We express our deepest condolences on the passing of Zurab Bragvadze, a valued member of our organization, head of a key program, and a dear colleague and friend.

Zurab was truly an exceptional individual, distinguished by his professionalism, dedication, and personal qualities. His contributions were invaluable to the processes of peacebuilding and trust restoration.

On October 26, 2023, the Institute for the Study of Nationalism and Conflicts hosted the final event of the “Education for Reconciliation” project.

Implemented in Georgia with the support of the Embassy of the Netherlands, the project involved schools from Samegrelo, Kvemo Kartli, and Shida Kartli. Among other activities, it included a series of training sessions, during which participating teachers received instruction on peace education and conflict-sensitive approaches. Furthermore, the teachers had the opportunity to implement their own peace initiatives within their schools.

The final meeting of the “Armenian-Georgian Dialogue” was held, during which the participating experts had the opportunity to present their analysis of ongoing events in the South Caucasus to the audience.

At the Davitian Private Secondary School in Bolnisi, the project “Opportunities Without Borders” was implemented. The project included several activities and actively engaged the entire school community, including representatives of ethnic minority groups.

Students organized masterclasses for parents on creating handmade crafts. A tea evening was also held, providing an informal space to discuss similarities and differences among various traditions, as well as existing stereotypes and ways to overcome them.

From September 4 to 7, within the framework of the project “Youth for Peace,” the Lazare Foundation had the honor of hosting representatives of various religious denominations at the Patriarchal Residence in Bobokvati.

The working meeting brought together representatives of the Georgian Orthodox Church, the Armenian Apostolic Church in Georgia, and the Muslim Community of Georgia. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss community-based peacebuilding and the role of religious leaders in this process.

At the St. Nino Orthodox School of the Patriarchate of Georgia, the project “Visit – A Journey for Peacebuilding” was implemented. Students from Tserovani Public School No. 3 also took part in the event.

The project served as an act of connection and friendship between students from the two schools. During the meeting, the participants engaged in various educational and recreational activities.