Svitlana, a Ukrainian refugee who fled her home in Kyiv due to the war, now works with World Vision in Georgia to support fellow displaced families. As a psychologist and coordinator at the Happy Space Education and Development Centre, she helps children and parents overcome the trauma of displacement, offering psychosocial support, language classes, and cultural activities.  Happy Space has become a community hub where refugees can feel at home—a place where they can come to chat, share their joys and challenges, and connect with one another. To date, more than 6,000 individuals have benefited from its diverse services, offering them hope, support, and a sense of belonging.

World Vision, a child-focused organization, emphasizes the fundamental rights of children and young people to participate meaningfully and safely in public discourse.

Within the project ERTAD, Master Trainers who work with vulnerable families and Family Empowerment consultants were trained on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge to bring positive change among diverse communities.

With support of the European Union, World Vision Georgia launched a new project aimed at fostering inclusive and sustainable growth in Georgia. With a focus on the agriculture and building sectors, the project Inclusive Growth through Sustainable and Green Business Practices in Georgia is committed to promoting the development of green skills, enhancing the VET curriculum, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting sustainable business practices.

Nino, a 19-year-old young girl from the charming village of Kvemo Khodasheni in the Telavi district (East part of Georgia), has a story that embodies resilience, growth, and the power of community. Growing up, Nino completed her schooling in her village, but her journey was uniquely shaped by her early and transformative connection with World Vision.“I am deeply thankful for the opportunities World Vision has provided me. I truly believe that my life would have taken a completely different path without your support. Your organisation opens up excellent opportunities, and we, the young people, are eager to seize and utilise them for our growth and development. Today, I am a strong, independent person, striving to make a positive impact in my community and beyond,” – says Nino.

40 master trainers were trained by the Knowledge Hub within the project “ERTAD - Empowerment, Resilience, Transformation, and Development.” Participants of the master training were selected from the Social Services Agency, State Care and Trafficking Victims Assistance Agency, State Employment Promotion Agency, as well as mentors from the Danish Refugee Council and facilitators from World Vision Georgia.
The trainings were held from July 6 to 13 and covered the following topics: introductory operational principles of UPG (Ultra-Poor Graduation), training of trainers methodology and approaches, and a thematic in-depth course on various priority areas, including social protection, social empowerment, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.