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Join the Digital Awareness & Inclusion Masterclass in Kutaisi | 22-23 or 25-26 September 2025

Call for civil society organisation (CSO) members in Georgia!

Join us for an exclusive masterclass designed to enhance digital awareness and inclusion in Georgia’s rural regions. This opportunity is open to small teams passionate about bridging the digital divide, particularly among vulnerable communities.

The masterclass, organised by the e-Governance Academy (eGA) under the Rural Empowerment through Digital Inclusion (REDI) project, will take place on 22-23 and 25-26 September 2025 in Kutaisi, Georgia.

REGISTRATION FORM

Please see the video about the masterclass.

Are you a team of 2 persons and: 

  • Over 18 years old and working for or a member of a civil society organisation, grassroots movement, social enterprise or an individual entrepreneur in Georgia? 
  • Interested in deepening your understanding of the digital world, its challenges, and opportunities, especially in the context of digital inclusion for vulnerable groups? 
  • Keen to develop skills in raising digital awareness and designing initiatives for digitally vulnerable people? 
  • Excited to learn teamwork, service, and project design? 
  • Connected to Georgian rural regions such as Imereti, Guria, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Samegrelo or Kakheti? 
  • Ready to lead by example and introduce innovative digital solutions to these communities? 

If yes, we encourage you to apply!

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  • A comprehensive two-day masterclass
  • Follow-up engagement activities in Georgia, co-designed during the masterclass 
  • Meals are included during the Masterclass, accommodation is provided for participants travelling from outside of Kutaisi, and local transportation costs are covered, thanks to the support of the European Commission. 
  • A certificate of participation upon completion 
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  • Proficiency in English (as the masterclass will be conducted in English) 
  • A creative and team-oriented mindset 
  • Availability on 22–23 September or 25–26 September 2025, including up to one travel day. 
  • Commitment to participate in follow-up activities in Georgia in autumn 2025. 
  • Fill in the registration form (name, region, education, experience, contact details) here. Please note that you have to nominate you team member and he/she has to fill in the form separately. Please share the form with him/her and make sure both your names are on both forms you submit.

Deadline to register: 14 September 2025. 

  • Pre-masterclass task: the participants have to do complete a small observation task before travelling to Kutaisi (see the video). 
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You will be notified about selection via email latest by September 15th. 

Apply now & spread the word!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to become a leader in digital inclusion!

Feel free to share this invitation with your peers.

 

For any questions, please contact: kristina.reinsalu@ega.ee

 

REDI: Rural Empowerment through Digital Inclusion

REDI is funded by the European Union and implemented by the e-Governance Academy (eGA) and Solidarity Fund Poland (SFPL). The project, running until 2027, aims to bridge the digital divide by enhancing digital literacy, developing skills, and improving connectivity to empower local communities. While eGA focuses on advancing digital skills through training programs, SFPL is working to create public access points to improve connectivity.  

This announcement’s contents are the sole responsibility of the e-Governance Academy and Solidarity Fund PL in Georgia and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

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