EU Launches a Project 'Quality Care for Vulnerable Georgian Children'

The issue of child poverty and appropriate care towards minors is one of the biggest challenges faced by the Georgian society. In order to eradicate the problem, with the financial support of the EU, World Vision Georgia launched a project - ‘Reinforcing the Child Welfare and Protection System in Georgia’ on February 18. The initiative aims to develop the child welfare reform in Georgia and ensure provision of quality alternative care for children deprived of parental care.

The Ambassador of the EU to Georgia, Carl Hartzell, stated that the case of vulnerable children is one of the primary issues of Georgia, and focused on the importance of implementation of such projects. He also accentuated the need to involve all key state and non-state actors, experts and professionals.

“Obtaining an effective and strong child-oriented system that can provide immediate and adequate responses to children in need all across the country will only be possible if all key state and non-state actors, experts and professionals are involved. In this context, I very much welcome the interest displayed on the side of the Georgian Orthodox Church to actively participate in his project," Hartzell said.

The Minister of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs, David Sergeenko, declared his gratitude to the EU and World Vision for launching the given project in Georgia and expressed the strong belief that the initiative will be a step forward towards improving conditions for vulnerable children here.

Eka Zhvania, the Director of World Vision Georgia, strongly emphasized the significance of implementation of this significant initiative for Georgian society.

“World Vision Georgia understands the great responsibility involved in the implementation of a high-quality project. This is a large scale initiative that requires the unification of the will and effort of the government, non-governmental sector and the Georgian Patriarchy to improve the quality and welfare of the most vulnerable children and families. This project will open doors to all stakeholders for cooperation in improving the child welfare policies and practices in the country,” stated Zhvania.

By Ketevan Kvaratskheliya

Image source: Delegation of the EU to Georgia