ACT for Life

Goal:

The goal of the project is to raise awareness among young people living in Kutaisi and provide them with the relevant knowledge and skills to effectively provide first aid to the population and provide support in extreme situations, such as abnormally high or low temperatures.

Duration:

The program was implemented over 8 months (February - September 2024) and included a variety of activities.

Target group:

The project was targeted at the population living in Kutaisi: young people, pensioners, and groups of people who are at risk of exposure to abnormally high temperatures (e.g., people with cardiovascular disease).

Methodology and activities:

The multifaceted events, campaigns, camps, media activities, and initiatives organized within the framework of the program contributed to both awareness-raising and direct assistance in accordance with safety recommendations and behavior in conditions of abnormally high temperatures. The main components included:

1. Information campaign:

• Implementation of information dissemination activities by young people in the municipality, the aim of which was to raise awareness about safety rules in conditions of abnormally high temperatures.

• Sharing recommendations and advice issued by international organizations.

2. Formation of an initiative group:

• A group of young people was formed to assist on the ground: they offered drinking water to the population during the abnormal heat and shared relevant information.

3. Online and offline meetings:

• Sessions, seminars, and workshops were held for interested parties, where practical recommendations from international organizations were discussed.

• The meetings included both online and physical engagement to make information as accessible as possible to different groups.

Achievements:

The program has had a significant impact on the awareness of both young people and the wider community. Its results include:

• Increasing the level of awareness among the local population about safe behavior in extreme heat conditions.

• Increasing youth engagement in civic and social initiatives.

• Disseminating information about international recommendations and promoting their application in practice.

For more information about the recommendations, go to the link

Social significance:

The “Act For Life” program not only served to raise awareness, but also to provide real support and safety in the face of challenges such as extreme weather caused by climate change.

Additional information:
The project was implemented with the financial support of URGENT ACTION FUND.