Tbilisi social center project Guys next meeting about will be held this Sunday 1 October at 15 H Perovskaia street 17 3 floor. Contact 557 644 800 mika giabag@gmail.com

[Mika]

Tbilisi social center project
 Guys next meeting about will be held this   Sunday 1 October     at
15 H

Perovskaia street 17  
3 floor



main goal will be to write The final version of the manifesto and
concept of Tbilisi social center  and create a logo


Than we are opening an NGO making a website and groups in Facebook and
CS and printing brochures&posters and  spreading it as much as we can.

And contacting local government ,   national and  international
organizations  and sponsors  for grants and material support.

At my place There are Already few people working   who are not the
members of this google group . 


If before coming u can correct this Alredy written project add new
ideas and make it more clear it will be really appreciated.  

So the main topic and goal of the meeting will be the final written
 version of the concept. 

Before maiking a webpage and opening an NGO.
 

Here are the old version to work on Ed modify 

We will also look in The net for Alredy existing social centers and
projects Concepts filter and adapt to the Georgian reality.
So if u can chek online on Wikipedia or sharwiki ...
For this kind of information it will be really appreciated.  

People who are really and strongly  interested in this project 
Contact me my cell and email and come up and visit me at my place to
discuss seriously about all this.

  Your friend Mika 


Help needed 
Contact 
557 644 800 mika
gia...@gmail.com
Perovskaia 17  Tbilisi 

Draft of the project 

Tbilisi Social and Cultural Centre 
  ( platform for  Idealistic social  movement in Caucasus)


General Idea
 
To create a social and cultural forum at the heart of Tbilisi. It will
showcase the existing creative and cultural diversity of the region
and encourage people to undertake new initiatives and projects.
 
The Problem:
 
Values guiding the Project:

We believe that by coming together with ideas for creative and social
projects, open-hearted people from all over the world can make
positive change.  Our differences as well as our similarities are a
great source of strength! Each of us has something to offer, and none
of us can achieve our aims alone. This space shall be free of any
racism, discrimination, non-tolerance and disrespect.
 
Aim of the Project: 
 To create and propel  a social movement  with idealistic  values. 

We want to create a dynamic and interactive space where motivated,
creative and inspiring people with different dreams and visions can
realize their philanthropic projects through the exchange of
experiences and ideas, through sharing and cooperating.
 
The  goal is to find solutions to specific social problems and to
create concrete actions to address them at a grass-roots level.
 Building a group for discussion of the most important issues is the
first step to finding solutions. Different perspectives on problems
can bring innovative approaches to tackling them. A meeting of minds
can also generate new ideas and innovative social behaviours. We want
to promote initiatives, creativity and concrete actions.
 
We will provide:
A space for discussion, sharing, working together,
A network through which ideas, expertise, know-how can be transformed
into projects to
 
We will need:
 
A physical space where we can work and organize our events and
activities (Building).
Donations / funds for facilities and specific projects
Equipement such as….
People that can accommodate persons coming from abroad for special
events
 
Modus Operandi
 
We are acting on a volunteer basis and are a non-profit body (social
movement, association, forum). We are neutral and apolitical.  

Concrete Dreams / Visions
 Raise environmental awareness
 Reinforce positive Georgian aspects
 Break down complexes / taboos / stereotypes / racism
 Drug issues
 
Activities / events
 Critical Mass
 Cinema
 Flash-mobs
 Yoga-classes
 Dance-workshops
 Legal consultation 
 Workshop / atelier on stencil
 Fund-raising events/activities : concerts, exibitions, cooking etc.
(that promote local and regional artists and people, and promote
exchange and dialogue among local, regional and foreign cultures)
  ...........

PROPOSAL FOR A PILOT PROJECT


The International Cultural Centre of tbilisi

 

CONCEPT:

To create and put into operation a self-sustaining, non-political
multicultural centre in Tbilisi, Georgia which offers a variety of non-
commercial community-based services and activities focused on the
sharing of international multi-cultural knowledge and experience.

