Donation Barometer
Together for Mzianeti
Donation Goals
How your donation is used
What is Mzianeti?
Mzianeti is a unique educational project in Busheti, Georgia, based on the principles of humanistic pedagogy by Shalva Amonashvili. Here parents become students and children take responsibility as citizens of their own city – with parliament, economy, and local currency.
5 Sessions/Year
May to September, 10 days each
Busheti, Georgia
Amonashvili family estate
Shalva Amonashvili
Founder of humanistic pedagogy
What are donations used for?
Your donation goes directly to building new facilities and infrastructure on the Mzianeti grounds.
New Accommodations
Building additional family rooms and cottages so more families can participate in Mzianeti.
CHF 80'000Learning Spaces & Workshops
Modern seminar rooms and creative workshops for the pedagogical programs.
CHF 45'000Outdoor Area & Playground
Nature-based play areas, gardens, and outdoor meeting places designed with Feng Shui principles.
CHF 25'000Children's Parliament House
A dedicated building for the children's parliament – where children experience democracy, economy, and responsibility.
CHF 60'000Donate to Mzianeti now
Every contribution helps make the dream of a humanistic education city a reality.
Donate online
100% of your donation goes directly to building schools & infrastructure in Mzianeti, Georgia. No admin fees.
Secure payment via Stripe (Card & TWINT)
Or via QR code
Your donation achieves
1 month building material for a family house
Foundation for a cottage
Roof for a family house
Sustainable Family House – Our Building Project
We promote and support the construction of new buildings on the property through donations. Each house is sustainably built with local Georgian materials and accommodates 1–2 families.
Construction cost: CHF 12,000 – 25,000 per house
Capacity
1–2 families (each with 1 bedroom, living area, kitchen)
Furnishings
Bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, beds, basic furniture, terrace
Local Materials
Natural stone foundation, compressed earth blocks (CEB), Georgian wood (pine/oak), clay tile roof, straw insulation, lime plaster
Sustainability
Carbon-neutral, short transport routes, renewable resources, rainwater collection, solar-ready
More views of the building project
Exterior – Front view
1 / 7
Note: The images shown are purely visualizations and sample images. The local team in Georgia decides which educational and residential buildings are actually needed. The sample images and floor plans were created by HUBER REAL ESTATE.
Map – City of Mzianeti & Amonashvili Estate
The grounds include the City of Mzianeti with 14 locations and the Amonashvili family estate with 5 areas.
City of Mzianeti
Amonashvili Family Estate
Three Main Principles of Mzianeti
- Love thy neighbor.
- Live by conscience.
- Work for the good of all.
These commandments are considered the foundation of life in the «City of the Sun».
«The path to the student's heart is the pure heart of the teacher.»
«A child can do anything, as long as pedagogy doesn't fail.»
«To understand children means to stand in their position.»
Frequently Asked Questions
The Team Behind Mzianeti
Shalva Amonashvili
Founder of humanistic pedagogy
Paata Amonashvili
President of the international center
Tamriko Amonashvili
Professor, Director
Mariam Amonashvili
Main Manager Mzianeti
Alexei Babayants
Gestalt therapist, Educator
Igor Kirshin
Educator, Writer
Non-profit association
Your donation goes directly to humanistic education projects. You will receive a donation receipt by email.
Learn more about MzianetiExperience humanistic pedagogy live
Mzianeti is more than a place – it's a living experience. Every year, several sessions take place in Busheti, Georgia, where families can experience Shalva Amonashvili's humanistic pedagogy firsthand. Children elect mayors, start businesses, and learn through joy.
May to September 2026
Per session, intensive experience
Parents & children learn together
On the official website you'll find all dates, prices and registration options for the Mzianeti sessions in Busheti, Georgia.
Support in Any Form Welcome
We gratefully accept support in any form. In addition to financial contributions, there are many ways to support our project – each one brings us closer to realizing the first humanistic school in Central Switzerland.
Financial Contributions
Donations, grants, scholarships, or project funding
Premises
School rooms, event venues, or course locations
Network & Contacts
Connections to educational institutions, authorities, or media
Know-how & Consulting
Professional expertise in pedagogy, law, finance, or marketing
In-Kind Contributions
Teaching materials, furniture, technology, or learning resources
Volunteer Engagement
Voluntary participation in events, courses, or on the advisory board
Every contribution counts. Whether large or small, financial or non-material – together we can make the first humanistic school in Central Switzerland a reality. Get in touch with us – we will find the right form of collaboration together.