Kindergarten in Tbliski, during the 2009 conflict. © CARE.CARE International began work in Georgia in 1991, when the country was suffering a severe economic crisis.
We responded during civil conflict and territorial disputes within the country, and expanded our activities to Armenia and Azabaijan (together the three make South Caucasus) between 1993 and 1996. We distributed food and other essentials to people who were forced to flee their homes as a result of fighting, as well as to hospitals and vulnerable groups such as orphans, disabled people, pensioners and one-parent households.
CARE was among the first agencies to respond to the crisis in Georgia in August 2008. We offered emergency assistance to those affected by the conflict, and also ongoing help to the poorest in rural areas of South Caucasus.
Strengthing women's role in peacebuilding
Since 2010 CARE has been working with local organisations to empower women from conflict affected areas across the three countries to be able to stand up for their rights and participate in decision making.
Earning a decent living
For most South Caucasusians, incomes and living standards are low. Poverty is pervasive throughout the countries, especially in remote regions and high mountainous areas.
We work with local communities, businesses and the government to improve the opportunities available for people to earn an income.
We help to develop businesses by providing technical advice, awarding grants and improving access to credit. We offer training to unemployed people in business management.
Agriculture
CARE is helping 77 communities who live along the Baku-Tbilisi to Ceyhan oil and South Caucasus gas pipelines.
Farmers are being taught how to improve crop and livestock production. We are aiming to establish 100 demonstration plots working with 300 farmers and 15 producer groups.
