Institute 1539 for the development of culture, humanism and religion
Mission – purpose and meaning of the Institute 1539
Zavod 1539 we are Christians who strive for a more human community.
Based on the common good, we want to build and co-shape the community in the cross-border area of Gori.
The values we stand for
- The dignity of every human being.
- Mutual listening. Nobility. Solidarity.
- Respect for reality and truth.
- Responsibility, justice, forgiveness and peace.
- Authenticity, sincerity, information and transparency.
- Faith, tradition, past experiences.
- Homeland, nation, language.
- Actuality, modernity, creativity and innovation.
- Dialogue with those who think differently.
- Curiosity and diversity of thought.
- Aesthetics.
- Joy to life.
- Human relationships based on love.
- Security.
Vision – strategic challenges
- Identifying the needs and potentials of society.
- Activity. Overcoming passivity. Community animation.
- Acquiring new members.
- Building a network of relationships and a more human community.
- Communication with the public (website, information, presence in the media…).
- Striving for unity in diversity.
- Obtaining funds that are available (monitoring tenders, requests to donors…).
- Permanent effort and critical examination of one’s own activity.
Vision – initiatives for future endeavors
- Cultural and artistic events (music concerts, art exhibitions, literary evenings, theater performances).
- Educational activities for children and young people.
- Lectures and round tables on social issues.
- Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
- Striving for contact with nature (knowledge of herbs, plants…).
- Cooking courses.
- Recreation (sports games, hiking).
- Pilgrimages and excursions.
- A prayer for peace.
- Celebrations.
- International integration and cooperation.