Race for the cure

SIQA 's volunteers have joined a charity event "Race for the cure"  on the 29th of June in the aera of Turtle Lake in Tbilisi. The race was organized by the Women's Health and Welfare Association "Hera", U.S. Agency for International Development program and Susan G. Komen Foundation. The run goal was to raise public awareness about breast cancer and early detection services promotion. The event was held within 2 and 5 km distance.

SIQA's team need your votes !

SIKA - The team takes part in the competition, which goal is to get resources for the Summer Media School.
It will be given chance and support children with social and digital competence.
Victory in the contest  is according to number of votes.
Please login here for voting !

Access Sumer School !

From 30th of June till 4th of July 2014 took place English Access Microscholarship Program Summer School, held in the English language. During that time students were participating in exciting trainings and workshops.

Active part in the Summer School had volunteers : Peace Corps and EVS.

On the last day participants had chance to rest in the nature and learn useful things during Survival Course in Borjomi National Park. They had 9 kiloeter- long triail through the woods, instructions on how to survive in the wilderness, basic tips on firs aid., safe way of setting fire  and making simple meal and setting a tent. Student spent time collaborating with each other and developing team building skills, and also had opportunity to speak with English speaking instructor and practice their English in real live situation.

More photos you can find :here

Week without plastic bags

SIQA is one of the organizers of the action "One week without plastic bags" and encourage you to join it.

From June 16 until June 22 try not to take extra plastic bags for everything you buy. You can use plastic bags, which have been already purchased, but please do not purchase a new one.

If you have a question, why???

See the video ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLgh9h2ePYw

Cleaning action !

On the 25 th of April SIQA has organized cleaning action of the area of river bank. It was dedicated to the International Earth Day. Youth participants collected a lot of trashes: plastic bottles, cans. papers, bags, etc. They showed that taking care of environment is important for them and they want to change Georgian mentality about garbage in the nature.

Polish Easter Workshop

In the week before Easter Polish volunteers have organized two workshops about ways of decorating eggs according to Polish tradition. Participants had to chance to learn and try different ways of making patterns on eggs for example scratching, using liquid wax.

At the end work was presented in Easter composition.

 

Open your eyes Rustavi !

Are you keen on Photography? Do you want to see your hometown in a different light? Or maybe you just would like to document your neighbours’ new installation on a yard or balcony? 

Why don’t you join our creative initiative?

It's photography project!

If you're interested in taking part in the photo-project, send your pictures to Anna by the 30th of April: cwynar.anna@yahoo.com

Chosen photos will be show in the exhibition in Museum of Rustavi on 10th of June !

You'll find all required information in the attached poster!