The 2023 selection competition for the grant program “Be Your Country’s Young Ambassador” has officially commenced

Since 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, with the support of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), has implemented the “Be Your Country’s Young Ambassador” grant program.

The program aims to promote Georgia internationally, facilitate actions and initiatives that safeguard the country’s national interests—including raising international awareness of Georgia’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration, as well as issues related to de-occupation and the peaceful resolution of conflicts—support the activation of these issues on the international agenda, establish a network of young international friends of Georgia, foster engagement with members of the Georgian diaspora, and implement cultural and educational activities.

Information Regarding the Competition:

Within the framework of the program, the selection of young ambassadors will take place through an open competition in 27 countries determined by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Republic of Austria; United States of America; Kingdom of Belgium; Republic of Bulgaria; Federal Republic of Germany; Denmark; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Kingdom of Spain; Estonia; Republic of Turkey; Japan; Ireland; State of Israel; Italian Republic; Canada; Latvia; Lithuania; Kingdom of the Netherlands; Republic of Poland; Hellenic Republic; French Republic; Ukraine; Hungary; Kingdom of Sweden; Switzerland; China; Czech Republic.

The competition is open to Georgian citizens aged 18 to 30 who reside abroad and are proficient in the Georgian state language. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in youth work, project management, and collaboration with diaspora organizations operating in their country of residence.

Applications and relevant documents must be submitted electronically by 21 December 2022 to the following email address: [email protected]

Annexes to the “Be Your Country’s Young Ambassador” Grant Program:

Program Information

Application Form

Contact Persons for the Grant Program:

Ms. Tamar Kobakhidze, First Secretary, Diaspora Programs Division, Department for Relations with the Diaspora. Tel.: +995 592 80 46 55

Ms. Mariam Mamestsarishvili, Head, Diaspora Programs Division, Department for Relations with the Diaspora. Tel.: +995 595 96 40 00