როგორ მოქმედებს ისრაელ-ირანის შეიარაღებული კონფლიქტი საქართველოზე? რას ნიშნავს ვიზალიბერალიზაციის შესაძლო შეჩერება ქვეყნის ევროპული მომავლისთვის? სწორედ ამ და სხვა მნიშვნელოვან საკითხებზე ისაუბრა სამეცნიერო-ინტელექტუალური კლუბის „თაობათა დიალოგი“ (RICDOG) თანადამფუძნებელმა და თავმჯდომარემ, ნუგზარ კოხრეიძემ, ტელეკომპანია „მეგა TV“-ის საინფორმაციო გამოშვებაში. 🔗 იხილეთ ვიდეო ⤵️
Representatives of RICDOG participated in an training program held from May 2 to 9 in the city of Waterford, Ireland. The project was implemented within the framework of the Erasmus+ program and was organized by Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service and Leargas. The main goal of the program was to strengthen the skills of youth workers to help them maintain inner peace and self-confidence while working with young people. Participants explored the significance of both inner and outer voice, new methods of communication, and self-reflection techniques that contribute to their personal and professional development. The program included various practical activities, such as: • Breathing exercises • Yoga • Reflective practices • Voice work techniques This experience significantly contributed to enhancing participants’ self-esteem, emotional resilience, and communication skills—both in face-to-face interactions and in digital environments.
Within the framework of the project “REACT for Georgia: A Strong and Active Civil Society for Change”, a working meeting was held with selected young leaders from the Imereti region. The meeting took place at the office of the Imereti Regional Hub – the Research-Intellectual Club “Dialogue of Generations” (RICDOG). During the meeting: • Participants received information about the project’s current progress and its main directions; • Over two days, the young leaders worked on identifying key problems in the Imereti region and developed corresponding initiatives; • They also created their individual action plans aimed at addressing local challenges. About the project: The project is implemented with the support of the European Union and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
The Research-Intellectual Club “Dialogue of Generations” (RICDOG) is successfully implementing an innovative educational program designed for socially vulnerable children aged 6–12. The aim of the program is to develop participants’ creative and critical thinking, communication skills, and to teach English using engaging and innovative methods. The program is taking place in Kutaisi, in a newly established social enterprise space, and is funded through resources raised via public crowdfunding on the Orbeliani Meti platform. The program is provided free of charge for three groups of children—two of which have already started, while the organizational team is currently working on assembling the third group. Achieved Results As part of the program, essential preparatory stages were conducted, including participant selection and planning for the educational process. Special attention was given to working appropriately with different age groups: the children were divided into two categories—6–8 years old and 9–12 years old. After this division, a diagnostic assessment was conducted to determine each child’s level of English proficiency, which served as the basis for assigning them to the appropriate groups. A total of 18 children participated in the program—11 girls and 7 boys, coming from 9 different families.
MEGA TV prepared a news report and a talk show addressing recent legislative changes in Georgia that require prior authorization for issuing grants. According to civil society organizations, the amendments adopted on April 16 pose a serious threat to the freedom and development of civil society in the country. In the report, Irakli Tevzadze, Secretary General of the Research-Intellectual Club “Dialogue of Generations” (RICDOG), strongly criticized the new law. He stated that the changes represent an attempt to exert pressure and control, which will negatively impact the interests of students, youth, people with special needs, women, displaced persons, and other groups, making it harder for Georgia’s civil sector to support the population. In the related program, Nugzar Kokhreidze appeared live on MEGA TV and emphasized that the amendment constitutes interference in and restriction of the donor’s freedom to operate and make decisions. He further noted that in other countries with similar legislation, donors withdrew their presence and halted activities shortly after such laws were passed. As highlighted in both the broadcast and the report, these and other steps targeting civil society contradict Georgia’s path toward European integration.
Nugzar Kokhreidze, Chairperson and Co-founder of the Research-Intellectual Club “Dialogue of Generations” (RICDOG), was a guest on the Rioni TV program “My Day.” The main topic of the program was gamification as one of the most innovative and effective approaches in both the educational and civil society sectors. Nugzar Kokhreidze spoke about how gamification methods can be used in programs and projects to enhance youth engagement, support the development of key competencies, and present routine processes in a more dynamic and accessible way. In addition, the discussion highlighted the importance of integrating technology and artificial intelligence tools into the everyday work of the civil sector — from non-formal education practices to mechanisms of public communication and awareness-raising. Watch the full interview and discover more about the innovative methods RICDOG applies in its work.
“April 9 reminds us that the struggle for freedom never ends — it continues every day we refuse to accept violence, injustice, and fear,” – Irakli Tevzadze, Secretary General of RICDOG. “We remember, we protect, and we continue the fight for our values!” For context, 36 years ago, a horrifying tragedy unfolded in Tbilisi. In the early hours of April 9, 1989, on Rustaveli Avenue, Soviet punitive forces violently dispersed a peaceful protest. • 21 people lost their lives, most of them women, including schoolchildren. In addition, many were injured, and up to 2,000 people were poisoned by an unidentified chemical substance. Exactly two years after April 9, 1989, the Supreme Council of Georgia, under the leadership of Zviad Gamsakhurdia, adopted the Act of Independence of Georgia. • April 9 became etched in Georgia’s modern history as both a day of national tragedy and the day of the country’s restored independence. Thus, this bloody day — April 9 — remained in Georgia’s history as a symbol of the great national liberation movement and a tragedy of the Georgian people, which left a profound mark on history and accelerated the collapse of the Soviet empire of evil.
Nugzar Kokhreidze, Chairperson and Co-founder of RICDOG, was invited to the program “Afternoon in Kutaisi” on Mega TV, where he spoke about migration-related issues. The discussion covered a range of topics. Nugzar Kokhreidze particularly emphasized the factors that require a complex and multi-layered approach to migration in Georgia — including economic conditions, access to education, labor market opportunities, and demographic characteristics. He also shared his vision of how independent research, youth initiatives, and civil society engagement can contribute to building more sustainable and long-term approaches to migration.
Irakli Tevzadze, Secretary General of the Research-Intellectual Club “Dialogue of Generations” (RICDOG), was a guest on the program “Afternoon in Kutaisi” on Mega TV. During the interview, he spoke about the importance of volunteering for young people, particularly focusing on how volunteer experience can serve as a foundation for personal development, career choice, and professional planning.
Within the framework of the project “Act for Georgia: A strong and active civil society for change”, funded by the European Union (EU) and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), an open competition is announced to select young leaders in 10 regions of Georgia. This initiative aims to strengthen the civic engagement of young people in the regions of Georgia, promote the implementation of inclusive and representative youth initiatives, identify the needs of local communities by young people, and participate in solving them. The selected young people will actively cooperate with regional civil society organizations, conduct youth initiatives (public meetings, discussions, community events, etc.), and prepare recommendations on youth issues within the framework of a ten-month paid program. For more information, see the competition conditions at the link: Young people will be selected according to the following criteria: The deadline for applications is April 4, 2025, 18:00. RICDOG is the civil society hub organization within the project.
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