Roots for Reconciliation Training Program Developers

The YMCA Europe “Roots for Reconciliation” regional project has entered the third year of implementation. The Georgian town of Sighnaghi was the host of the first event in the framework of the project in 2009.

In total 28 participants from the YMCAs of Georgia, Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh; as well as the representatives of the foundations that provide financial assistance to the project - EED Germany and EPER-HEKS Switzerland attended the Training Program Developers (TPD) from April 2 to April 6, 2009.

The program was divided into 2 parts. The first two days of the training was dedicated to Community Mobilization tools and methods. EPER-HEKS experts conducted this part of the TPD.
The second part of the program was facilitated by Vardan Hambardzumyan - the YMCA Europe Regional Secretary. The working process included reflections on the previous year of the project, and its challenges and highlights. But the main focus of was on the planning for the coming events in 2009. All participants of the TPD had the opportunity to get closely involved in working out specific draft proposals for the reunions that are scheduled to take place in Georgia, Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh this year. Particular duties were assigned in order to ensure successful implementation of all planned activities.

By the end of the Training, all participants had the opportunity to enjoy the concert delivered by Tbilisi YMCA Music Band "Jazz Teens".

Vardan Hambardzumyan