ARBEIT & LEBEN is a retraining and capacity-building educational organisation supported by the German Trade Union (DGB) and DVVI. The organisation aims to support social justice in the workplace and the life of in the life of citizens and to promote development based on equal opportunities, solidarity, and democratic principles.
In August, in the framework of the programme “Cognitive Vacation 2018,“ the organisation conducted a visit to Georgia for 20 participants. During the trip, participants visited several German organisations working in Georgia.
DVV International Georgia Country Office presented to the visitors the main directions of work and projects in the country. The guests also participated in the screening of the film DVVI – 15 years in Georgia. During the discussion and Q&A session topics related to Georgia’s history, current political and economic developments, and democratic changes since the country gained independence, were raised. Particularly, Adult Education status in Georgia and the work of AE centers established in-country by DVV International were emphasised.