Youth for Samegrelo Development was founded by Eduard Partsvania and Nana Shedania and is supported by 2 full-time staff members working in Megobar, as well as a team comprised of friends and volunteers. The team functions as a like-minded community in which new ideas are generated, current projects are maintained, and creates pathways for leadership for students with built-in mentorship. Professionals across varied fields work in parallel, thus combining different skill sets towards a common goal.