In May 2019, CENN hosted an awards ceremony media and grant competition under the WaSH projects.
During the event, the winners were announced for the categories of “best multimedia product” and “best TV reportage.” Nino Vartapetiani from TV Borjomi won the multimedia category and Tamar Bubashvili from TV Imedi won the best TV reportage.
CENN revealed the grant competition winners with the aim of increasing the awareness of both youth and local vulnerable groups concerning WaSH topics. 20 students from 4 schools in Kvemo Kartli and Kakheti will implement informational and educational campaigns in their communities in order to help increase access to clean water.
Representatives of the EU delegation, journalists from local and national media outlets, school students, teachers and directors; Ministry of Healthcare representatives, the Public Defender of Georgia and other stakeholders attended the awards ceremony.
The event was organized by CENN within the framework of the following projects: “Water for the Poor” and the “Georgia Community WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Initiative.” The main objectives of the projects are to promote health care and suitable living conditions for socially vulnerable communities, prevent discrimination, provide access to clean water, and establish WASH standards by engaging respective stakeholders and target groups.
The project, “Water for the Poor,” is implemented by CENN and financially supported by the EU.
The project, “Georgia Community WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Initiative,” is implemented by CENN with support provided by the Global Water Challenge and The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF).
