International Center for Peace and Integration - ICPI

17/06/2025

🇪🇺🇬🇪International Center for Peace and Integration is thrilled to share the experiences of participants from the Erasmus+ project "The Power of Young Artists," which took place in Poronin, Poland, from March 10-20, 2025!

This vibrant program brought together participants from seven different countries—Georgia 🇬🇪 , Lithuania 🇱🇹, Türkiye 🇹🇷 , Bulgaria 🇧🇬 , Poland🇵🇱 , Ukraine 🇺🇦 , and Jordan 🇯🇴 —each represented by a team of six. Organized by the "We Are For U" foundation,the project focused on artistic and creative workshops, ultimately leading to a public art performance at a local school for young children.

👫According to the participants, they immersed themselves in diverse art forms, including music, dance, acting, singing, painting, and creative writing. The inclusive and flexible approach of the organizers allowed everyone to step outside their comfort zones and explore new artistic expressions, ensuring a dynamic and rewarding experience for all.

🎓Beyond the workshops, the project was enriched by two unforgettable field trips—one to the picturesque town of Zakopane and another to the relaxing Chocholowskie Termy thermal center. These excursions, along with intercultural nights and engaging after-day activities, created a strong sense of community and cultural exchange among participants.

💃🏼Despite the intense schedule, the hard work and dedication of everyone involved paid off, culminating in an inspiring performance that left a lasting impact on both participants and the local audience. Participants expressed their deepest gratitude to "We Are For U" for their dedication to creating an inclusive and enriching environment.
Follow the link to learn more about the project:
https://bit.ly/ProjectResultsPresentationThePowerofYoungArtists

14/05/2025

📍On March 15th, with the support of ICPI, participants of the “Empower to Inspire” Erasmus+ training course held in Latvia took the next step by sharing their experience and knowledge with local Georgian youth through a practical and engaging workshop.

🌍 During the session, participants introduced young people to the Erasmus+ programme and international exchange opportunities, while also guiding them through interactive activities focused on personal development and self-reflection.

✨ Workshop highlights included:

🤝 Team-building exercises to foster trust and collaboration

🧭 Creating a Personal Life Map to visualize goals and aspirations

📣 Practical sharing techniques to strengthen communication and empathy

💬 The event empowered local youth with valuable tools and inspired them to take active steps toward their personal growth and participation in international programs.

🙌 Big thanks to our passionate youth workers for continuing to multiply the impact of the project at the local level!

🇪🇺 This initiative is made possible through the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.

14/05/2025

Despite the current situation in the country, we continue to work within our capacity under the given circumstances.

We would like to share some of the projects that have taken place in recent months with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
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📍We share highlights from the second stage of our two-part Erasmus+ training course "Empower to Inspire", which took place in Drusti, Latvia, bringing together youth workers from Georgia, Ukraine, Latvia, Romania, Italy, Spain, and Sweden.

🧠 Through experiential learning, youth workers enhanced their ability to connect with vulnerable youth, build trust, and provide meaningful support, while also deepening their own personal development and professional capacities.

💬 The training course empowered participants to confidently apply tools and methods in real-life situations and to continue making a positive impact within their local communities.

🎯 Special thanks to our dedicated trainer Luca Crivellari and our wonderful partners from Latvia Esi Labs for making this stage so impactful.

🇪🇺 This project is supported by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.

Last month was our favorite month of the year as we organized the second stage of our training course Empower to Inspire. And this time we could the participants from Georgia, Ukraine, Latvia, Romania, Italy, Spain, and Sweden show Latvian winter and farther develop their skills in self development and coaching. This time our favorite trainer from Italy Luka Crivellari was back to lead the training. In his very thorough and loving way he helped the participants to develop awareness, discover their uniqueness and provide new tools for coaching work with young people.

The project is funded by EU through Erasmus + programme. Big thanks to Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu aģentūra for this opportunity to share this experience with the participants.

