On October 1, within the framework of the PROVE project „Promoting Values Education in Higher Education Institutions of the South Caucasus“, implemented under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) program a Community Action - „Strengthening Intercultural Relations in Mountainous and Multicultural Rural Schools“ was held at the Public School of the village of Arsarvani, Tsalka Municipality.

The Community Action brought together Georgian and Azerbaijani students and teachers from the public schools of the villages of Arsarvani and Sabechisi, Tsalka Municipality, as well as representatives of the local community.

During the meeting, participants discussed the importance of intercultural relations in mountainous and multicultural rural schools. One of the key objectives of the meeting was to promote a better understanding of different cultures and traditions, raise awareness of and reduce existing stereotypes, and strengthen mutual respect and acceptance.

Participants engaged in interactive activities and group work, which encouraged them to further reflect on the importance of cultural diversity, the promotion of a culture of dialogue in peacebuilding processes, as well as the planning and implementation of cultural and other peacebuilding activities in both community and school settings.

As part of the meeting, a multicultural corner was set up in the common area of the school, featuring items and artefacts representing the traditions of different cultures and regions, as well as information cards and peace messages.

The Community Action was facilitated by Maka Beridze and Anano Kontselidze, project participants and students of the School of Education at Caucasus University and graduates of the Public School of the village of Sabechisi, Tsalka Municipality, together with mentors Maia Zibzibadze and Ketevan Vasadze.

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