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  Steady water supply: With the support of the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation, Temi renews a crucial part of its water system in order to ensure a steady and clean water supply for the community.

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  In the frame of their project Development of Social Entrepreneurship in Kakheti, Polish aid and the Helsinki Citizens Assembly support Temi in the purchase of restaurant inventory. This will allow the community to host more guests more professionally.

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  Mulcher: With the support of McLain Association for Children Georgia, Temi purchased a mulching machine which allows for more sustainable, conservation agriculture practices.

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  Milling and wheat processing: The project sustainable agriculture practices and biodiversity protection in Kakheti provided the community with equipment to clean and mill wheat. Thereby it significantly improved the process from growing our own traditional Georgian wheat to baking our own bread from it. The project was implemented in cooperation with the Estonian NGO Peipsi Center for Transboundary Cooperation. Funding: Estonian Development Cooperation

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  The newly build third floor of the Stein house, Temi's main building, was made accessible by the construction of a new staircase. Additionally, a first layer of thermal insulation was applied to the walls and ceiling. Funded by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Tbilisi

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  Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia: Developing Temi community social enterprise

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  The project development of organic farming and social entrepreneurship aimed to improve TEMI's irrigation systems for our agriculture and the marketing of our agricultural products. Implemented in cooperation with the Estonian NGO Peipsi Center for Transboundary Cooperation. Funding: Estonian Development Cooperation

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  Solar Power in a Community for Disabled. Funded by Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation

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  Tone: Temi is constructing a Tone (traditional Georgian oven) to bake bread for and together with visitors. This project funded by EY GEORGIA increases the diversity and attractiveness of the community’s touristic offerings.

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  Fruit juice production: Temi purchased machinery for fresh fruit juice production. The fruit juice shall enrich the community members' diet and the menu of Temi's restaurant. The juice will also be sold in different shops in Georgia. This project was made possible thanks to the Estonian Development Cooperation.

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  Learning on occupational therapy: Temi was part of a project that aimed to transfer, adjust and put into practice lessons learnt of the Visegrád countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) in terms of tailored, systemic and diagnosis-based occupational therapy. The project included exchange of experiences between different care institutions and social enterprises, seminars, trainings and study tours. The project was funded by the International Visegrad Fund and the Government of the Netherlands.

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  Beehives: In spring 2018, Temi purchased 30 beehives and a carrier for their transportation. The honey shall enrich our diet and generate income. Beekeeping and honey production is also a new work possibility for Temi members and a potential tourist attraction. This initiative was supported by First Step Georgia.

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  Free range chicken farming: With the support of McLain Association for Children Georgia, Temi established a coop and a paddock for 100 laying hens. The extension of this production branch allows Temi to become self-sufficient in terms of eggs.

Community room: The roof of the old Stein house was renovated in summer 2017. Temi used this occasion to build an additional floor giving space to a big community room. If we find additional donations, we will complete this room which can then be used for internal as well as external meetings, seminars, workshops and feasts.

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  All-seasons restaurant space: With funding from EY GEORGIA, Temi's touristic infrastructure was extended by a closed restaurant space where guests can be hosted during cooler seasons of the year. Prior to this project, touristic offerings were limited to the summer season.

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  Bore wells for Gremi: In the frame of the Grassroots Grant Project financed by the Government of Japan, three bore wells were constructed in Gremi village. This helped to overcome water scarcity and to provide clean drinking water for villagers throughout the year.

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  Architectural workshops: In partnership with +48 architecture, BudCud, Development Policy Foundations and the Georgian Technical University, architectural workshops were organised in Temi in order to promote inclusive culture and common space. Report on afasiaarchzine, Video by +48 architecture

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  Bike & Wine: Together with Gmina Pluznica Development Association Temi equipped its summer restaurant and established a bike rental service as well as a bike route around Gremi village. The project was funded by the Polish Development Cooperation Programme and also included a study tour to Poland and a number of seminars about social entrepreneurship, Slow Food, product marketing and tourism management.

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  Football People Action Week: In the frame of the project Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Local Football Matches. Temi joined hundreds of groups in Europe and beyond for the largest social action campaign in sport. Temi organized football matches in the village of Shakriani which brought together people from several surrounding villages. The focus of the matches was on tolerance in football and integration of people with disabilities and socially vulnerable people within the local society. The campaign was financed by the FARE Network.

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  New windows for the Stein house: With the support of Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf Steiners, new windows were installed in the 2nd floor of Temi's 102-year-old Stein house. This strongly improved the insulation and energy conservation of the building.

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  Wheat variety Tsiteli Doli: With the aim to promote sustainable management of biodiversity and to produce high quality bread for the community, Temi has started cultivating the traditional Georgian wheat variety Tsiteli Doli. The project was funded by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

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  Water supply system: Thanks to the Tree of Life Fund of the Bank of Georgia, Temi could renew and improve its water supply system.

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  Summer restaurant: The first cornerstone towards touristic infrastructure on Temi grounds was laid with the construction of a summer restaurant. This allows Temi to diversify its income sources and the working activities of its members. The investment was possible with the help of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

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  Greenhouse and agricultural equipment: The Embassy of Japan in Georgia supported Temi in the construction of a greenhouse and in the purchase of agricultural equipment. These investments helped Temi to increase its vegetable, greens and grain production, to get closer to the aim of self-sufficiency and to gain some income from the sale of surpluses.

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  Central heating system for the Stein house: Thanks to the support of Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf Steiners, Temi could establish a central heating system for its main building, the Stein house. This drastically reduced the amount of wood used and the time needed for heating.

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  Marani: With the help of Midland, Ontario, Canada Rotary Club Temi built a wine cellar (Marani) for the production and storage of its organic kvevri wine.

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  New residential house: As the community had grown steadily, the living, working and leisure space became scarce in the existing buildings. With the generous support of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), a new residential and educational building could be constructed.

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  Kitchen rehabilitation: The German Embassy supported Temi in the rehabilitation of its common kitchen as well as in the purchase of kitchen equipment. This allowed us to improve the cooking, storing and washing up process which is an essential part of our community life.