The American Corner in Akhaltsikhe hosted the Access Program students on April 27. Among the invited guest were Ann Martin, Executive Director of PH International and Berdia Natsvilishvili, Director of PH International Georgia Office. Zaira Keleptrishvili, Coordinator of Akhaltsikhe American Corner greeted the students and briefed them about the history and functions of the American Corner. The day continued with a presentation on American customs and holidays delivered by Peace Corps Volunteers Sarah Penrod and Ben Miller. Videos depicting the celebration of the 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Halloween caused a lot of interest among the students. The presentation was followed by Q & A session and interactive games related to the topic of American customs and holidays.

On April 14 ACETT’s partner “Biliki Society” resumed the results of student contest on civic education, which was held among 26 schools in Shida Kartli region. Contest portrayed student knowledge about democracy and citizen participation in civic life.

On May 15, event “Democratic Universe” was held in Telavi with participation of ACETT partner schools in the Kakheti region. Event included presentation of student research about the protection of the rights of the people with disabilities in Telavi.

High school students from Armenia, Turkey and across New England are actively engaged in online discussions about issues ranging from leadership and social entrepreneurship to personal hopes for the future, through a new program implemented by PH International and ARI Movement.

High school students from Armenia, Turkey and across New England are actively engaged in online discussions about issues ranging from leadership and social entrepreneurship to personal hopes for the future, through a new program implemented by PH International and ARI Movement.

High school students from Armenia, Turkey and across New England are actively engaged in online discussions about issues ranging from leadership and social entrepreneurship to personal hopes for the future, through a new program implemented by PH International and ARI Movement.

“Shake Hands with Health” is the slogan under which student members of civics clubs of the Samegrelo region are presenting peer trainings and distributing leaflets to promote healthy lifestyles.

On April 7, Access Program in Gori hosted Corrie Weins, English Language Fellow, who made a presentation on Education System in the United States. Corrie Weins described the three main types of schools in America and talked of the lifestyle and routine of the American students. Corrie’s presentation was followed by a short film about the daily life of one of Chicago schools.

PH International, in the framework of the USAID-funded Applied Civic Education and Teacher Training Program, completed social media trainings for students of school civics clubs. The two-day trainings inspired 131 young leaders from nine regions on using social media for civic initiatives and finding solutions together for issues that youth face on a daily basis.

On March 25th, in the framework of the Applied Civic Education and Teacher Training Program (ACETT), 120 students from 20 schools and civics clubs of Guria region participated in “What Can I Do for My Community.”