Caucasus Cooperation – ccfyd.ch
CCFYD – Shaping the Future. Creating Opportunities for Young People in the Caucasus.
We promote education, cultural exchange, and sustainable development for young people in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
"The real way to get happiness is by giving out happiness to other people. Try and leave this world a little better than you found it."
Lord Baden-Powell
Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation – Together
CCFYD (Caucasus Cooperation Foundation for Youth Development) is a non-profit foundation dedicated to the holistic support of children and young people in the Caucasus. Our work focuses on education, intercultural exchange, and environmental and social initiatives to create new perspectives for young people.
We support initiatives such as the International Scout Centre Rustavi (ISCR) and other projects in Georgia that strengthen cooperation, develop skills, and promote sustainable development.
Together with partners from the region and Switzerland, we focus on education, culture, and shared engagement to create long-term opportunities for young people and to strengthen local civil society.
Discover our mission, our current projects, and how you can get involved.
Our Purpose. Our Impact.
Learn what CCFYD stands for and how we strategically shape our projects. With clear goals and long-term commitment, we create opportunities for young people and support sustainable development in the Caucasus.
Together with partners from the region and Switzerland, we focus on education, culture, and shared engagement to create long-term opportunities for young people and to strengthen local civil society.
Discover our mission, our current projects, and how you can get involved.
The People Behind CCFYD
Behind the work of CCFYD are dedicated individuals who guide the foundation with expertise and vision. Learn more about the leadership and their role in advancing our mission.
Together with partners from the region and Switzerland, we focus on education, culture, and shared engagement to create long-term opportunities for young people and to strengthen local civil society.
Discover our mission, our current projects, and how you can get involved.
The CCFYD foundation supports sustainable projects in the South Caucasus that contribute to the personal development of children and young people. We support locally rooted initiatives with development potential that strengthen intercultural exchange, create multiplier effects, and open new opportunities for young people.
International Scout Centre Rustavi (ISCR)
The International Scout Centre Rustavi (ISCR) is the foundation’s central project. The youth center is located in Rustavi, about 25 kilometers southeast of the Georgian capital Tbilisi.
Scout Lodge & Campsite Pona
In the Georgian mountain village of Pona, about 150 kilometers from Tbilisi, the foundation supports a camping and encounter project surrounded by impressive natural landscapes.
Aragvi River Campsite
The Aragvi River Campsite is located in a recreation area near Tbilisi directly on the Aragvi River and offers ideal conditions for outdoor activities and youth programs.