About the Project
The initiative boosts employability and social inclusion of disadvantaged young people from rural Georgia through accessible, digital green vocational training, a sustainable online platform, and a bilateral youth exchange. The focus spans sectors vital to the green transition while promoting gender equality, digital inclusion, and long-term civil society cooperation between Germany and Georgia.
- Focus areas: renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and sustainable entrepreneurship/eco-tourism.
- Target group: 100 rural youth in Georgia with attention to inclusion of women, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and LGBTIQ+ individuals.
- Outcomes: job-ready skills, cross-cultural understanding, and a platform that remains active beyond the project.
Key Facts
- Duration
- 01 Jun – 31 Dec 2025
- Coordinator
- Bridging Europe e.V. (Germany)
- Partner
- Civil Forum for Peace (Georgia)
- Participants
- 100 youth (≥50% female)
Main Activities
Online Training Modules
Three digital modules delivered July–September 2025 in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and green entrepreneurship/eco-tourism.
Online Platform
A sustainable platform hosting training content, job offers, and networking tools that remains active beyond the project.
Recruitment & Outreach
Selection of 100 youth from rural regions with inclusive outreach to reach at least 300 additional people.
Bilateral Youth Exchange
A 10-day exchange in Tbilisi in October 2025 with 15 Georgian and 15 German participants, including environmental actions and cultural workshops.
Mentoring & Local Support
Guidance from mentors and trainers with tailored support to ensure equal participation of marginalized groups.
Media & Community Engagement
Local stakeholder liaison and a social media strategy to grow the project’s Instagram audience to 1,000+ followers.
Timeline
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June 2025
Project launch, recruitment, and platform scoping.
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July – September 2025
Delivery of three digital training modules and platform rollout.
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October 2025
10-day bilateral youth exchange in Tbilisi with joint activities and stakeholder meetings.
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November – December 2025
Mentoring, evaluation, and sustainability planning with the platform continuing beyond project end.
Partners & Roles
Bridging Europe e.V. (Germany)
- Overall coordination and project management
- Quality assurance and monitoring
- Sustainability planning and long‑term impact
Civil Forum for Peace (Georgia)
- Support recruitment and inclusive selection of participants
- Lead outreach in rural regions and liaise with stakeholders and media
- Collect documentation and feedback for reporting
- Contribute to coordination meetings and evaluations
