Civic Week, May 18 -28

Civic Week May 18-28

Kvemo Kartli Date/Time

Activity Location Organizer and Contact Info

May 1811:00-12:00

Presentation of NGO activities to students – CiDA.

Rustavi, Teaching University “Rvali” – 3, Bostankalaki st.

NGO CiDA – Rusudan Metreveli 599 919857

13:00 – 14:00

Experience-sharing with local civil society organizationsRole of International Republican Institute (IRI) in increasing women participation in politics. IRI meeting with civil society.

Rustavi, Center for Civic Engagement – 22, Kostava st. Rustavi


14:00– 16:00

Meeting with Population Discussion of Regional Development Strategic Plan.

Rustavi, Center for Civic Engagement – 22, Kostava st.


May 19 14:00 Meeting with Population

Discussion of Regional Development Strategic Plan.

Tsalkabuilding of Gamgeoba


May 20 11:00 Volunteer Activity – clean-up at

kindergartens, retirement home and center for people with disabilities. Organizing entertainment events together with kindergarten pupils.

RustaviKindergartens; Retirement House. Day Center for People with Disabilities.


12:00 Meeting with Citizens.Discussion of Regional Development Strategic Plan.

GardabaniVillage Lemshveniera, building of local administration.

NGO - New Initiative in Kvemo KartliDimitri Lazar577 454746

May 21 12:00– 14:00

Experience Sharing between national and local business companiesMeeting of national business companies with their local counterparts and civil society organizations. Discussion on corporate social responsibility.


NGO CiDA Kakha Maghradze - 599 32 2025

May 22 12:00– 13:00

Experience-sharing between Tbilisi-based and regional civil society organizations.

Presentation of the interactive website www.shenmartav.ge produced by Caucasus Institute for Peace Democracy and Development (CIPDD).



16:00 Experience-sharing between Tbilisi-based and regional civil society organizations.Presentation of the interactive website www.shenmartav.ge developed by Caucasus Institute for Peace Democracy and Development (CIPDD).

MarneuliCenter for Civic Engagement – 1, Giorgadze st.


AdjaraDate/Time

Activity Location Organizer and Contact Person

May 19 13:00 Volunteer Activity –Blood Donation

with participation of NGOs from Adjara.

Batumi, Center for Blood Transfusion, Hema -2012

NGO Democracy Institute. Archil Khakhutaishvili, 577 210 410

15:00 Presentation of NGO activities to the population Distribution of information brochures.

Batumi, Outdoor activity.

NGO BorjghaliAbo Saladze555 65 63 63

May 20 13:00 Discussion of Local Problems

Topic: homeless families and families with temporary shelters.

Batumi, Office of NGO Democracy Institute – 144, Parnavaz Mepe st.

NGO Democracy Institute. Archil Khakhutaishvili, 577 210 410

May 2312:00 Experience Sharing between

national and local business companies

BatumiCenter for Civic Engagement – 62-

NGO Democracy Institute. Archil

Meeting of national business companies with their local counterparts and civil society organizations. Discussion on corporate social responsibility.

64 Parnavaz Mepe st.

Khakhutaishvili, 577 210 410

May 27 15:00 Civic Education Activities

Series of Performances “Examples of Democracy” at public schools.

BatumiPublic Schools

NGO BorjghaliAbo Saladze555 65 63 63

Samtskhe - JavakhetiDate/Time


May 20 12:00 Open Door

Visiting local NGOs in their offices and getting acquainted with their activities – NGO Union of Democrat Meskhs; Association “Toleranti”; Akhaltsikhe Youth Center.

AkhaltsikheOffice of Union of Democrat Meskhs – 26, Rustaveli st.

Office of Association Toleranti – 47, Rustaveli st.

Office of Akhaltsikhe Youth Center.

NGO - Union of Democrat Meskhs.Giorgi Andghuladze599 54 02 91

13:00 Presentation of NGO activities to the population – distribution of information bulletins.

AkhaltsikheOutdoor activity.


May 22 12:00 Volunteer Activity

“Let’s mark together public places accessible for people with disabilities in Akhaltsikhe”

AkhaltsikheOutdoor activity.

Association Toleranti.Tsira Meskhishvili 599 513 622

May 24 12:00 Youth Conference

Regional problems and problem-solution ways.

Akhaltsikhe NGO - Union of Democrat Meskhs.Giorgi Andghuladze599 54 02 91

May 25 13:00 – 14:00

Experience-sharing between Tbilisi-based and regional civil society organizations.Presentation of the interactive website www.shenmartav.ge developed by Caucasus Institute for Peace Democracy and Development (CIPDD).

