SIQAS’ Civic Integration Camp for Young Adults

               

 The Camp started on January 15, 2014. The camp curriculum was within the framework or guidelines of Applied Civic Education and Teacher Training Program which is financed by USAID and implemented by PH International.

                SIQA-Georgian Association of Education Initiatives is the partner organization from Kvemo Kartli. SIQA orchestrated the camp. The camps duration was five days. Twenty-four schools total (twelve Georgian and twelve Azerbaijan) from seven municipalities’ in Kvemo Kartli participated.  From each school three participants (two students and one civics teacher) attended. How to plan and execute intercultural teaching, and civic activity were two key training concepts. 

                Participants developed projects related to their municipalities. Many of these projects were problem within their community, thus these project were designed to improve the quality of life within the community.  The participants were trained on how to find grants for these projects. Participants were also trained on how to work with local politicians and their local government.

                The mission of the program was to improve the strength of civic classes in Kvemo Kartli, and increase young adults’ activity in a democratic society.