Goals

Problem statement:

Due to our reality the level of general education among pupils is low, which also reduces the level of being socially active. It is important to inform the youth about the culture of volunteerism and working for the welfare of the society. Unfortunately some young people even fail to know what volunteerism is and if they know it, they don’t know how they can get involved in it.
This problem is partly caused by lack of informal education in schools. There should be more clubs, more unions where pupils would be able to talk about different topics, express their opinions and develop their analyzing skills. I was the chairperson of self-government for 2 years and I realized that only self-government cannot do this. Despite the support of the administration at least a minimum funding is needed, which is difficult in school conditions.
Raising awareness in our time can be achieved by means of self-education and self-development, this is why I think we have more children with high awareness than before. But there are children who need a little push. Once I was also attracted by an active lifestyle, when I saw how enjoyable volunteerism was.

How will your initiative achieve/contribute to this change?

I see literature as one of the solutions and a way to help these children. Literature combines all fields of art, allows to talk about any topic, and one develops through discussion and searching for the truth in clash of opinions. In order not to let our club be limited to small meetings, it will take a form of “a live library”. Every person has a life experience which is interesting to share and it can be related to literature. Avelumers will help each other to broaden perspectives: we will read the same books and discuss them, have debates, invite playwrights, authors and book publishers. Avelum is a character of Otar Chiladze who is a symbol of identity, perception of oneself and freedom. My great wish is not enough to carry out all that, because a book foundation is necessary so that the children could read the same books and to give the club a regular and organized nature (which the school lacks). Also the space that will be informally arranged and will interest even such a person who doesn’t read yet and has no civil awareness developed.

What will happen to your initiative and to the purchases?

The purchased items after school will be managed by the pupils’ self-governments, school library. They will be under the supervision of the director and headmaster of the school.

How will initiative provide equal opportunity for men and women?

Girls as well as boys will be equally able to get involved in the initiative and use the items.