Akhaltsikhe Center for Civic Engagement – 19, Manvelishvili st.


GuriaDate/Time


May 20 15:00 Discussion on local problems

Presentation by expats living in Guria on the topic: “Civil society in their countires and Georgian reality from their perspective”.

OzurgetiCenter for Civic Engagement – 14, Chavchavadze st.

NGO - Democratic Development Union of Georgia. Levan Khintibidze 599 58-75-74

May 21 12:00 Volunteer Activity at Retirement

Home - Clean-up and entertainment activities.

OzurgetiRetirement Home.

Village Anaseuli – 14, Metsniereba st.

NGO - Democratic Development Union of Georgia. Levan Khintibidze 599 58-75-74

KakhetiMay 21 15:00 Presentation of local NGO

activities and Discussion on local problems with participation of local NGOs, youth and other interested parties.

TelaviCenter for Civic Engagement – 3, Vazha-Pshavela st.

NGO - Regional Development Center.Lizi Sopromadze 599 55 45 25

May 2312:00 Discussion on local problems and

presenting various initiatives by youth.

SagarejoCenter for Civic Engagement – 240, Rustaveli st.

Association “Spectri”Sopio Mandzulashvili-Kharebava 599 17 24 33

Shida KartliDate/Time


May 20 12:00 Experience Sharing between

national and local business companiesMeeting of national business companies with their local counterparts and civil society organizations. Discussion on corporate social responsibility.

Gori, Center for Civic Engagement – 7, Stalin st.

NGO CiDA. Kakha Maghradze 599 32 2025

Participation in a local TV/Radio Program

TV Company DIA;

Internet Television of NGO Kartlosi

NGO - Bridge of Friendship Kartlosi. Megi Bibiluri 551 11 57 79

May 22

12:00 Presentation of Publications produced by NGOs.


NGO – Center for Welfare and Development. Pikria Gelashvili 597 12 48 00

May 25 15:00 – 16:00

Presentations of NGO activities to students: R-CSN members and other NGOs operating in Shida Kartli region.

Gori, Sukhishvili University – 9, Tskhinvali highway.


May 27 15:00–16:00

Experience-sharing between Tbilisi-based and regional civil society organizations.Presentation of the interactive website www.shenmartav.ge developed by Caucasus Institute for Peace Democracy and Development (CIPDD).


NGO – Center for Welfare and Development. Pikria Gelashvili 597 12 48 00

Participation in a local TV/Radio Program

TV Company DIA;

Internet Television of NGO Kartlosi


ImeretiDate/Time


May 21 Participation in a local TV/Radio Program

Radio “Rioni” NGO – Kutaisi Information Center.Khvicha Vashakmadze 599 228289

May 22 12:00 Volunteerism Festival

Student’s visit at school for diasabled children; photo exhibition; city clean-up; public discussion in city Sakrebulo.

ChiaturaOutdoor activity.

Association “Union of Chiaturelians” Shota Gaprinashvili579 11 91 19

12:00–15:00

“My Abilities are Unlimited” - event in support of people with disabilities.

Kharagauli. Cinema building adjacent area.

NGO – Nabiji Kharagauli. Rusudan Gurgenidze

599 85 26 00; 555 42 93 23

Volunteer ActivityCollection of scrap paper

Kharagauli. Outdoor activity.

NGO – Nabiji Kharagauli. Rusudan Gurgenidze

599 85 26 00; 555 42 93 23

14:00 Discussion on local problems Kutaisi NGO – Kutaisi

with representatives of local government. Topic: Preservation of City Architecture

City Hall Information Center.Khvicha Vashakmadze 599 228289


Exhibition of art works made of recyclable waste products.

Event dedicated to preservation of Kutasi Architecture.

Flash Mob – collection of plastic materials. Free consultations to population (Lawyer, Doctor, Economist).

KutaisiCentral Boulevard.

NGO – Kutaisi Information Center.Khvicha Vashakmadze 599 228289

12:00 Exhibition of Art Works on Environmental Issues

Kutaisi

TBC Bank Exhibition Hall

Union of Scientists of Imereti region “Spektri”.Ketevan Tskhakaia 599 57 05 16

14:00 Expereice-sharing with local NGOs: Transparency International – Georgia, Presentation of e-participation tools and initiatives carried out by the organization.

Kutaisi Center for Civic Engagement – 6, Pushkini st.


May 24 14:00 სთ Experience Sharing between

national and local business companiesMeeting of national business companies with their local counterparts and civil society organizations. Discussion on corporate social responsibility.

