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Resonance’s projects address young people (14-30 years old), youth workers, NGOs, educational institutions, governmental and self-governmental bodies, local communities, and businesses. The total number of the participants had exceeded 3,000 in 2023.
Since the organisation was established in 2003, it has initiated and partnered in more than 50 national and international projects, including youth exchanges, training programs, monitoring and advocacy campaigns, initiatives on youth policy development, organising local, national and international events.
Resonance Foundation has been a partner in several Erasmus+ projects (KA1) on education for democracy and coordinated an Erasmus+ (KA2) project focused on youth entrepreneurship, media, and communication, both targeting young people from across Europe.
The organisation contributed to the establishment of over 30 cross-sectoral consortiums supporting youth initiatives in 14 regions of Ukraine, engaging youth workers, NGOs, local self-government, and schools.
To ensure sustainable impact, Resonance works closely with policymakers and key stakeholders shaping youth policy in Ukraine, including regional Departments of Education, members of Parliament, and youth NGOs.
General project management
Monitoring and quality assurance
Implementation of the project activities in Ukraine
The mission of Gergart is to support the development of the regions of Georgia, especially Kazbegi municipality, by strengthening youth through non-formal education methods and innovative, creative approaches.
The main spheres of work encompass supporting and encouraging youth development, popularising non-formal education methods, and promoting and developing a culture of volunteering. Additionally, Gergart focuses on supporting the creation of a tolerant environment, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and fostering the concept of social entrepreneurship.
The organisation prioritises supporting the active involvement of vulnerable groups in social life, facilitating public participation processes, and stimulating and promoting environmental activities. Organisation’s efforts extend to studying ecological problems and collaboratively working on implementing sustainable solutions to address them.
As an organisation, Gergart is experienced in youth work. Gergart’s team, and especially those involved in this project, has worked with different youth groups, including NEET youth from regions and youth with disabilities, and ensuring diversity of beneficiaries in every project/activity is one of the main principles of our work.
Gergart has used art as a tool addressing different topics in various projects. For example, in 2018, Gergart started the project “Art of Civil Activism,” financed by the US Embassy in Georgia, aiming to support the creation of an active civil society in Kazbegi municipality by addressing a number of major problems in the municipality using different types of art practice (photography, graffiti, movies).
Art (movie making, photography, blogging) as a methodology was used in international exchange projects funded by Erasmus+ in 2020 “Towards Diversity,” in 2021 – “Young Europeans’ Stories,” and in EVZ funded projects in 2022 – “Moving Memories” and in 2023 – “Youth Cope with Conflicts.”
Ensuring project communication and dissemination
Implementation of the project activities in Georgia
General coordination of the community-based youth work activities
The association was officially founded in 2022 and started offering educational activities to diverse target groups, focusing particularly on innovative artistic and cultural practices.
Among others, members of the association offer sensory labyrinth theatre for adults and children, applied improvisation for organized groups, forest walks for creatives, visual chats with individuals and groups of international communities in Lichtenberg, and more.
Their team has experience in planning and implementing international projects, developing creative and educational workshops, training courses in youth and adult education, non-formal education in schools and youth centres, and activities in art spaces and institutions.
The association’s experience explicitly brings visual communication and understanding of high-quality design to a field. It also has a well-developed network of Berlin-based organisations working with refugees and experience implementing forest walks in urban environments. Despite being a newcomer in capacity-building programs as a legal entity, KulturNest possesses great human resources.
The participation of KulturNest’s team in the CivicArt project is crucial due to its diverse expertise and innovative approach to societal change through art and education. Furthermore, KulturNest brings a broad network among artists and social educators, which can also serve as a valuable resource for identifying and engaging with diverse artistic talents who can contribute to the project’s objectives.
Provides expertise in visual communication and artistic innovation for civic education.
Facilitates networking and planning for CivicArt Alliance events.
Supports sustainability and development strategies for the project.
Since 2016, IICL has been organizing various activities for the local community in collaboration with youth groups and local councils, both in Letur and neighboring areas like Sierra del Segura. It actively participates in the Letur Citizen Forum, where it helps organize events and projects related to social and environmental issues, and also has a say in local politics.
In addition to these efforts, IICL focuses on promoting culture and civic education. It helps young people from different backgrounds participate in exchange programs like Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, fostering a greater understanding of different cultures and civic responsibility.
This includes ensuring that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the municipality and surrounding region have equal access to these opportunities.
Alongside these international programs, IICL also arranges local cultural events, workshops, and educational activities. By addressing the cultural and educational needs of the region, especially in areas where such activities are lacking, IICL contributes to building a stronger, more inclusive community.
Through its work in promoting culture and civic education, IICL aims to empower young people in Sierra del Segura de Albacete to become active and informed citizens, capable of making positive contributions to their communities and society.
Brings expertise in youth mobilities and civic education for young people in small communities.
Enriches project activities and outcomes by ensuring comprehensive learning experiences.
Supports youth workers in preparing for effective and meaningful civic engagement.
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