Mariam is studying for a Bachelor of International Relations at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University and is currently on her exchange semester at the University of Tartu in Estonia, which is ranked amongst the best 1.2% of universities in the world. She is also a project coordinator at “GLOW Georgia” and a National Committee Member at the European Youth Parliament-Georgia. Having been a civic activist since 2016, she has participated in various local and international conferences and trainings, which have helped develop her professional skills, preparing her for an opportunity such as the YEA initiative.

Anastasia studied A-level Politics, German and History in the United Kingdom, and is currently a coordinator of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa Junior Branch of CISV International. She has also created a Facebook platform designed to help and support Georgian students intending/wanting to study abroad. She is starting her LLB studies at IE Universidad (IE University), in Spain, in September and hopes it is the next step in her lifelong goal to change the world for the better.

Barbare is studying for a Bachelor of International Relations and Politics (in the English sector) at the International Black Sea University and is also actively involved in non-formal education events. In 2019, she was chosen as a participant at the CENN green camp, which sparked her interest in volunteering. In 2021, she received a scholarship to carry out a short-term volunteering service in Gaziantep, Turkey. As an ESC volunteer, she spent two months in the summer of 2021 at GEGED, a volunteering centre that mainly focuses on improving the lives of disadvantaged local youth and refugees from Syria. She is excited about the YEA initiative as it will give her a new opportunity to help …

Mariam is a secondary school student and has been an active volunteer since July 2020. She has done so well in volunteering that she holds the National Award for Volunteering – ‘’The Best Volunteer of the Year 2020’’. She is actively engaged in educational activities, enriching short-term projects and training in various fields. Those projects include the “International Human Rights School for Young Activists’’, the ‘’Moot Courts for High School Students’’, the “AIESEC LEADERSHIP DAYS”, and many more. Mariam is the president of the Student Government at her school and is also a member of the ‘Education USA Georgia Leadership Academy’, as well as the ‘American Corner Tbilisi Clubs’. She h…

Victoria is a secondary school student, interested in International Relations and Global Affairs. She is the president of the ‘Young Diplomats Club’ at her school and the founder of the ‘Language Speaking Club’, designed to break language barriers and increase verbal confidence. She speaks five languages herself: Russian, Georgian, English, Armenian and German, and is interested in progressing the education of others. She believes that this type of education is the key to future success.

Eti is actively involved in non-formal educational activities and holds a Cambridge Assessment certificate in English. She is also involved in local NGO activities, which consist of attending/conducting training sessions on social topics. She also participated in the ‘Modeling of European Parliament 2019’ local NGO (European Academic Center) project, held a delegate’s status within the project, and went to France, in Strasbourg to the European Parliament and Council of Europe on a study visit. Eti has been involved in ‘Modelling of European Parliament’ for three years and attends this project as a delegate and coach of the ‘Human Rights and Legal Affairs’ committee.

Mariam graduated from school this year, with interests in diplomacy, law, foreign affairs, and economy, and is planning to pursue International Relations at university. As a member of the FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange) and PGLF (Preparing Global Leaders Forum) international alumni networks, she fosters tolerance, equality and responsibility on a global level and does her best to “be the change she wishes to see in the world.” Mariam is one of the winners of the National Georgian Language Olympiad 2021, an alumnus of the European School Summer Camp 2020 supported by the EU, the winner of the “Strasbourg and Basic Human Rights” project and was a volunteer coordinator at “Young Leaders’ Int…

Vakhtangi has graduated school this year and is eager to start his undergraduate studies in International Law at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. He is a winner of the FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange Program) scholarship and was also selected to participate in ESSC (Europeans School Summer Camp) 2021. He is also an alumnus of PGLF (Preparing Global Leaders Forum) and the BUBW (Better Understanding for a Better World). In his free time, Vakhtangi volunteers at the Young Leaders’ International Academy to contribute to the development of Georgian Youth.

Daduna has finished school this year, with an interest in equality, free speech, human rights, and peace and intends to continue her studies in the field of International Relations. She is an alumnus of the FLEX (Futures Leaders Exchange) programme, a member of the PGLF (Preparing Global Leaders Forum) network and she was previously volunteering as a Lead Person Coordinator at the BUBW (Better Understand For A Better World) community. As a part of Young European Ambassadors, she aspires to form new professional relationships and strives to find and share her voice in this world. She believes this initiative will benefit her greatly in expanding her knowledge, establishing herself as a le…

Daviti is a Master’s degree student in Public Policy Administration at Ilia State University. He is also a Member of the Youth Peace Network, the 16th element of the UN SDG. In 2019, with the support of the US Department of State, he studied with the SUSI programme in New York. After returning home, he became the SUSI Youth Ambassador and with the support of the Meridian International Centre, he implemented the “Choose Peace-Building” project. He is also the founder of the “More Europe in the Mountains” project– the main aim of which is to deliver more information to youths about the values of the EU, NATO, and democracy. Since 2020 he has been a Member of the European Democracy Youth Ne…

Nana is studying for a Bachelor in International Relations at the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University and is working with several non-governmental organisations as well. She spends her free time focusing on her hobbies and is an active volunteer, having gained the title of ‘Best Volunteer of the Year’. She strongly believes that the YEA initiative will help her grow in her career and bring new developments and positive changes to her country.

Guliko is studying for a Bachelor of International Relations at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. As part of her research, she aims to explore her interests in International Politics, Foreign Policy Analysis, Security Studies, and Conflict Resolution. In 2019, she joined the Georgian branch of the International NGOs and contributed to creating open-source apps dedicated to improving African children’s literacy. In 2020 Guliko interned at a multi-profile think tank at Georgia’s Reforms Associates, where she wrote articles for Factcheck.ge and contributed to the organisation’s monitoring efforts of the Georgian media and social media platforms. She also did a 6-month internship…

Konstantine is a secondary school student at the moment, specialising in physics and mathematics, with hopes to study Law at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. Outside of his studies, he has always participated in numerous projects and programmes, as well as always being civically engaged and participating in a variety of activities that have altered his life. During his FLEX journey, he has learned the true meaning of volunteering and has been inspired to continue his work in non-formal education, after his return to Georgia. Konstantine strongly believes in partnership and teamwork – a lot can be accomplished when a common goal is shared by all. This is why he decided to joi…

Anna has just graduated from her secondary school where she held the position of “Chair of School Self-Government”. She has been volunteering for many years, and in 2019 she participated in the ‘Multilateral Youth Exchange’ in Ukraine. She also took part in the “Boleslawowo (Poland) Business Week” and within the project, she was the CEO of the company. She is interested in non-formal education, politics, diplomacy, meeting new people and youth participation, and hopes to study law at the university in the future.

Salome is currently studying for a Bachelor of International Relations, academically very interested in conflict studies and conflict transformation mechanisms. She believes young people hold most of the power in Georgia, which could play a huge role in developing democratic processes for a better future. Outside of her studies, she is trying her best to be an active citizen. For two years now she has been volunteering in two local NGOs and working with the children affected by the war of 2008 in Georgia. She is currently a representative of two international organisations in Georgia and is conducting different activities concerning SDG goals. Other than civil activism, she enjoys dedica…