Within the framework of cooperation between Liberty and Mercy Corps, the large-scale program "Youth Entrepreneurship for Rural Development" (RDYE) continues.

The first stage of the program was successfully implemented and 704 young people received relevant knowledge in the direction of enterprise management and development.

This time, the second stage of the program was announced and the registration of 18-35-year-olds from the target municipalities continues. This project encourages young, starting, and existing entrepreneurs to develop entrepreneurial skills, and create new or expand existing youth enterprises. The mentioned project allows young people to get relevant knowledge, get financing and strengthen their own businesses.

Registration is possible online - in Georgian, Armenian, and Azerbaijani languages or through QR codes. The deadline for registration is March 31.

Youth Entrepreneurship for Rural Development (RDYE) is a 3.5-year project implemented by Mercy Corps Georgia with funding from the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC).

Supporters of the project are Liberty and the International Foundation for Sports, Tourism and Youth.

The target municipalities of the RDYE project are:

• Kvemo Kartli: Rustavi, Marneuli, Bolnisi, Gardabani, Tetritskaro, Tsalka
• Samtskhe-Javakheti: Borjomi, Aspindza, Adigeni, Akhaltsikhe, Akhalkalaki, Ninotsminda
• Shida Kartli: Gori, Kareli, Kaspi
• Mtskheta-Mtianeti: Mtskheta, Dusheti, Tianeti

About Austrian Development Cooperation

Austrian Development Cooperation supports the sustainable development of countries in Africa, Asia, Southeast, and Eastern Europe. The Federal Ministry of European and International Relations establishes a strategy. The Austrian Development Agency, as the operational agency for Austrian Development Cooperation, implements programs and projects with public institutions together with civil society organizations and enterprises.

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is an international non-profit organization that helps people create safe, productive, and just environments to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression. Mercy Corps has been working in Georgia since 2000, creating productive, resilient, stable, safe, and just communities in regions affected by poverty and conflict. Through the Youth Entrepreneurship for Rural Development project, Mercy Corps works with rural youth, young entrepreneurs, and policymakers to promote entrepreneurship and economic development among rural youth.

About JSC Liberty Bank

Liberty is one of the largest commercial banks in the country, serving more than 1.7 million individuals and more than 50,000 small and medium-sized businesses. The assets of the bank amount to 3 billion GEL and more than 4500 employees are employed. Liberty is represented throughout the country with the widest network - more than 360 service centers, 632 ATMs, and self-service and POS terminals in all regions and municipalities of Georgia. In addition to the developed infrastructure, modern digital and remote services are available for both individuals and legal entities.

About the International Foundation for Sports, Tourism and Youth

The International Fund for Sports, Tourism and Youth was established on June 21, 2021. The purpose of the foundation is to facilitate positive social changes through sports, tourism and youth development. At the national level, the foundation is a universal promotion platform for sports, tourism and youth for the private and public sectors.

Encouraging youth and youth entrepreneurship is one of the main priorities of the Foundation.