A group of 23 young and dynamic individuals, including YMCA Georgia leaders, Generation Next project scholarship holders and local community youth recently gathered at Camp Orange for a transformative two-day leadership development workshop. The event was designed to foster leadership skills, inspire community engagement and create a network of motivated young people.
The workshop featured a diverse range of topics, each led by a scholarship holder. Sessions covered essential leadership skills such as team-building, effective communication, public speaking and promoting tolerance. Additionally, the workshop delved into important social issues like addiction, procrastination and the responsible sharing of resources.
To ensure active participation, each session incorporated interactive elements – encouraging attendees to engage in discussions, share experiences and provide valuable feedback. This collaborative approach created a dynamic and supportive learning environment.
YMCA Georgia plans to make this leadership development workshop a recurring event, with the next session scheduled for April 2025. By providing regular opportunities for young people to connect, learn and grow, YMCA Georgia aims to empower the next generation of leaders and inspire them to make a positive impact on their communities.
This event was a significant milestone in activating young people from the local community and encouraging them to become more involved in public life. By fostering leadership skills and promoting social awareness, YMCA Georgia is empowering young individuals to shape a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
Meet the Scholarship holders:
Tekla is from Tbilisi; currently studying at Tbilisi State University, at the Faculty of English Literature
Nino is from Karajala, a village located in eastern Georgia, Kahketi region. She is a future doctor, currently student at Tbilisi State University at the Faculty of Medicine.
Luka comes from Kutaisi, currently he lives in Tbilisi, studying at Tbilisi State University of Physical Education & Sports, Faculty of Coaching.
Nino is Tbilisi, She studies at Faculty of Biology at Agrarian University.
Like many other schollarship holders, Julieta moved to Tbilisi from Ninotsminda for educational purposes. Currently she is a student at Ilia State University, Faculty of English Literature.
Giorgi is from Tbilisi; He is another future doctor among scholarship holders, studying at Tbilisi State Medical University, Faculty of General Medicine.
Irine from Tbilisi, studing at Tbilisi State Academy of Arts; Faculty of History of Arts.
Elene is from Telavi, she studies at Black Sea International University at Faculty of Business Administration.
Arushiak is from Akhalkalaki, currently studying at Samtskhe-Javakheti State University, Faculty of Georgian Literature.
Ana is from town Gori; Currently studying at Georgian Institute of Public Affairs; Faculty of Business Administration.
