The Activity report of the European Youth Parliament - Georgia, for December, 2010

2. EYP Georgia has held a total of 18 Sessions in Georgia during 2007-2010 First National Session in 2007 was followed by membership of EYP family in 2008 4 Sessions were held in 2008 including the National Session, as well as mini sessions in Batumi, Rustavi and Tbilisi 51st Public School

3. Members of EYP Georgia reached 200 active youngsters for the end of 2008 The first Regional Session which had to take place in Gori, Georgia was cancelled due to the war in August, 2008 Preparation for the first International Forum of EYP Georgia was started in late 2008 Activities other than regular sessions were also organized by the members, including: excursions, meetings, etc.

4. 2009 was one of the most productive years in the history of EYP Georgia The 3rd National Selection Conference with 120 delegates was the largest for EYP Georgia, with 9 committees and a total of 140 participants The first International Forum in Batumi, organized one year after the war in Georgia, gathered 130 participants from 14 European Countries Three Regional Sessions in Gori, Mtskheta and Kutaisi were also held in 2009, as well as mini Session in International Black Sea University and EYP winter Camp in Bakuriani

5. The number of members of EYP Georgia exceeded 500 by the end of 2009 The limit of delegates sent from Georgia on International Sessions was increased from 3 to6by the EYP International Board as a result of our activities

6. In 2010 EYP Georgia became one of the leading youth organizations nationwide The 4th National Selection Conference with participants from different regions was held in Georgian Parliament Two new strategic plans started to get implemented more actively, including: EYP at Schools and Regional Development The web page of EYP Georgia was launched with updated content, session archive, photo/video galleries, etc. The interest has grown significantly towards EYP Georgia from academic institutions as well as state and private organizations

7. By the end of 2010 EYP Georgia counted more than 1’000 members, representing the core of active Georgian youth 4th National Selection Conference and Batumi 2nd International Forum were yet one of the most successful events organized by EYP Georgia The 1st Regional Session in Zugdidi was held under the motto “United Youth for Peace” taking place near the breakaway region of Georgia

8. By the end of 2010 EYP Georgia counted more than 1’000 members, representing the core of active Georgian youth Two more Regional Sessions in Dusheti and Borjomi were also organized in 2010 As well as Tbilsi City Session at Ilia State University and the School Session of EYP Georgia, with the motto: New Generation in EYP

9. By the end of 2010 EYP Georgia counted more than 1’000 members, representing the core of active Georgian youth Number of members has been growing more than 100% annually

10. What else in 2010? A renewed Charter was approved by the majority of National Committee members in the parliament of Georgia United Nations “Youth Day” was celebrated for the first time by incentive of EYP Georgia on 12th August, with a conference gathering all major youth organizations The first EYP Training was held in Bakuriani in Februaury Regional representatives were established in Batumi, Gori, Zugdidi, Rustavi and are planned to be established in other Georgian cities as well

11. What else in 2010? The reorganization has been made in the management system of the organization and it is still in progress Public Relations Office, Academic Level Control, Event management, Regional Development, and Fundraising are the key areas identified and managed by the board up to now Any interesting idea submitted at: idea@eyp.org.ge is welcome by EYP Georgia Rolling-Basis Applications for becoming the member of National Committee has been implemented for all interested

12. Imagine how hard have we tried to make all this happen, but Make sure that we are currently working for much more! And we are looking forward for your involvement Thanks for your attention! EYP.org.ge GiorgiSamkharadze © EYP GEORGIA