25/03/2025

We want to share again a little bit of more about the second stage of our outdoor project, "Aim and Go", which took place in Barcani, Romania, from 27th of October to 4th of November 2024.
The main objectives of the project were:
- Develop outdoor skills for the participants ;
- Encourage personal growth and self-reflection and develop a greater sense of purpose and direction;
- Promote teamwork and leadership as values in youth work;
- Raise awareness and consideration for a healthy and active life style;
- Empower youth workers to cover this topic with target group;

The first stage of the project aimed to develop outdoor skills for the participants and equip them with a series of helpful methods in implementing learning experiences in outdoor education. So on the second stage participants were able to practice more the knowledge they gained on the first stage.
Most of the participants were the same on the first and second stage and it felt like meeting family again! Youth workers from Georgia, Spain, Romania, Ukraine, Italy, Azerbaijan, Turkey and North Macedonia gathered again and spent an unforgettable days, which made it more difficult to say good-buy again.
Coming back to their homes, Georgian participants were full of emotions and initiatives and they made their follow up activities in different cities of Georgia.

@ნათია სიდამონიძე from ICPI, together with her friends established the hiking club "Mokhetiale" in Gori municipality. The club aligns with the requirements of the National Curriculum and the general goals of education. In frame of follow up of "Aim and Go", Natia organized a hike with the members of the club in "Kaklebi forest". The first part of her session was focused on practical exercises for team and trust-building, while the second part covered information about hiking equipment and survival exercises in nature. As Natia is sharing, she used a lot of activities and methods from "Aim and Go" project. During the follow up activity local youth learnt how to pitch a tent, how to make a fire, how to take care of environment etc...

Aleko Jobava from ICPI experienced climbing first time in his life during "Aim and Go" project, second stage. He got so excited, he decided to continue climbing in Georgia, so after coming back, he organized a climbing activity with local youth.

Tazo Kvirikashvili from ICPI also wanted to share his experience and knowledge from "Aim and Go" with local youth and organized a trip in his hometown with local youth. They went to hike to "Ateni Volley". Tazo decided to make a workshop of "How to make a fire" with youth and he shared information about Erasmus + possibilities.

ირინა ფარჯიანი from ICPI decided to share her experience with kids from her region - Svaneti. She spoke about Erasmus + program with them, then decided them into small groups and with creative methods they have discussed following topics: Healthy life-style, Ecological problems in Svaneti region, Hiking and climbing. Kids in groups made some illustrations and then presented their results with the rest of the group.
We want to say special thanks again to 100% Playground for collaboration, trust and making this amazing project happen in both countries - Georgian and Romania!

02/12/2024

მშვიდობისა და ინტეგრაციის საერთაშორისო ცენტრი კატეგორიულად ვგმობთ ძალადობას საქართველოს მოქალაქეების მიმართ.
ვუერთდებით ახალგაზრდული ორგანიზაციების განცხადებას!
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ჩვენ, ახალგაზრდული ორგანიზაციებისა თუ საინიციატივო ჯგუფების წარმომადგენლები, ახალგაზრდული მუშაკები და ის ადამიანები, რომლებიც ახალგაზრდული პოლიტიკისა და პრაქტიკის განვითარებისთვის დაუღალავად ვშრომობთ, ხელს ვუწყობთ ჩვენს ქვეყანასა და ახალგაზრდებს, იყვნენ ადამიანის უფლებებზე, თავისუფლებაზე, თანასწორობაზე, კეთილდღეობასა და განვითარებაზე დაფუძნებული ევროპული ოჯახის ღირსეული წევრები, ვემიჯნებით 28 ნოემბერს ირაკლი კობახიძის მიერ გაკეთებულ განცხადებას, რომელიც საბოლოოდ ჭრის ევროინტეგრაციისკენ გაკაფულ გზას და სამუდამოდ ანადგურებს ახალგაზრდული სფეროს მიერ ბოლო ათწლეულების განმავლობაში მიღწეულ შედეგებს.

მოვუწოდებთ სფეროს წარმომადგენლებსა და საქართველოში მცხოვრებ ყველა ადამიანს, არ შეეგუონ საქართველოს ისტორიული არჩევანის გადაწერას!
ახალგაზრდებს, ახალგაზრდულ ჯგუფებსა და ორგანიზაციებს მოგიწოდებთ ერთობისკენ და პრო-აქტიურობისკენ.

