Social Media Summer School starts !

On the 18th of July 2014 Social Media Summer School started. 

On the 22nd of July school had the second meeting. Participants got knowledge of internet tools like: Facebook, Google + and Gmail. Training will take place every Tuesday and Friday at 16:00 in the SIQA's office for summer time.

SIQA participated in "Volunteering Forum"

Between 11th and 14th of July 2014 took place "Volunteering Forum".Non-government organizations were presented, their vision of volunteering development, the key aspects of  volunteering and volunteers network.

Forum was organized by partnership of the organizations: "Borjgalo", "Guria Youth Resource - Center," "The Education Development and Employment Center," "Akhaltsikhe Youth Center", and "SIQA - Educational Initiatives Georgian Association", and with finantial support of  "East - West Management Institute" 

After "Tsutsaoba Party"

On the 15th of July 2014 in Rustavi's Park, SIQA'a team organized refreshing party " Tsutsaoba". Up to 70 participants had funny experience by taking part in games and activities.  The winners were awarded with prizes SIQA activities and for all the main prize was cooling feeling in the hot summer day :)

"Tsutsaoba" party !

Are you tired with summer heat ? Need some chill out ? There is great opportunity coming !

On Tuesday, the 15th of July 2014 at 16:00 we invite you to Rustavi Cultural Park for the ivent " Tsutsaoba".

Wear collourful clothes and bring bottles for water it so going to be water fight :)

Warm welcome of new volunteers

On the 8th of July 2014, in the Siqa's office was volunteers meeting. Previous and current volunteers together with Siqa staff welcome new EVS volunteers Figen and Mihriban form Turkey.

It was good time for exchange experience and make plan for future activity. 

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!

One more gender equality workshop

On the 14 th of March 2014 took place new workshop about gender equality in Gardabani, in school number 1. Volunteers from France made interesting presentation and implemented discussion to make youth think about the topic. Participants were very active and willingly came out with their opinions.

Comic book club started its live !

On the Thursday 13 of March 2014 first meeting of Comic Club Club had place. Participants read episodes of comics : " Transformers " and "Mouse Guard " also learnt about history on comic books. They were provided with information where to do a comic by themselves.

We encourage you to join meetings of the club every Thursdays ta 17:00 in SIQA'a office at Megobroba str. 12/56 Rustavi.

International Women’s Day : Upside down

During International Women’s Day volunteers form SIQA and GYE ( Georgian Youth for Europe) have organized small happening with topic: “Upside down”. The goal of the happening was taking attention of pedestrians to the stereotyped roles of women and men, played by opposite actors. For example: man was taking care for baby while a woman was driving a car, girls were playing cards, when boy was bringing them tea and cleaning around.

By the funny and exaggerated sketches participants wanted to make people think about gender equality and roles of men and women in Georgian society. Either volunteers and passing people had nice time and hopefully moment for some reflection.

Comic Book Club starts next Thursday !

On the 13th of March 2014 Comic Book Club stats ! We invite everybody from 12 years old to join our meeting. Club will take place in SIQA's office on Megobroba av. 12/ 56 Rustavi at 17:00 every Thursday. 

Working language is English, we will read, review and discuss about comic books like : "Marvel" “DC” “Image” “Dark Horse” “Independent Publication”

Participation in the club is free. 

Gender equality workshop

In the 24th February 2014 EVS volunteers from France went to the school in Gardabani to make a workshop about gender equality. The purpose of the training was to familiarize the participants with more detailed information about gender equality. to show them stereotypes and give chance to debate of the traditional role of men and women.

The training was translated from English to Georgian and Azerbaijan languages.

The meeting was highly appreciated by the pupils who have raised awareness of gender equality.

Volunteering fair

On the 15th February 2014, SIQA was taking part in  volunteering exhibition in the Marriot Hotel in Tbilisi. There was chance to discus about volunteering in Georgia, to share experience and ideas. 

Such exhibitions helps young people to find interesting volunteering activities, as well improves their  start to professional career.

Event about Wielkopolska region

On the 14th of February 2014, polish volunteers organised event about one of the regions in Poland : Wielkopolska  - The Grater Poland. 

During the event participants had chance to learn about landscape, cities, cuisine and traditions of the Wielkopolska Voivodeship, where Ewelina and Mateusz were studying.

Presentation showed also the capital city Poznań with it's sightseeing place, historical background and modern leisure parks.

Gathered audience was delighted with the information that Poznań were beating the Guinness record in setting up the fire lampions in 2012, with about 12 000 lampions.

Patritipants learn also why this region is called: " Land of potato" and had chance to discover it by trying the traditional regional dishes: soup " Ślepa ryba" (Blind fish) and potatoes with cottages cheese "Pyry z gzikiem" 

Next movie evening on Tuesday 4.02. !

On the 4th of  February 2014 at 17:00 o'clock we invite you for a movie evening in SIQA. Shartava 4. This time we will see animated film : "The Croods" as usual in English with English subtitles.

Support for Ukraine

On the 25th January 2014 SIQA was one of organizers of city demonstration to show Georgian support for people protesting in Ukraine. The event took place in the main square of Rustavi.

Youth camp 15-19 January

On the January 15, 2014 started organized by SIQA youth camp.  The camp was leaded by "Civic Education and Teacher Training Program" project, which is funded by USAID, implemented by PH International and  - partner in the region.

Participants of the five-day camp came from seven municipalities in the Kvemo Kartli region, 24 schools, including: 12 of  Georgian and 12 of Azeri schools. There were 3 representatives from each school (civic education teacher and two senior pupils) During the camp they had training about  intercultural education , civic activities , planning and realization of projects. Camp participants developed specific projects to solve the problems in the municipalities. Project involves collaboration with local government representatives.

Civic Education and Teacher Training Program is designed to improve the quality of civic education in the school and increase youth participation in the process of building a democratic society.

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SIQA's Carrnaval

On the 6th of January 2014 the SIQA's Carnival took place. The topic of the event was: "With the Grinch find the hidden gifts " During the evening participants, divided into two teams were taking part into several  competitions: sport, dance and singing. The presentation about SIQA's year 2013  and about Travel Club activities were showed. For the final laterns were fired and released into the sky.

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SIQA - the best youth organization of 2013 !

By the ministry of Sport and Youth of Goergia - SIQA was named as the best youth organization of the year.