Interviews

Importance of the Development of Highland Areas with Maximum Protection of Local Traditions
January 25, 2023 News

Importance of the Development of Highland Areas with Maximum Protection of Local Traditions

The growth of highland regions is part of Georgia’s regional development policy. However, it requires a specific approach since the mountainous places, contrary to other regions of the country, are more at risk of natural disasters, which often leads to the deterioration of living conditions and also reduces the opportunity for agricultural activities.

Summary of collaboration with UNICEF: long-term effects of targeted support to primary health care
December 16, 2022 News

Summary of collaboration with UNICEF: long-term effects of targeted support to primary health care

Caritas Czech Republic has been strengthening the primary health care of Georgia by supporting the Government of Georgia to implement systemic changes as well as ensuring continuous education and capacity-building activities for the medical personnel across the whole country.

The deinstitutionalization of adults with disabilities in Georgia soon will come to an end
November 4, 2022 News

The deinstitutionalization of adults with disabilities in Georgia soon will come to an end

In Georgia, process of transferring adults with disabilities from large boarding houses to family-type homes began in 2011 and is still ongoing. In 2020, Caritas Czech Republic, with the financial support of the Czech Development Agency and in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Georgia, developed a deinstitutionalization strategy and an action plan. In addition, our organization took responsibility for providing community-based homes and services for persons with disabilities (PwDs) living in two large boarding homes under state care.

Behind the Scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Meet Ekaterine Meskhrikadze from Georgia
August 5, 2022 News

Behind the Scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Meet Ekaterine Meskhrikadze from Georgia

Would you like to know more about the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation department in Caritas Czech Republic? We launched a series of interviews with our colleagues who will tell you more about our work across the world. This time we interviewed Ekaterine Meskhrikadze, Deputy Country Director at our office in Georgia.

“Georgia Will Always Stay in my Heart” – Jan Blinka Leaves the Country Office with Gratitude
July 14, 2022 News

“Georgia Will Always Stay in my Heart” – Jan Blinka Leaves the Country Office with Gratitude

Jan Blinka has been leading Caritas Czech Republic’s Georgian Country Office since 2019. During this period, our organization implemented several important initiatives including the EU-funded ENPARD Khulo project, CzechAid-funded projects in support to strengthen primary healthcare in Georgia and protect the rights of persons with disabilities and building of the Zugdidi Screening Center for the population of West Georgia.