2014 SIQA started the CIvic spring Camp. 300 participants (267 students and 33 civic teachers) will be trained on project writing and implementation. Participants from all eleven regions are represented. The participants will be broke into fourteen team groups.
Big Cleanup
On April 25, 2014 to celebrate Earth-day, Civic clubs from
Rustavi cleaned up the river bank. Gloves and trash bags were donated by Green
Movement of Georgia. Deputy Mayor Gigi Tabaladze and Deputy of Infrastructure
Gia Archvadze, appreciated the positive work.
Visit to Georgian Parliament Library
On April 24, 2014 Rustavi Civic clubs visited the library.
While there learned the history of old Tbilisi. Nino Gedenidze guided the young
adults. At the main hall young adults reviewed Georgian, German, and French literature.
They also received ancient scripts, rare and single edition books. Nino instructed the young adults on how locate
and check out materials. This event was in part of Applied Civic Education and
Teachers Training program, PH International SIQA partnering organizations.
Visit to Karvasla
On April 23, 2014, English Access Micro scholarship Program (Rustavi) visited
historic museum of pictures. Photographs from the American West was featured. The exhibition was
part of the American Days Celebration. English Access Micro scholarship Program
has twenty-five students enrolled in a two year program.
SIQAs’ Team preparing for Civic Education Spring Camp 2014
At Tskaltubo Hotel Spa-resort, on April 21, 2014, in
Tskaltubo, SIQA organized there spring camp. The camp will start on April 26,
2014 and conclude on May 27, of 2014. There will be three parts to the camp.
300 civic students and educators (267 students and 33 Civic teachers) from all
eleven regions of Georgia will attend. The
participants will be split into teams of fourteen. Celebrities, people from the ministry and
international organizations will attend. 350 total participants will take part
in camp. Camp APPLIED CIVIC EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM, Ph International
implemented, USAID funded, SIQA partner organization. This camp will mark fourth consecutive year SIQA
has orchestrated the camp. 1000 participants over the last four years have been
involved in the camp.
SIQAs’ team in Macedonia
SIQAs’ team participated in the “Migration is Not a Crime”
project. Young adults in Spain, Poland, Serbia, Moldova, Ukraine, Macedonia,
Turkey, and Georgia participated in projects. The concept was mobilization of
youth.
“Permavera Youth Exchange” project
SIQA team went to Spain to participate in Youth in Action
program. SIQA spent ten days in Spain working with young adults from Spain,
Italy, and Siberia. While there the developed intercultural activities. The concept was professional an academic
development.
Review of Kvemo Kartli Integration Camp
A performance review of the integration camp of 24 schools
(12 Georgia and 12 Azerbaijan). Ten projects were created and seven received grants
(1300 USD total). The highlighted
projects are listed below
- Rustavi Micro District #12 Roads painted and nine signs placed or renovated
- Tsalka main street speed bumps installed
- Bolinisi placed speed bumps on four streets and installed road signs
- In Marneuli on Rustavli street 135 building signs installed
- Martkopi fixed a water tank. This tank impacts 3000 residents
- Dmanisi renovated locker-room
Representatives from PH International, Rustavi Mayor Davit
Jikia, Deputy Mayor Giorgi Tabatadze, and Head of Dmanisi Municipality Nodaru Aduashvili all attended the meeting. A video of camp was shown. Government officials expressed
their appreciation and promised to help with any future projects.
Professional Skills for Success Club goes to Tusheti
On April 6, 2014, leaders and members of the club went to Tusheti. They visited the Vasha-Pshavela House Museum
in Chargoli. Team building exercises and activities were conducted. Management
and leadership qualities were debated. The trip ended with mstvadi (BBQ),
singing and dancing.
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