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June 14, 2025 Programm 185 views

Why is it important to work on children’s personal and social skills from an early age?

ბავშვობაში განვითარებული კომუნიკაციის, ემოციური ინტელექტისა და თანაგრძნობის უნარები მნიშვნელოვანი საფუძველია იმისა, რომ მომავალში ისინი ჩამოყალიბდნენ ძლიერი, წარმატებული და თავდაჯერებული პიროვნებები. სწორედ ამ თემაზე ისაუბრა გვანცა თოთაძემ, RICDOG-ის მეორე ვიცე-პრეზიდენტმა, გადაცემაში „ჩვენი დღე“, ტვ რიონის ეთერში. გადაცემაში გაეცნობით, როგორ ხორციელდება პროგრამები და სატრენინგო სესიები RICDOG-ის ტრენინგ ცენტრის მიმართულებით და რატომ მიგვაჩნია, რომ უნარებზე დაფუძნებული მიდგომა ბავშვთა განვითარებაში გადამწყვეტ როლს თამაშობს.

May 27, 2025 Programm Project 174 views

„Civic Education Champions“ Camp

The 4-day camps, which were based on the principles of non-formal education, hosted 48 young people from 12 municipalities of Imereti in two streams. Each day of the camp was specially planned around the topics of civic engagement, leadership, teamwork, initiative planning, and communication, to gain practical and theoretical knowledge. Over the next 2 months, young people will be involved in the activities of municipal civic education clubs and will participate in a program created with a gamification approach to initiate changes in the community. Within the framework of the project, various activities will be held for young people from 12 municipalities of Imereti, which will be mainly implemented by municipal civic education clubs. Within the framework of the project, various activities will be held for young people from 12 municipalities of Imereti, which will be mainly implemented by municipal civic education clubs. The project is implemented by the Research-Intellectual Club "Dialogue of Generations" (RICDOG), with the financial support of the Council of Europe project "Democracy Begins at School - Involving Students in Decision-Making Processes at School and in the Local Community".

May 22, 2025 Programm 104 views

The second phase of the “Civic Education Champions” program has ended!

The gamified program was initially launched by RICDOG within the framework of the USAID Civic Education Program; however, after the program was suspended and closed, this component of the program was implemented by the organization on a voluntary basis, using its own resources. The winning clubs in the second phase are: 1st place – Sachkhere Civic Education Club “Dream Team” 2nd place – Kutaisi Civic Education Club “Horizonti” 3rd place – Baghdati Civic Education Club “Gen Z for Changes” The goal of the program is to strengthen students’ capacities in the field of civic education through the organization and implementation of projects and activities. Civic education clubs established in all 12 municipalities of the Imereti region participated in the gamified program. Each club had 15 students, aged 14 to 17. Within the framework of the program, the clubs implemented a total of 242 initiatives, which included up to 960 different activities! Participants worked on such important topics as: Environmental protection; Student and Human Rights; Healthy living; Equality, media literacy, democracy, and more... The duration of the program was 4 months. The initiative was organized by the Research-Intellectual Club "Dialogue of Generations".

May 13, 2025 Programm 77 views

Training Program “Mind Matters”: March 20–28, Riga, Latvia

Members of the Research-intellectual club "Dialogue of Generations" participated in the Erasmus+ educational exchange program "Mind Matters," which took place in Riga, Latvia, from March 20 to 28. Due to the specific nature of the program, participants lived together in a forest villa with representatives from four countries: Portugal, Romania, Latvia, and Turkey. One of the main goals of the program was to bring young people closer, foster intercultural dialogue, and facilitate the exchange of practices. The primary method of non-formal education included yoga, physical exercises, energizers, breathing exercises, meditation, and practical workshops. The program was filled with both indoor and outdoor adventure activities, focusing on the effective and productive use of personal skills, future goals, and opportunities. Individual and team exercises helped participants organize their priorities, plan measurable goals, and express themselves. It is worth noting that representatives of RICDOG conducted activities for the other participants and led reflection sessions. According to participants, the program created a space for young people from different cultures and mindsets, contributing to their connection, emotional intelligence development, mental well-being, and setting future goals.

April 4, 2025 Programm 311 views

Free Educational Program for Socially Vulnerable Youth – ART is Fun+

The Research-Intellectual Club “Dialogue of Generations” (RICDOG) is launching a new free educational program for socially vulnerable children. The program, titled “ART is Fun+”, will be implemented through the Orbeliani Meti platform and financed via crowdfunding. This initiative aims to support children from socially disadvantaged families, particularly those who were included in the list of beneficiaries during RICDOG’s 2024 charity campaigns. Program duration: 6 weeks Target group: Children aged 6–12 from socially vulnerable households Within the program, participants will: • Learn English at a communicative level • Develop creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills • Engage in creative and team-based activities • Work with trained youth workers in a safe and friendly environment “ART is Fun” is one of RICDOG’s successful social entrepreneurship initiatives, which combines educational goals with the principles of accessibility and equality. The implementation of this program marks yet another step toward promoting social support and accessible education for youth. See more in the program “Our Day” by Rioni TV, featuring Kristine Chikhladze, Board Member of RICDOG.

April 4, 2025 Programm 229 views

Opportunity – Informational Meeting for Youth

Would you like to have a chance to participate in a 5-day camp? Are you curious about what the European Union is, and what the history of its relationship with Georgia is? Then this meeting is for you! Indicate the desired date and time in the application form. The duration of the meeting is 2 hours. The location is Kutaisi, Kupradze 14th Lane N12. Participation in the meeting, competition, and camp is free! What will you learn at the meeting? What is the European Union, and what is the history of its development? What is the relationship between the European Union and Georgia? What connects us with the European Union? Why should you participate? After the meeting, you can participate in the competition – and the winners will participate in the 5-day camp! Goal of the meeting: To deepen young people's knowledge about the European Union / Who can participate in the meeting? Young people aged 14 to 18. Don't miss this opportunity! To register, please fill out this application form. https://forms.gle/U329vnw5u3mQsuqg9

February 21, 2025 Programm 309 views

“The Epidemic of Kindness” – A Day When RICDOG Thanks the “It Still Exists” Donor Companies

In the program “Our Day” of the TV and Radio Company “Rioni”, RICDOG representatives Diana Abuladze (RICDOG Secretary General) and Christine Chikhladze (Deputy Secretary General for 2023-2024, member of the RICDOG Board) talk about February 17 – International Day of Spontaneous Expressions of Kindness. Program recording: