Our Work

World Vision believes the best way to improve children’s lives is through child-focused development. We work with communities and children through a range of programmes that promote change and improve their well-being. World Vision’s development work aims to ensure that children: 

Enjoy good health

In 2011, the World Vision Georgia health team focused on promoting maternal and child health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and healthy lifestyles.

Training for 120 primary health care and medical personnel in Imereti, Kakheti, and Samtskhe-Javakheti aimed to build communities’ health care capacity on topics ranging from disease prevention, nutrition and patients’ rights. World Vision was also heavily involved in interventions to prevent the spread of HIV. Throughout the year, five health care cabinets in Marneuli, Bolnisi, Akhaltsikhe, Borjomi, and Tetritskaro were established to provide HIV and AIDS-related consultation in-person and via hotline.

Are educated for life

In 2011, 28 schools and seven kindergartens in the three Area Development Programme (ADP) regions benefited from World Vision projects in a variety of ways, including   minor building rehabilitation, new school clubs e, teacher training, and provision of educational materials. In the Kakheti ADP, World Vision provided text books to 400 school students, which relieved families’ financial burden   and meant children didn’t have to share the same book; a practice which often negatively affects children’s educational performance.

In 2011 World Vision Georgia launched the Keeping Children Safe Online project which involves information campaigns for youth, teachers, and parents about safe use of the Internet.

Experience the love of God and their neighbours

World Vision Georgia’s faith and development partnership opportunities primarily involve the Georgian Orthodox Church. However, World Vision also collaborates with other churches in Georgia, including the Catholic Church, the Baptist-Evangelical Church, and the Lutheran- Evangelical Church, to successfully implement projects across the country.

World Vision supported the establishment of two Sunday Schools for children 6-17 years old and equipped them with Youth Bible Curriculum (YBC); interactive catechism materials that incorporate lessons on history, culture, and family.

Are cared for, protected and participating 

In May 2011, World Vision opened a day care centre as part of a larger project to support mothers struggling to generate income for themselves and their children.

World Vision organised 35 awareness-raising activities in Imereti, Kakheti, Samtskhe-Javakheti, and Batumi for youth and Community Initiative Group (CIG) members to increase understanding around the threat of human trafficking. Subsequently, 25 youth and CIG anti-trafficking awareness raising community campaigns were developed.  World Vision also worked with youth to increase their understanding of democratic principles and to promote civic participation and advocacy.