27/11/2024

🎬 "ბექას სკოლის" და კინოთეატრ “კავეას” თანამშრომლობის ფარგლებში, 3 დეკემბერს, 19:00 საათზე "კავეას" გალერია თბილისის ფილიალში უფასო კინოჩვენებაზე გელით, სადაც იქნება წარდგენილი ფილმი - გლადიატორი II [2024]

ჩვენებას უმასპინძლებს ჩვენი ბელგიელი ESC მოხალისე Adrien Schallier.

დასწრება უფასოა, თუმცა მონაწილეთა რაოდენობა შეზღუდულია.
📍 გალერია თბილისი, ოთახი #3
სარეგისტრაციო ბმული 👇

🎬 გელით უფასო ინგლისურენოვან კინოჩვენებებზე Cavea Gallery-ის #3 დარბაზში. კინოკლუბი ხორციელდება Cavea-ს და ბექას სკოლის თანა....

12/11/2024

We remain committed to educating Georgian youth 🇬🇪 by providing them with opportunities to participate in fully-funded training programs abroad, made possible through support from the European Union. 🇪🇺
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Erasmus+ GAP 2 Project in Terrassa, Spain 🌻

In October, group of passionate young people from ICPI- Georgia went to Terrassa, Spain, as part of the Erasmus+ GAP 2 project, focused on raising awareness around mental well-being. Through engaging workshops, discussions, and creative activities, participants explored ways to support mental well-being and shared personal experiences in a safe and open environment. 🌱

From mindfulness exercises and group discussions to creative arts and outdoor activities, each day was packed with inspiring sessions aimed at fostering resilience, self-care, and community support. The participants learned practical tools and strategies to promote mental health in their communities, and they left feeling empowered to make a positive impact.

Project is Funded by EU Through Erasmus + programme. 🇪🇺

11/11/2024

Despite the current situation in the country, we continue to work within our capacity under the given circumstances.
We would like to share some of the projects that have taken place in recent months with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.

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📍We would like to share the project results of our two stage Erasmus+ training course called « Empower to Inspire ». The first stage took place in the city of Misaktsieli in Georgia during13-21 September and involved participants from 7 countries, Georgia, Ukraine, Latvia, Romania, Italy, Spain, and Sweden.

🧘‍♀️Together, and with the help of an amazing trainer, participants explored the different aspects of mental health, in order to understand themselves better and to further help youngster suffering from addiction with whom they will work in their local community.

Here you can read some insights of our participants:
📎Nini:The experience was profoundly valuable, as it provided deeper insights into our own psychology and equipped us with effective methods for working with young people. Moreover, I had the opportunity to connect with fascinating individuals, and the exchange of ideas and perspectives left a lasting impression. I am confident that the knowledge and skills gained from this training will be highly beneficial in my future endeavors.
📎Ana: Training course was more than just meeting my expectations, a wonderful practical course both personally and professionally. The insights, skills and experience I acquired are greatly important to myself and my career. I fostered the competences on how to support the youth with whom I work
📎Emma: “ For me project was amazing in a lot of ways , we Learned a lot of useful skills that i will use in my own work, we shared our experiences and connected on so many topics. I learned a lot about myself and improved my skills on how to be a better supporter for youth “

We are lookin forward to the second stage in Drusti, Latvia, the training course will equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide effective support, reduce harm, and improve the well-being of young people dealing with addiction. 🎁

Special thanks to our amazing trainer Anna Zedginidze and our Partner from Latvia Esi Labs.

🇪🇺The project is funded by EU through Erasmus + programme.

03/10/2024

🎬 Join us for enjoying a captivating short documentary on Georgian traditional music and dance, created by our talented German ESC volunteer, Kira Wöber. As part of her personal project, Kira interviewed individuals from various walks of life, all connected to the rich world of Georgian polyphonic music and dance🥁

🎼Throughout her journey, she immersed herself in Georgian culture and traditions, gaining deep insights into this unique heritage.

