Help Build a Social Playground in Rural Georgia
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We are the Parzival Youth Society, a group of young educators, artists, and changemakers based in Georgia. Since 2020, we've been on a mission to respond to social and educational challenges made painfully clear by the pandemic. Our dream? To build spaces where children and youth can thrive through creativity, connection, and care.
In the remote Georgian village of Matsevani, there was no school. The nearest village only teaches up to 9th grade. In response, we founded the Parzival School, guided by Waldorf principles and a deep belief in the potential of every child. But now we need your help to bring the next part of our dream to life.
Why We Need Your Support
We are building a participatory natural playground on the grounds of our school — a place for children to play, explore, and grow. This will be more than a playground. It will be:
- A safe and joyful space for over 50 children from Matsevani and nearby villages.
- A hands-on experience for international and local volunteers to collaborate, build, and connect.
- model for alternative education and child-centered design in Georgia.
Together with our partner, KuKuk Kultur e.V. from Germany, we will create this playground using natural materials and involve children and young people in the building process. It’s a celebration of community, creativity, and care for nature.
How the Project Will Work
Dates: June 29 – July 6
Team: 3 master builders from KuKuk Kultur + 18 international volunteers
Method: Participatory construction using sustainable wood, guided by experienced craftsmen
Impact: Over 50 local children + dozens of volunteers and partner schools in Georgia
Our Budget
Total project cost: €18,200
Covered by KuKuk Kultur: €8,300
Funding gap: €9,900 (~£8,500)
This is where you come in.
Even small contributions will bring us closer to our goal. Your donation will help cover:
Wood and materials for the playground
Meals and logistics for volunteers
Local coordination and safety equipment
Why It Matters
- Children in rural Georgia rarely have access to safe, engaging, and developmental play spaces.
- This playground will foster motor development, creativity, and social learning.
- The project will serve as a blueprint for similar initiatives across the country.
- It's a rare opportunity for cross-cultural exchange and grassroots cooperation.
- We believe that every child deserves a place to play — and a community that builds it with love.
Join Us
Donate. Share. Spread the word. Help us turn an empty yard into a vibrant, living playground. A space that shows what's possible when people come together — across borders, cultures, and generations.
My Name is Matthias Valentin and I am a Georgian-German Member of Parzival. Using my german bank account I'll act as the bridge to Georgia since gofundme doesn't accept Georgia as a project location.
With gratitude,
Parzival Youth Society – Georgia
Organisator
Matthias Valentin
Organisator
Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg