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The Believe Foundation participated in a 3-day Project Design and Management and Training of Trainers workshop delivered by Peace Corps Georgia with more than 30 participants from across the CSO sector in Georgia. The goal of the workshop was that volunteers and Project Counterparts have opportunities to develop a shared understanding of concepts, strategies, and skills for project design and management, and its implementation in their communities. The sessions included PACA Tools, Gender Analysis, Priority Matrix, Teambuilding Activities, Steps on Project Planning, Small Grants Program etc. Believe Foundation, in coordination with their Peace Corps Volunteer, is utilizing this opportunity to design new and innovative projects to bring back to the Poti Community. We are always learning new ways to support our community. Be sure to follow our projects throughout this next year to see how we’ve applied our new knowledge!
The Charity Gala Dinner has been a crowning achievement of the Believe Foundation for the past four years, this year raising record amounts GEL 123,159.74. Believe Foundation is a non-profit, non-political independent organization founded on the principle of providing western Georgia with charitable, cultural and educational activities. Believe is committed to bring positive changes, improvements and progress to the lives of socially vulnerable children, the elderly, youth and individuals with disabilities. With the support of donors and volunteers they strive to protect the rights of beneficiaries; facilitate their integration into society; meet their specific health needs; fight to overcome hunger and poverty; help them to fulfill their potential, enhance their professional skills and educational foundation.
On July 15th over 200 guests from Georgian and international companies came together to support Believe Foundation’s fourth annual Charity Gala event, raising record amounts. The gala is the primary fundraiser for Believe Foundation, an organization driven to assist socially vulnerable and disabled children and adults. Hilton Batumi Hotel generously accommodated our guests for this special one-night gala event.
The evening featured a spectacular musical performance by Tbilisi Big Band Soloist, Maia Baratashvili and her jazz band. Auctioneer-extraordinaire Mr. Cliff Isaak, Honorary Consul of Canada in Georgia, orchestrated another successful auction with pieces from artists with collections all over the world. A special thank you to INDICO Company who singlehandedly made our auction a huge success.
In addition to the auction, the gala event included a raffle drawing with prizes sponsored by: Georgia Palace Hotel and Spa, Sheraton Batumi, Hilton Batumi, ICC Georgia, Marriot Tbilisi, Courtyard Marriott, Radisson Blu Batumi, Social Enterprise IKORTA, Janini, L4L Concept Store, Castello Mare Hotel and Wellness Resort, Nail Stuido Poti, Georgian Heritage Crafts Association, Hotel Prime, Gallery Qissa, Retail Group Georgia and Tako Dvalishvili.
Charity Auction artworks, jewelry and sports memorabilia were donated by Irakli Chikovani, Tutu Kiladze, Social Enterprise EthnoDesign, Irina Saridi, Michael Kviraia, Tornikie Matitaishvili, Natia Arabuli-Bekauri, Levan Budjiashvili, Andria Natsvlishvili, Maka Ldokoneni, Dimitri Basilaia, Anastasia Logvinenko, Grigol Ghvania, Taras Bibilashvili, Erekle Tsuladze, Natia Akhalaia, Buba Arabuli, Bacho Tsamelashvili, and Nino Chakvetadze.
Believe Foundation thanks and proudly acknowledges its major sponsors and supporters:
Gold Sponsors: Bank of Georgia, PACE Georgia, Crystal Microfinance Organization, SOCAR Kulevi Oil Terminal, Channel Energy and PRIME Concrete Poti Apartments.
Silver Sponsors: Wilhelmsen Ships Service and Mediterranean Shipping Company
Bronze Sponsors: ICEBERG POTI
Partners of the event: ICC Georgia, BDO, Women Business Council in Georgia, IKAMEDI POTI, Christina Lindell, Ramaz Shulaia, Mamuka Ochigava Photography
Media Support: Radio Fortuna, Business Media Georgia, 9th Wave, Adjara TV, Georgia Today
July 15th 2017 - Believe Foundation is organizing its annual Charity Gala Dinner at the Hilton Batumi Hotel. The aim of the gala is to raise funds and deliver significant benefits to socially vulnerable and disabled children and adults.
Over 200 guests from various local and international companies will enjoy an evening of dinner and entertainment - including a cocktail reception, live art auction, raffle tickets, live music and dancing.
The famous female jazzwoman, the finalist of one of the most significant international jazz events in the States ‘The Made in New York Jazz”, and Tbilisi Big Band Soloist Maia Baratashvili together with her jazz band will perform especially for the Believe Charity Gala.
The gala will feature a live auction conducted by Auctioneer-extraordinaire Mr. Cliff Isaak - Honorary Consul of Canada in Georgia.
Charity Auction artworks, jewelry and sports memorabilia were donated by Nino Chakvetadze, Irina Saridi, Nuna Arabuli, Erekle Tsuladze, Irakli Chikovani, Grigol Ghvania, Tornike Matitaishvili, Levan Budjiashvili, Father Andria Natsvlishvili, Tutu Kiladze, Maka Ldokonen, Natia Arabuli - Bekauri, Michael Kviraia, Taras Bibilashvili, Natia Akhalaia, Revaz Tsutskiridze, Social Enterprise Ikorta and EthnoDesign.
All proceeds from artwork sales will be directed towards the improvements of the lives of socially vulnerable and disabled children and adults.
For table sales and sponsorship opportunities please contact:
Mob: +995 577050622 / +995 577221133
Email: info@believe.ge
The Believe Charity Gala is the largest fund raising event for the Foundation held every summer. Charity Gala event in 2016 raised over Gel 104,000 to support children and adults with special needs. Please follow the link to see Charity Gala Video 2016:
USAID Governing for Growth (G4G) together with Peace Corps Volunteers and Believe Foundation offers 2-day training for female students.
The training will be held on April 29-30 and it will include the following topics: Advocacy, Project Design and Management, Networking (personal pitches, social media), Leadership Training and Personality Test, Organization Development and Marketing Training.
The attendance is free, including meal and access to training matarials. The certificates will be issued after completion.
Deadline for registration is April 18th, for more details please follow the link: http://www.jobs.ge/eng/138087/
The Believe Foundation launched a Computer Lab Project sponsored by Peace Corps Georgia.
The goal of this project was to increase the computer skills of youth in the Poti area by providing training on and access to computers. The students have learnt new skills such as Microsoft Office, photo and video editing,, internet safety, and basic researching. The participants had time to practice these skills on the 4 laptops provided by Peace Corps.
"I believe that these computer trainings will open many doors in the lives of youth in areas such as preparation for university and employability" - said Randi Deighton, Computer Lab Project Coordinator and Peace Corps Volunteer in Georgia. "This is also a great opportunity for Believe's volunteers to sharpen their skills in public speaking, translating, and program management" - she added.
The Believe Housing Campaign, which aims to improve the housing conditions for socially vulnerable and disabled people, has been successfully fulfilled through the tireless work of Believe Team during last two months.
18 socially vulnerable families were supplied by new furniture, consumer and necessary household goods and appliances by the Believe Foundation during the housing campaign. Moreover, up to 6 families that live in desperate conditions, have been provided with rehabilitation works to their properties. Namely, there has been conducted the replacement of windows, floors and roofs during the repair works.
As a result, the Housing Campaign improved the housing conditions for more than 65 individuals living in extreme poverty. The beneficiaries of the campaign were defined in collaboration with Poti Social Service. We thank every donor organization and individual benefactor for the great support. Together, we improve the lives of people in need!
Please see the Housing Support images on following link
http://bit.ly/Believe-Housing-Image...
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