Batumi Education Development and Employment Center

Since 2007, BEDEC operates in Batumi, Adjara region. The mission of BEDEC is to empower children, youth, women and their families to improve their conditions through education, community and civil development activities that promote social, political, and economic development. PRIORITIES : • Providing activities and services for disadvantaged children and their families to increase their educational levels, life skills, and theoretical knowledge so they can be functioning and valued members of Georgian society. • Providing employment, vocational, and continuing education training to individuals and organizations, both within and outside of the organization to build an educated and skillful workforce in Georgia. • Providing business development expertise and training to individuals and organizations that will help to expand Georgia’s economic development. • Implementing educational activities for children, youth, women to empower them and promote their leadership and participation in Georgia’s growth toward civil society. Strategic Directions: Civic education and promote civic activism Support and empower socially vulnerable and disabled children To improve social well-being and support personal growth and increase employment opportunities for local community members Promote a healthy lifestyle among youths.