Donors /Partners:

1. World Vision Germany
2. Bank Republic (Societe Generale Group)

Overall budget:

Part of the budget assigned to EDEC:  850,00 GEL

Objective: Supporting socially vulnerable talented young people, developing / realizing their abilities and skills

Target group(s): Socially vulnerable youth, private sector, education sector

Beneficiaries: Socially vulnerable youth, private sector, education sector

Conducted activities:

1. In July 2008, a large-scale exhibition was held with the participation of graduates of the Applied Arts Centers; the latter introduced their works to a significant number of people
2. In September and in October 2009, with support of Bank Republic, “The Exhibition and Sale of Art Works by Talented Young People” was implemented
3. Art events were organized at Bank Republic’s office in Kutaisi and the head office in Tbilisi

Achieved results:

1. The Center for Applied Arts was established in Kutaisi; 21 young individuals joined the center
2. Through a 10-month course, these young people mastered to craft with batik, felt, tapestry, clay and enamel
3. 51 young people, mostly from socially vulnerable families, participated in the Bank Republic component of the project