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June 14, 2025 Programm 154 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 150 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 81 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 58 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.

May 13, 2025 Project 115 views

Europe Day – Young People from Kutaisi Joined the Event Held at ExpoGeorgia

On May 9, Europe Day, young people from Kutaisi also joined the event held at ExpoGeorgia! The initiative was led by young leaders within the framework of the project “Act for Georgia: A Strong and Active Civil Society for Change.” The young participants engaged in various activities, including the audiovisual exhibition “This Country Is Yours,” thematic discussions, educational sessions, and an exhibition showcasing programs implemented by the European Union. For your information: The young leaders were selected within the framework of the project “REACT for Georgia: Resilient, Engaged, Active Civil Society for Transformation.” REACT for Georgia aims to strengthen civil society in the regions of Georgia, promote democratic governance, and increase citizen engagement. The project is focused on the institutional development of the civil sector and ensuring its sustainability. Within the framework of the project, RICDOG serves as the Civil Society Hub for the Imereti region and actively works to strengthen the civil society sector in the region. The project is implemented with the support of the European Union and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.

May 3, 2025 Project 225 views

On May 2, the first activity was held at the initiative of young leaders

Stickers, flyers, photo frames and lots of smiles — everything to remind us of the European choice once again. Citizens took photos in a specially made frame, received information about the projects implemented by the European Union in Kutaisi, and took along symbolic stickers and flyers. We believe that Kutaisi is a truly European city, and it is on this path that the movement should continue in the name of equality, development, and freedom. Find yourself in the photos – link in the first comment for information: Young leaders were selected within the framework of the project – “REACT for Georgia: Strong and Active Civil Society for Change”. “REACT for Georgia” aims to strengthen civil society in the regions of Georgia, promote democratic governance, and increase citizen engagement. The project is focused on ensuring the institutional development and sustainability of the civil sector. Within the framework of the project, RICDOG serves as the hub of civil society in Imereti and actively works to strengthen the civil sector in the region. The project is implemented with the support of the European Union and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.

April 21, 2025 Uncategorized 185 views

The importance of using gamification approaches and integrating technologies

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 5, 2025 Uncategorized 240 views

Nugzar Kokhreidze on the program “Afternoon in Kutaisi” — on migration issues

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.

April 4, 2025 Programm 289 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 210 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