Spring has finally arrived in Tbilisi! We hope you have just the same kind of energy kick that we do at Youth Association DRONI. March was a month filled to the brim with exciting workshops, reaching from global warming to education for all. Our DRONI members even had the opportunity to create stickers and short films at our Get Ready Workshops.
With the Eurobus, we made it all the way to Adigeni and had a great session with local youngsters. Additionally, DRONI members were involved in numerous international projects from Finland over Greece all the way to Türkiye!
Have a closer look at all the activities that took place throughout March:
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Local Events:
→ Get Ready Workshop: Creating stickers – March 4th
You could create your own stickers with an easy homemade method and discuss the use of stickers in activism.
→ Get Ready Workshop: Global warming & climate change – March 12th
The participants could discuss how climate change is impacting developing countries and the solutions we can create.
→ Get Ready Workshop: Negotiation – March 14th
The participants found out why we negotiate and how to achieve the best possible results for everyone.
→ Get Ready Workshop: Education for all – March 17th
This workshop not only emphasised that education is a solid foundation for a lot of other causes, but also that all of human rights related topics are intertwined.
→ Get Ready Workshop: Gender-based violence – March 25th
In this dissemination workshop participants talked about different types of gender-based violence, its reasons, motives, examples and did various types of group activities.
→ Get Ready Workshop: The art of cinematography – March 26th
In this interactive workshop, participants explored the fundamentals of cinematography, learning how to capture emotions, create atmosphere, and convey messages through action.
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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.
After visits to Ponichala and Gori, this month the Eurobus visited Adigeni. Working with young people from the Adigeni and Akhaltsikhe regions was really rewarding. We want to continue our momentum and visit even more places in the future!
Adigeni – March 22nd: Click to find out more
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International Projects:
→EU Youth Goals: From Discovery to Action – February 20th – 25th in Gaziantep, Türkiye 🇹🇷
This project brought together participants from Georgia, Türkiye, Czechia, Morocco, Jordan, and Ukraine. The participants worked on addressing challenges such as inequality and discrimination. Through various simulation activities, they explored the EU Youth Goals and developed critical thinking skills. At the end of the exchange, the young people shared their experiences with one another, and new initiatives were born.
→Log In Log Out – March 3rd – 11th in Komotini, Greece 🇬🇷
The project, “Log In Log Out”, brought together participants from Georgia, Latvia, Greece, Lithuania, and Slovenia. They explored the work of non-governmental organizations, visited a local library, and engaged in discussions with Greek youth about the connection between a healthy lifestyle and technology.
→Youth Workers for Environmental Rights – March 17th – 22nd in Kokkola, Finland 🇫🇮
This Erasmus+ seminar focused on understanding environmental rights, strengthening the role of youth workers, and developing nature-based learning methodologies. This seminar was an invaluable learning experience, opening new perspectives on sustainability, environmental justice, and youth empowerment. A special thank you to Villa Elba for the warm hospitality and inspiring discussions!
→Escape from Addiction – March 19th – 27th in Ankara, Türkiye 🇹🇷
The main goal of this project is to promote a healthy lifestyle among young people and raise awareness about addiction prevention through proper education.
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Upcoming activities:
→ Get Ready Workshop: Youth Power – April 1st
→ International Meet and Greet: Quiz Night – April 3rd
→ Get Ready Workshop: Mindfulness – April 4th
→ Eurobus visit to Akhmeta – April 5th
→ Get Ready Workshop: Good News – April 7th
→ Get Ready Workshop: Environmental protection and climate change – April 10th
→ Get Ready Workshop: Debated Chicago Style – April 11th
→ Chess Blitz Tournament – April 12th
→ Eurobus visit to Zestaponi – April 14th
→ Get Ready Workshop: Cheap Traveling – April 15th
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Thanks for reading DRONI Wrapped – March 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. To always stay on top of what happens next, have a look at the new event-calendar on our homepage.
If you have any feedback, questions or proposals for new workshops/events, we’ll be happy to hear from you!