Kutaisi Center for Civic Engagement – 6, Pushkini st.

NGO CiDA Kakha Maghradze 599 322025

May 27 12:00 Experience-sharing with local

organizations – project implemented in Tkibuli kindergarten on efficiency of the solar energy.

TkibuliKindergarten # 3

Union of Scientists of Imereti region “Spektri”.Ketevan Tskhakaia 599 57 05 16

Participation in local TV/Radio Program

Kutaisi NGO – Kutaisi Information Center.Khvicha Vashakmadze 599 228289

RachaDate/Time



Discussion of Regional Development OniBuilding of

NGO – Abkhazintercont.

Strategic Plan Municipality Administration (Gamgeoba).

Archil Elbakidze599 17 08 05

May 20 12:00 Clean-up and collection of the

scrap paper. Ambrolauri.Outdoor Activity.

NGO - Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Government Resource Center Nino Sokhadze 551 58 62 07

May 21 12:00 Volunteer Event

Clean-up. TsageriTsageri Green Theatre.

NGO - Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Government Resource Center Nino Sokhadze 551 58 62 07

May 22 12:00 Volunteer Activity – helping

socially unprotected groups in conducting spring works.

Tsageri NGO - Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Government Resource Center Nino Sokhadze 551 58 62 07

SamegreloDate/Time


May 19 14:00 Discussion on Local Problems

Topic: employment opportunities for people with disabilities

ZugdidiCenter for Civic Engagement – 52, Rustaveli st.

Association ‘Dea”.Madona Kharebava577 45 45 88

May 20–25 12:00 Volunteer Activity

Helping socially unprotected groups of population in conducting spring works.

ZugdidiOutdoors

NGO AtinatiGia Khasia599 57 54 57

26 მაისი 12:00 Clean-up of streets Zugdidi NGO Atinati

Gia Khasia599 57 54 57

27 მაისი12:00 Expereice-sharing with local

NGOs – Transparency International – Georgia, Presentation of e-participation tools and initiatives carried out by the organization

ZugdidiCenter for Civic Engagement – 52, Rustaveli st.


Mtskheta-MtianetiDate/Time




KazbegiVillage Sno

NGO StepantsminaShota Buchukuri599 32 11 70

May 21 15:00 Discussion on IDP problems

between IDPs and public officials. Tserovani IDP settlement

NGO – We are for Sensible Future. Nunu Mghebrishvili 595 30 73 97


Distribution of toys in kindergarten.DushetiVillage Odzisi Kindergarten (Buffer Zone)

NGO – Dusheti Development Fund. Ekaterine Rostiashvili551 004814

12:00 Meeting with PopulationDiscussion of Regional Development Strategic Plan.

Mtskheta, Building of local administration (Gamgeoba)

Anti -Violence Network of Georgia , Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Committee Tamar Maisuradze 593 266151

14:00 Charity EventDistribution of stationery to schools in buffer zones.

DushetiVillage Odzisi(Buffer Zone)

NGO – Dusheti Development Fund. Ekaterine Rostiashvili551 004814

May 2412:00 Meeting with Population


Mtskheta, Village Mukhrani, Local Administration Building (Gamgeoba).

Anti-Violence Network of Georgia , Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Committee Tamar Maisuradze 593 266151

May 25 12:00 Charity Event

Free medical screening for women. Dusheti NGO – Dusheti

Development Fund. Ekaterine Rostiashvili551 004814

12:00 Meeting with PopulationDiscussion of Regional Development Strategic Plan.

MtskhetaVillage Nichbisi, Local Administration Building (Gamgeoba).

Anti-Violence Network of Georgia , Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Committee Tamar Maisuradze 593 266151

May 27 11:00 Experience-sharing between

Tbilisi-based and regional civil society organizations.Presentation of the interactive

Mtskheta .Building of Mtskheta Gamgeoba.

Anti-Violence Network of Georgia , Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Committee Tamar Maisuradze

website www.shenmartav.ge developed by Caucasus Institute for Peace Democracy and Development (CIPDD).

593 266151

TbilisiMay 2715:00 Establishing the Business

Corporate Social Social Responsibility Club with participation of NGOs, international organizations, and the media.

Tbilisi, State Center of Georgian Folklore – 68, Aghmashenebeli st.

PR Company JEPRA, NGO CiDA.

Kakha Maghradze 599 322025.

The Civic Week is organized by Civil Development Agency (CiDA) in the framework of The East-West Management Institute’s (EWMI) Advancing CSO Capacities and Engaging Society for

Sustainability (ACCESS) project, funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Civic Week, May 18 -28

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