The Institute for Change and Innovation (former Guria Youth Resource Center) was founded in 2002 and up to date it has implemented more than 60 projects funded by international donor organizations.
Mission
Individuals and organizations in Georgia to have the opportunity to develop in order to make positive changes for the social and economic well-being of the country.
For that, the organization implements programs for individuals and legal entities by introducing innovative approaches and participatory principles for transparency, accountability and equal opportunities.
Strategic directions
- Education
- Good governance
- Youth development
- Green economy
- Social innovations
- Women empowerement
Key Facts
- Approximately 15000 people were involved in educational and awareness raising activities (including forum theatre performances)
- Up to 2500 community based initiatives were implemented (including advocacy compaigns)
- Number of sub-grants disbursed (in Euros) – 450 000
- Subsidiary organizations – 3 organizations
Our Team
Chairman of the Board, Co-Founder
Zviad Eradze
Zviad Eradze is a Georgian professional known for his significant contributions to
Executive Director, Co-Founder.
Tamar Ghlonti
Tamar Ghlonti is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Institute for
Grants Manager
Otar Revishvili
Otar joined the Institute for Change and Innovations team in 2016. Until
Civic Education Component Manager
Inga Dumbadze
Inga Dumbadze is a specialist with many years of professional experience, who
Civic Education Component Team Member
Keti Gobronidze
Since 2009, she has been an employee of the Institute for Change
Digital Direction Manager of Civic Education
Mariam Garakanidze
Actively works on youth development in the field of digital technologies and
Financial Manager
Marika Mamaladze
Since 2015, she has been working at the Institute for Change and