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.

With the support of the Austrian Development Agency, World Vision Georgia continues to advance the professional education of key specialists, whose work is essential for ensuring the well-being of children in the country.