Strengthened families and empowered youth for social and economic development in Zugdidi
2023-2025
The main goal of the project is to support 200 socially vulnerable children aged 0-18 and 150 caregivers living in Zugdidi city, as well as the villages of Rukhi and Koki, who require assistance due to various social factors.
The project also plans to support 50 young people in the target community by helping them develop social, life, employability and entrepreneurial skills.
Additionally, the project includes support for public schools in the target villages through piloting a career guidance program and raising awareness about gender equality.
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