Government of Georgia approved "Action Plan for development of State's Youth Policy 2015-2020"

January 23rd, Tbilisi (MSY) --- Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia in partnership with NGO "Peace and Development Academy" organized two days event

"Pivot Point Academy's" office in Georgia join the social program implemented by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia. The program aims to advocate and to promote learning and working opportunities for youngsters with disabilities. In the scope of this social program, Pivot Point Academy in Georgia will provide one year study courses and lessons in cosmetology and esthetics for the beneficiaries of the social program

15th Anniversary of partnership between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Georgia, was celebrated on 20th of October. 

The members of Cross-sectorial Coordination Council adopted the final draft of State's Youth Policy Action Plan on implementation of the "State's Youth Policy Document 2015-2020" at the meeting on 17th of October, 2014. The Action Plan was developed by stakeholders (Government agencies, NGOs, experts) and the process was supported by UNICEF and UNFPA offices in Georgia.  

--- The informational meeting with the participation of Mr. Levan Kipiani, the Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia, Mrs. Maia Panjikidze, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and Mr. Gela Dumbadze, the State Minister for Diaspora Issues regarding the visit of Ukrainian Youth in the "Camp of Future" (Anaklia) took place at the Ministry's office.

Three-day training seminar regarding "Volunteering" held in Ambrolauri (a town in a western Georgia) from 5th to 7th of September, 2014. Around 25 youngsters between the ages of 18 to 26, as well as the non-governmental organizations working in the field of youth participated in the event.

12th August, Tbilisi (MSY) --- On 17 December 1999, in its resolution 54/120, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12th of August is declared International Youth Day. The Slogan of International Youth Day 2014 is "Youth and Mental Health."

The competition aiming to select the Georgia's Youth Representative to the United Nations Organization (UN) for 2014-2015 is finished. Mr. Lasha Shakulashvili was selected among other candidates and will represent Georgia at UN during 2014-2015 periods. Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia congratulates Mr. Lasha Shakulashvili his victory and wishes him success in the future career.

Deputy Minister Rati Bregadze welcomed participants of an internship program specially developed by the Office of the State Minister of Georgia for Diaspora Issues for the Georgian diaspora living abroad.