Don’t miss out on this beautiful exploration! 🪈

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F03edAiBnAA

Thank you Kira for this amazing project you created. We love you ❤
Special Thanks to : ხალხური სიმღერისა და ცეკვის აკადემიური ანსამბლი ,,ნართები" and The women’s ensemble იალონი • Ialoni

The project is financed in the frame of European solidarity corps by the European Union 🇪🇺
The project is supported by ezoTOPIA.

During my ESC, I got the opportunity to implement a personal project. As I was very impressed by Georgian traditional music right from the start, I knew that...

26/09/2024

🎤Open Call for Georgians to join the ESC (European Solidarity Corps) to volunteer in Ioannina, Greece!

You are:
- between 18-30 years
- available from October 2024 for a total duration 12 months.
- interested in youth work, culture, inclusion, social innovation.
- motivated, eager to take initiative, open minded and flexible.
- Interested by refugees conditions and status
- Communicative and social person
- No prior experiences in this specific field is required

📍You will get:
-Travel tickets covered
-Housed in an apartment in the center of Ioannina with 3 other volunteers, with all basic necessities
-Food is covered
-Monthly pocket money
-Transportation tickets for local transport

Hosting Organization: The International Centre for Sustainable Development (ICSD), is a non-profit based in Ioannina, Greece, since 2011. The organization works on projects related to economic development, entrepreneurship, regional planning, and social and economic development; and many projects helping vulnerable social groups.

🌸The ESC will allow the volunteers to support the refugee minors (13-18 years old) in 2 structures in Ioannina. The activities to raise awareness about the refugees’ challenges are supporting the organization with different young groups while strengthening the youth community of Ioannina.

The activities that the volunteers will take part in are various;
Develop workshops for the minors, such as Creative Expression, Cultural Exchange, Social Dialogue, Rights and Advocacy, Environment, Work on the promotion of NGOs` FB-group, web-site and Internet radio Space, Also Adventure Activities Support their visibility plan by writing articles. Movies, games, etc.

📎 If you are interested, please send us an email with CV and short motivational video describing your interest regarding the project, on: [email protected].

🕘Deadline: 2 of October – Please mention “ESC in Greece” in the subject line.

We wish you good luck!!!! ☀️

12/09/2024

The training course "Mountain to Move" has started! 🏔 The project will be a two-stage training on outdoor education, hiking 🥾 & sports for youth work in collaboration with our partner Adastra Ljubljana from Slovenia! 🇸🇮 The project brings together 28 youth workers from Slovenia, Georgia, Spain, Italy, Greece & Latvia. 🇸🇮🇬🇪🇪🇸🇮🇹🇬🇷🇱🇻

Special thanks to our guest speaker, director of ალგეთის ეროვნული პარკი / Algeti National Park, Zviad Khapava who warmly welcomed us this morning and introduced our group to the area and the characteristics of Algeti National Park. 🌳

The project is fully supported by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. 🇪🇺

06/09/2024

Do you feel like your smartphone has become an extension of your arm? 📱 Does its use dominate your time and does it have negative impact on you well-being? Are you curious about how other young people from other cultures experience this? Well so were we!

Together with Joetz organization we organized the youth exchange “Mindful Swipes & Outdoor Vibes” in Manglisi, Georgia from 17 – 26 of July 2024 which brought together young people from Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Czechia & Georgia. 🌿 We acknowledged the integral role of technology in modern life and focused on cultivating healthy relationships with digital tools. 💻 The project emphasized the importance of integrating mindful practices into daily routines to counteract the negative effects of excessive usage of technology (mainly smartphone usage and social media). 📱
The project provided the opportunity to learn from one another and share experiences, knowledge and perspectives on the use of for example smartphones. In exploring alternative ways of spending time, this project incorporated creative activities, sports and outdoor activities. We went on hikes 🥾explored salsa & bachata 💃 tried judo & yoga 🧘 learned new painting skills 🎨 we meditated and expressed ourselves through clay, we truly appreciated the nature around us and had fun around the campfire. 🔥 Read about how our Georgian participants experienced the project among the photos. 👀

This project was organized through the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union with our close partner organization ❤️