The Georgian Adult Education Network (GAEN) is a strategic partner of DVV International in Georgia. GAEN is an umbrella organization for 15 Adult Learning and Education centers across the country, established by DVV International. At the end of each year, GAEN hosts an annual event to update its member organizations, highlight significant achievements in adult education, and recognize those who have contributed to the sector's growth in Georgia. This year, GAEN also celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The event took place in December 2024 in Gori.
The director of GAEN, Ms. Nino Babalshvili, along with Ms. Lali Santeladze, DVV International Country Director for Georgia, and Dr. Thomas Lichtenberg, DVV International Regional Director for Caucasus and South-Eastern Europe, addressed representatives of the ALE centers, including staff, beneficiaries, and trainers.
The highlight of the event was the "Bests of the ALE" awards ceremony, with four categories: the best trainer of the year award went to a trainer from Akhaltsikhe ALE center, the best beneficiary of the year was from AMBROLAURI ALE center, the best partner municipality award was given to the municipality of Keda, and the Best ALE center of 2024 was the Leliani ALE center.