Welcome back to DRONI Wrapped. May greeted us with some phenomenal weather and lots of sun. Just perfect for the many major events that took place in the course of the month. Whether Europe Day, Tbilisi Open Air or the many activities at DRONI – the sun gave us extra energy for everything.
And May was indeed stuffed with activities and events at Youth Association DRONI: There were game nights, workshops about topics such as media literacy or gender-based stereotypes and a clean-up walk at Lisi Lake. We even started a new German speaking-club that is taking place every Thursday from now on.
With the Eurobus we did some serious traveling, too! We had trips to the Europe Day in Tbilisi as well as four different stops in Armenia. We met many amazing young people and spread the word of European opportunities and much more. International projects took place in Italy, Spain and Greece.
Read more about everything that happened in May in this month’s edition of DRONI Wrapped:
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Local Events:
→ Get Ready Workshop: Let’s Talk about Energizers – May 1st
In this workshop, we shared our favorite energizers from Erasmus+ projects — the fun, playful games that boost energy, build group spirit and break the ice during the project.
→ International Meet & Greet: Game Night – May 1st
Our Droni volunteers prepared a fun evening with different card games at our favourite bar Atoneli 20.
→ Dissemination Workshop: Youth in Action – May 3rd
This was the dissemination of a project that took place in Georgia in April with young people committed to supporting children and people with disabilities.
→ Get Ready Workshop: Media Literacy & Disinformation – May 6th
Here, the concept of media literacy and the importance of recognizing fake news were introduced. Participants explored different types of misinformation with real-life examples.
→ International Meet & Greet: Clean-Up at Lisi Lake – May 10th
In cooperation with Parki Ar Minda, we organised a trash clean up at Tbilisi’s Lisi Lake. Participants came together to enjoy the good weather and pick up trash.
→ Get Ready Workshop: Inner Child – May 15th
This workshop created a warm and safe space for participants to explore their early memories, emotions, and beliefs.
→ Get Ready Workshop: Gender-based Stereotypes – May 19th
Participants engaged in a thoughtful exploration of how stereotypes shape perceptions and behaviors in society, identifying common stereotypes and their limits and harms.
→ German Speaking-Club: May 22nd & 29th
During the first two sessions of our weekly German Speaking-Club we practiced introducing ourselves and talking about hobbies as well as travel vocabulary and phrases. If you have an A1 level or better in German, join us for the next sessions on Thursday at 18:00!
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Eurobus Project:
MEET UP On Wheels: Road Trip Across the Caucasus
→ The Eurobus is a project that has the purpose to empower and connect young people and takes place all over the South Caucasus region. With interactive workshops, we disseminate information on European opportunities throughout Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. It’s a regional collaboration to support youth-led initiatives and the access to educational and professional resources.
In May we visited the Europe Day in Tbilisi as well as four different youth organizations/centers in Armenia. The visits were very rewarding and we are grateful for all the engaged participants.
Europe Day, Tbilisi, Georgia – May 9th: Click to find out more
Gyumri, Armenia – May 15th: Click to find out more
Oshakan, Armenia – May 16th: Click to find out more
Here, the EU ambassador to Armenia joined us for the session! Read his post here
Yerevan, Armenia #1 – May 17th: Click to find out more
Yerevan, Armenia #2 – May 17th: Click to find out more
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International Projects:
→ Cyber (R)evolution – April 24th – May 3rd in Alexandroupoli, Greece 🇬🇷
This youth exchange was focused around teaching young people about AI in different parts of our life, cybersecurity, 3D design and VR. Participants also explored digital art’s role in promoting youth engagement and gender equality.
→ Partnership Building Activity: Mobility of Masters – May 5th – 13th in La Molina, Spain 🇪🇸
This was a partnership building activity with organizations from Europe and partner countries. We shared best practices, co-developed future Erasmus+ project ideas and visited Andorra, where we met with government officials to discuss how to boost youth participation both locally and abroad.
→ Group leaders of inclusive Erasmus+ mobilities involving minors – May 21st – 28th in Galbiate, Italy 🇮🇹
During this training, participants spent some time diving into what it means to be a teenager and into the different things teens need to learn and experience during this time, like becoming more independent, figuring out who they are, and building strong relationships.
In other international news, we are proud to share that the Head of our Organisation, Giorgi Kikalishvili, has been awarded “KEKS European of the Year 2025” at the KEKS Network’s 20th Anniversary Conference in Sweden.
This recognition celebrates Giorgi’s dedication to international cooperation and empowering young people through meaningful cross-border experiences. Click to find out more
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Thanks for reading DRONI Wrapped – May 2025! We hope you could gain some insights into the ongoing events at DRONI Youth Association and would love to see you soon at our upcoming activities. Follow our website and social media to always stay on top of what’s next!
If you have any feedback, questions or proposals for new workshops/events, we’ll be happy to hear from you! See you next month!