Society Biliki
Society Biliki is a local non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in May 1997 in the Shida Kartli region of Georgia to work with disadvantaged populations. Biliki’s mission is to increase the capacity of youth, the community, and civil society to be actively involved in and influence decision-making processes at the local governmental level. Biliki primarily works with children from low-income families in Gori (6-18 age), IDP families, Shida Kartli (region) schools, and State care.
Biliki runs programs in the following four areas: Child Care Program – we create a family environment for children under state care who do not have the opportunity to live in alternative care (return to/live in biological family, fostering, adoption). Community Development Program – we enhance local community opportunities for the welfare of community members. Civic Education Program – we raise civic awareness in youth and adults and help them to be active citizens by providing civic education to teachers and students, and through Civic Clubs. Volunteerism – we support the development of a culture of volunteerism in Georgian youth. This is a four-month program for young specialists to learn about the nonprofit sector and gain skills to help in their careers. Biliki has accreditation of European Voluntary Service since 2013 and has cooperated with Peace Corps since 2006.