Within the project “Debates for Better Education” award ceremonies of teachers and pupils were held in Tbilisi, Kharagauli and Gurjaani

With the support of the Gudavadze-Patarkatsishvili Foundation, the most active, distinguished, and best participants from all over Georgia were awarded within the framework of the project: Debates for Better Education.

The event included a meeting at locations convenient for participants, a project summary, and an award ceremony. The first part was held in Tbilisi, then it continued in Kharagauli and Gurjaani.

The most successful experienced and inexperienced pupils, who were among the top ten winners of the online public speaking competition, as well as the activities of the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation at the initiative of the UNICEF and the European Parliament’s Committee on European Integration, were awarded with certificates, branded prizes, and various electrical equipment.

Also, teachers who opened debate clubs throughout Georgia and were actively involved in the project throughout the year were rewarded with gift cards and certificates.

The following guests addressed the events held in Tbilisi, Kharagauli, and Gurjaani and delivered speeches:

📌Davit Songhulashvili – Chairman of the European Integration Committee of the Parliament of Georgia

📌Ghassan Khalili – UNICEF Representative in Georgia

📌Eka Dgebuadze – Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of Georgia

📌Maka Beridze – Rector of Samtskhe-Javakheti State University

📌Zurab Kervalishvili – Director of Gudavadze-Patarkatsishvili Foundation

📌Koba Lursmanashvili – Majoritarian MP of Kharaguli and Baghdati

📌Marine Vepkhvadze – Head of Kharagauli Educational Resource Center

📌Dali Mindiashvili, Head of Gurjaani Municipality Resource Center

📌School principals, teachers, pupils, and students involved in the project