April 22 is International Earth Day, one of the world's largest environmental events, involving various organizations and millions of volunteers from 192 countries each year. In Georgia, this date has been officially marked with environmental activities since 1990.
To celebrate Earth Day, on April 20 and 21, 2024, Bakhvi HPP organized a tree planting event for students of Mtispiri and Chkhakaura schools in the villages of Mtispiri in Ozurgeti Municipality and Chkhakaura in Chokhatauri Municipality.
"We celebrate International Earth Day annually in schools where our training program on environmental protection and renewable energy awareness has been held for three years. This year, students and the eco-ambassadors chosen in schools initiated greening the surrounding areas, and the company management gladly supported this activity with the help of our trainers. The advisory board members also assisted in organizational matters, including Mr. Vladimir Chavleshvil and Ms. Alla Mari. The Advisory Board Engagement Program involves active participation of board members in our social projects, allowing them to closely observe the quality and significance of these projects. It turned out to be a wonderful event, and the students were very satisfied and extremely proud. I'm sure they will take good care of the plants," said Davit Koberidze, Bakhvi HPP's Environmental, Social and Governance Manager.
In the small park in the center of Mtispiri, students planted 4 abelias, 6 pittosporums, 6 gardenias, and 4 variegated euonymuses.
Nana Cheishvili – Director of Mtispiri Public School
"Within the framework of the organized training sessions for Mtispiri Public School, a tree planting event was held to mark Earth Day. Bakhvi HPP provided us with green plants, which were planted by the students of Mtispiri Public School near the school. The children were very enthusiastic. We hope to continue such beneficial activities in the future."
Mindia Shavadze – 9th Grade Student at Mtispiri Public School
"This activity is very good for the development of our village. Another place in our village has been beautified. I'm glad I participated in such a project."
Megi Kapanadze – 9th Grade Student at Mtispiri Public School
"This is a good example for the development of the village. Many thanks to the organizers of all this. The center of our village has been beautified. Taking care of these plants is a great responsibility for us."
In the yard of Chkhakaura Public School, students planted 4 cedars, 2 pines, 3 maples, and 3 birches.
Natela Iremadze – Teacher at Chkhakaura Public School
"Today's event is dedicated to Earth Day. Our students were actively involved in this project. They expressed a great desire to carry out this activity at Chkhakaura School. Bakhvi HPP helped us with all this."
Tea Katamadze – 12th Grade Student at Chkhakaura Public School
"We planted very beautiful plants in the school yard. We want to express our gratitude to mother nature."
Saba Katamadze – 9th Grade Student at Chkhakaura Public School
"This activity was very interesting for me. I learned how to plant a tree, how to take care of it, and how to grow it. I personally planted a tree that will be named after me."
The tree planting event by Bakhvi HPP was held as part of the Environmental and Social Program. The company has been organizing Earth Day events annually since 2021. In 2023, Bakhvi HPP initiated a student competition at Mtispiri and Chkhakaura schools. The 19 winners received gift vouchers for local Book shop".