Georgia | Applied Civic Education and Teacher Training (ACETT) program for Georgia | 29 Jun 2012

As part of the 2012 Civics Camp cycle, USAID Caucasus Mission Director, Mr. Stephen Heykin visited civics education summer camp in Bazaleti Training Center. Civics education summer camp was held in the framework of the Applied Civic Education and Teacher Training Program (ACETT) implemented by PH International Georgia and funded by USAID. In total more than 270 civics club students from 11 regions of Georgia were participants of the camp. Mr. Stephen Heykin welcomed participants and spoke about USAID and its activities in Georgia. The guest mentioned that this year the USA Embassy and USAID are celebrating 20 years of partnership with Georgia. Currently USAID funds 40 projects in Georgia to support development of democracy in the country. Civics club students shared information about the results of their activities and initiatives and asked questions about civics involvement of their peers and civics education in USA. “I have heard a lot about your activities and I am happy to hear about the improvements you are making in your communities. We are proud to support that work through the ACETT program” said the guest at the end of the meeting. At the end of the meeting, participants of the camp sung a hymn, which they prepared specially for the event. The event was covered by Media.