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Winners Announced in Grant Competition for Residents Living Adjacent to Erusheti National Park
Winners Announced in Grant Competition for Residents Living Adjacent to Erusheti National Park.
The goal of the competition was to support persons with disabilities (PWDs) and empower them economically, providing greater opportunities to realize their ideas and create sources of income.
The competition announced by the Agency of Protected Areas - “Promoting Social Initiatives for Persons with Disabilities” - aims to economically empower the local population, increase the social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities, and develop existing small businesses.
A total of 13 individuals participated in the competition. The grant fund allocated for the supported initiatives amounted to approximately 7,000 GEL. The selected projects focus on apiculture, fruit growing, cattle farming, and household improvements, helping create additional opportunities for persons with disabilities to actively engage in local economic activities.
The competition was implemented by the Agency of Protected Areas under the project "Biodiversity and Sustainable Local Development in Georgia."