Goals

Problem statement:

The village Khikhani is located 35 kilometers from the center of in the Marneuli. Villagers are the eco-migrants from high mountains of Adjara region. The village is bordered on one side with Azerbaijan and on the other side with Armenian compact villages. There are friendly ties between these villages, although most the villagers do not speak Georgian. Also, in none of the villages young people have a place where they could gather for cultural events, which would help them to bond and become friends by learning the Georgian language and sharing each other's culture.
As I mentioned, these villages are far from the city center, public transportation is a problem, which is why young people are not able to go and participate in cultural, educational and training events, that are carried out in city center. Because of all this, there is a need for a community center that will serve all three villages.

Proposed Solution:

In project scope I, Nana Gabaidze, agree to devote two rooms of the first floor of my own house, which has divided the two rooms (about 90 square meter) for the community center. (Unfortunately there is no alternative space in the village). Currently I am working as a Georgian and Russian language teacher at the public school of Khikhani village and as a head of Khikhani kindergarten.
Because of all this, I have a big authority in these three villages, I’m in constant relationship with youth. currently I have girl’s and boy’s soccer and folk groups.

Mentioned activities are done on volunteer bases, also, often I have assistance from the local non-governmental organizations and the local municipality. (Government offers free transportation for youth to the various competitions and events). You can watch about me in the film made by NGO "Javakheti Media Center" http://mediacentri.ge/?p=1049&lang=ka.
In case I win the competition of "Orbeliani Georgia” I plan to repair the mentioned space. Repair work will involve rural village volunteers. After renovation is completed the following groups will be established in the "Community House": a) A group of Georgian language – where Azerbaijani and Armenian youth members will learn Georgian language on a conversational level. 2 hours per week for 3 months will be devoted to this activity.
I'll be a teacher on a volunteer basis B) Folk Group - where young people will learn traditional dances and handwork on a volunteer basis. All of this will help youngsters to have a friendly relationship with each other.

Sustainability:

The project is sustainable as the "community house" will remain as a gathering place for young people in the future. Also in the near future we are planning to expand.
In Partnership with local NGOs and local municipality we will be able to purchase equipment (chairs, tables, a computer and a projector), which will grant the opportunity to have a greater variety of event at the "community house"

Equal gender opportunity:

Center activities will equally involve girls and boys from Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. “Community house” will available for other residents of the village as well, who will contribute to the development of the Community House”.