CARE in Georgia

CARE International began work in Georgia in 1991, when the country was suffering a severe economic crisis. We then responded during civil conflict and territorial disputes within the country, and expanded our emergency relief activities between 1993 and 1996.

In Georgia we:
  • improve agriculture, for example by teaching farmers new farming techniques
  • fund the building and repair of infrastructure, such as roads
  • help communities to speak out on issues that concern them and influence decision-makers

We distributed food and other essential goods to people who were forced to flee their homes as a result of the fighting, as well as to hospitals and vulnerable groups such as orphans, disabled people, pensioners and one-parent households.

Now, we have shifted our focus from emergency relief to helping the people of Georgia get back on their feet.

CARE in action:

Earning a decent living
Among most Georgians, incomes and living standards are low and poverty is pervasive throughout the country, especially in remote regions and high mountainous areas. There is no social security to ensure that poor and vulnerable segments of the population have access to food, health care and education.

We work with local communities, businesses and the government to improve the opportunities available for people to earn an income. We help to develop businesses by providing technical advice, awarding grants and improving access to credit. The unemployed are trained in business management.

Agriculture
CARE is helping 77 communities who live along the Baku-Tbilisi to Ceyhan oil and South Caucasus gas pipelines.

Farmers are being trained so that they can improve crop and livestock production. We are aiming to establish 100 demonstration plots working with 300 farmers and 15 producer groups.

 

 

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