Planting Seeds for Georgia’s Future
Nestled within the Trinity Church (Sameba) in the heart of Tbilisi, the College of Decorative Gardening and
Dzegvi's Children Dream of the Future
This summer Sophia, a student at Boston University, flew back to Tbilisi to be our intern and see her grandparents. This is one of her reflections after meeting the people of our projects.
Access to Education
For many people, the town of Ambrolauri in the Racha region, conjures stunning images of the Tkhmori waterfall or the forests surrounding Shaori Lake. But for the teenagers who
Mercy Center Trainings
Since opening in 2003, the Mercy Center hospice has been helping hundreds receive the care they need. Recognizing the scarcity of nursing and palliative care services,
Georgian Dance Class
At the heart of Georgian culture lies its traditional dances, characterized by their complexity and symbolism.
A Letter From Georgia
When I was in Tbilisi in August, I could hear the growing stress in people's comments, a sentiment that was fully captured by the respected journal CBS 60 Minutes. During the October 29 show, which noted how the influx of approximately 100,000 Russians into Tbilisi has caused rent and food prices to spike.
We Need Your Help More Than Ever
We have a great need for your generosity as the year draws to a close. Despite the many difficulties facing Georgia at this time, American Friends of Georgia’s programs continue
Food and Play at Iashvili Center for Children with Leukemia
For years now, AFG has been providing important resources to improve the care of children suffering from leukemia at the Hematology/Oncology Clinic at the Iashvili Children's Hospital in Tbilisi. This is the only clinic
Help For Those in Hospice
Currently, the Mercy Center Hospice and Home Care Program, founded by Mother Mariam and directed by Mariam Palavandishvili, has over 100 beneficiaries and
A Great Day in Nikozi!
On May 20th American Friends of Georgia took 130 Ukrainian refugees, mostly children, to Nikozi, a village on the border with Russian occupied South Ossetia. Because of the work that Metropolitan Isaia has done there, Nikozi has become for many a symbol that life

