In 10 municipalities of Western Georgia, youthful energy has flared up again – a new era, new groups, and new ideas have begun! In frames of the project, groups of young participants have been formed, who will undergo a series of trainings on conflict management and violence prevention over the next six months.
The initial meetings were characterized by warmth, trust, and activism. For young people, this space has become a place where they can speak frankly and then act – against violence together with their peers.
During the discussions, young people share their experiences, learn peaceful conflict resolution, respectful communication, and ways to recognize and prevent violence.
"I understand that change starts with me. I want my friends to understand the importance of peaceful relationships and mutual understanding," said one participant.
The young people want to use the knowledge they have gained in their daily lives, creating an environment where conflicts are resolved through dialogue and violence has no place.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
"The topics are very relevant and will definitely be useful in life."
"In our age, it's necessary to talk about these topics."
"I observe conflicts and try to resolve them."
The six-month training course has concluded, and these are the feedbacks of participants.
The final meetings were successful in all ten municipalities. Pre-selected presenters spoke with the participants. Young people spoke frankly about the conflict and violence training, the importance of the course for adolescents, its impact, and the changes it has made.
The leaders worked hard on their presentations, and despite the difficulties, the meetings were well-organized.
New groups were also successfully formed. New training course will begin in October.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Actors of the Forum Theatre showed two performances in Kutaisi – at the Youth Center and in the park.
Active discussions on the issues raised were held at both locations, but the audience was particularly engaged in the performences during the meeting with the youth. The audience highly praised the actors' performances and the director's professionalism.
The photographs also speak for themselves – they are something that will remain in the audience's memories for a long time...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
What was August like in our youth groups?
Hot and active, like the weather and interesting and busy.
All ten meetings were held online. The youth listened with interest to the topics of the month: ways to resolve conflicts peacefully, relationships between parents and children, ethics and aesthetics.
What will September be like?
Even more active and interesting...
Preparations for the final meetings have begun. Selected working groups will invite guests. Leaders will give presentations on how the five-month course has affected them, what has changed and how they will use the knowledge they have gained.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - EvangelischerEntwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The forum theater performances were in Kutaisi Youth Park. During the performances, there was an active discussion with the audience and a search for ways out of the situation in terms of violence.
The conversation was mainly attended by women who told stories of violence (only actors are in the photos, the audience abstains).
According to the young actors, their voices and important messages should reach many people, since facts of violence are often met.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Teenagers from ten municipalities of Western Georgia are actively participating in an online course on conflict management and violence prevention. Among their peers, they openly talk about challenges, stereotypes and the desire for change.
"I understand that the more I learn, the more I want to tell others. I want to protect myself and help others," said one of the participants.
Young people want to become ambassadors of peace in their regions and authors of positive changes.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The topics of conflict management and violence prevention are especially relevant for young people, as these issues are related to their everyday lives. During the meetings, they discuss various forms of violence, ways of peaceful resolution of conflicts, and the need for mutual support.
Participants note that open communication and exchange of experiences in a free space are very important for them. They are more aware of the dangers of violence, discuss protection mechanisms, and are ready to share information with others.
Young people hope that their participation will contribute to further awareness raising among their peers, which will contribute to the creation of a peaceful and safe environment.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Performing in the open air, even in hot July, is a good experience for our youth.
Forum Theatre held two performances in Kutaisi: in the renovated Central Park and in Veriko Anjaparidze Park.
Unfortunately, the audience refrains from taking photos...
The main thing is that they join the discussion, share the slogans of the Forum Theatre: violence is unacceptable, violence and bullying cannot be tolerated, people who have suffered from violence must be protected...
The reaction of foreign guests of the city was especially impressive when the actors introduced them to the essence and goals of the Forum Theatre in English.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Trainings with young people on conflict management and violence prevention are actively conducted. The goal of the trainings is to develop critical thinking, empathy and peaceful communication skills among the young people.
During the trainings, participants actively participate in discussions, role-playing games and group exercises which help them better understand the essence of the conflict and find non-violent solutions to everyday situations.
After the trainings, young people strive to create a safe and favorable environment, based on their own ideas, where different opinions do not lead to confrontation, but become a space for cooperation and development.
Such trainings help strengthen the culture of peace among young people and create a more effective model of coexistence in society in the long term prospect.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
