Since 2015, the Best Documentary Photo Reflecting Shared Values category of the EU Prize for Journalism has captured Georgia’s transformation—highlighting human rights, democracy, equality, and the rule of law.
The photo exhibition features seven winning photographers whose powerful images tell the story of a nation and the values it shares with the EU.
The EU has launched Bookshelf European Edition in Georgia, an interactive educational initiative designed to bring European culture, history, and values closer to young people. The initiative will travel across various regions of Georgia, engaging youth through innovative and dynamic learning experiences and will be featured in Tbilisi on Europe Day.
The audio-visual program highlights the role of civil society in both the modern era and during the 19th century. It portrays civil society as the backbone of the state and emphasizes the importance of shared responsibility among citizens.
Through immersive storytelling and interactive techniques, the program conveys three main messages of the ‘This Country is Yours’ campaign:
- European values are an integral part of Georgian tradition and culture.
- The significant role of civil society in the development of Georgia.
- The idea that this country belongs to each of its citizens, and caring for it is a shared responsibility among all of us.
- 13:00 – 14:00 “Europe and Me”
Short film highlighting what Europe means to Georgians—told through personal stories that explore shared values between Georgia and Europe.
Directed by Giorgi Kvelidze
- 14:00 – 14:30 “Underseen”
A short documentary about Ukrainians building a movement in the face of the full-scale Russian invasion. The story centers on visually impaired guides working at a Museum in the Dark, who—alongside other strong Ukrainian women—are working to build a more socially inclusive future.
Directed by Rafael Cortes.
The documentary was created with the support of the European Union, produced by Impact Europe.
- 15:00 – 15:30 “Elene Dariani”
A poetic stop-motion animation.Created by Studio Phantasmagoria.
- 15:30 – 15:45 LitKid
Introducing the digital guide to children’s literature told by the writers in short videos.
- 16:00 – 17:10 “Kutaisi Wave”
A documentary on a youth movement that challenged Soviet-era traditions and sought freedom and self-expression amid the chaos of post-Soviet Georgia.Directed by Ana Abakelia.
The movie was created by the project Alternative Kutaisi within support of EU4Culture – the project funded by the European Union.
- 17:20 – 18:00 UNICEF Human Stories
A video series exploring child protection mechanisms in Georgia, including the role of social workers, the foster care system, and the deinstitutionalization of large orphanages.