OBJECTIVE:

To provide:

·         the venue for local persons and travellers alike to learn
first-hand about the differing cultures of the world

·         a social gathering place for communication among students,
artists and intellectuals

·         a means and central location for the participation of both
residents and visitors in the cultural enhancement of the community

To promote:

·         cultural diversity and education

·         the sharing of international cultural knowledge through
participation in enjoyable and entertaining activities and services

·         higher learning of varying cultural pursuits through
conversation and exchange of ideas in a safe and comfortable venue

·         the fostering of creative thought and novel concepts for
beneficial social programs

To offer:

·         culturally relevant programs, services and entertainment
events

·         helpful resources to students and international travellers
and immigrants

·         free or low-cost activities aimed at sharing knowledge of
individuals from varying cultures

·         volunteer participation in activities aimed at assisting
society

·         information and guidance in accessing other community
services and resources

 

LOCATION and VENUE:

The Centre will be located in an easily accessible commercial space
with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and decor in the centre of Tbilisi,
Georgia.

Strategically placed between Europe, the Middle East and central Asia
with its own interesting multiethnic history, Tbilisi is the ideal
location for people from the other countries to meet and learn about
each other and each other’s culture. Georgian society has long
encouraged and promoted higher learning and the pursuit of cultural
awareness.  The Georgian government is supportive of a free-thinking
and tolerant society, and encourages tourism through a liberal visa
policy for visitors from around the world.

[Insert LINKS to internet pages on Georgia tourism, low-cost flights,
trains, etc.]

PARTICIPANTS:

Staff:

Other than one or two full-time employees who will operate the Centre
on a day to day basis, the Centre’s activities will be provided by
volunteers or persons whose efforts are funded by grants and/or
charitable organizations. Funding for the staff will also be provided
by revenues generated from the low-cost services and events offered
with a view to being a completely self-sustainable organization.

Educators (Volunteers):

Skilled educators will be recruited to offer seminars, lead discussion
groups and teach courses in the arts and various other cultural
activities. Volunteer activities will be provided part-time either
gratis or, where possible, paid for by government grants or funding
from international charitable organizations. Local businesses may also
contribute by providing their service to the Centre free of charge or
by offering free vouchers and discounts which may not only serve as
member benefits but also compensation for volunteers, while at the
same time serving as advertising for that local business.

As the Centre is intended to be non-profit, volunteers will be an
important component of the organization. In the same way that distinct
traditions of how things are best done are passed down through
generations, creating awareness of the traditions of other cultures
may benefit society by fostering beneficial cultural evolution and
change. Through open communication of ideas and the sharing of skills
and knowledge from diverse cultures, each volunteer may contribute in
his or her own way to multicultural awareness and social development.

Participants & Visitors:

The Centre will be open to any person interested in affordable
learning of other cultures, although it is anticipated that
participants will largely be made up of travellers, students,
intellectuals and artists.  Each visitor to the Centre will be asked
to sign in and will have the opportunity to become a regular member
for a small donation which will entitle him or her to various free
services and/or discounts. 

SERVICES & EVENTS:

The Centre will offer a diversified range of free or low-cost
activities from varying cultures, some of which will be offered on an
ongoing basis while others will be one-time or speciality events. The
specific services and events will be determined by both the needs of
the community and the skills which the Volunteers have to offer from
time to time.  However, it is anticipated that the Centre will offer
at least some or all of the following:

Resources:

·         resources for students, international travellers and
immigrants such as free internet, affordable translation services,
hostel discounts

·         small item and clothing swap shop

·         library and book exchange

·         meeting place cafe with designated game area (chess/
backgammon, etc.)

·         a central meeting area for philosophical and intercultural
seminars and dialogues

·         bicycle loan registry and self-repair shop

·         merchant discounts

·         bulletin board for advertising low-cost or free (couch
surfing) accommodation and other services

·         art corner for rotating display of local artistic works

Activities:

·         art classes (pottery, drawing, painting, etc.)

·         various dance and music lessons

·         traditional cooking classes

·         yoga and meditation classes

Events:

·         traditional dance performances

·         music concerts

·         cinemateque featuring international films

·         art exhibitions

·         various seminars and talks offered by local and/or visiting
speakers

 



Cs Cultural Community Center - Project Proposal
http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=45353

[Mika]

Important notice!

The meeting of 1 of October is postponed !