A Ukrainian family who came to Georgia as tourists found themselves unable to return home due to the war, making it unsafe. They settled in Batumi, Georgia’s seaside city, and soon realised they needed to adapt to their new environment and find a way to earn a living.

A Ukrainian family who came to Georgia as tourists found themselves unable to return home due to the war, making it unsafe. They settled in Batumi, Georgia’s seaside city, and soon realised they needed to adapt to their new environment and find a way to earn a living.

Profile: Ukraine Crisis Response

As the Ukraine Crisis Response enters its fourth year, the impact of war continues to devastate the lives of millions, particularly children. Over the past three years, World Vision has reached more than 2 million people, including nearly 1 million children, providing critical support such as education, mental health services, cash assistance, livelihoods, winterisation and protection initiatives. Despite these efforts, the challenges remain immense. Millions of children are still displaced, struggling to access the basic needs every child deserves, and deprived of their rights to safety, education, health and home.

The pandemic hit vulnerable families the hardest, including children, women, and people with disabilities. Many struggled with worsening economic and social conditions, leading to poor mental and physical health. Routine vaccinations dropped, and access to healthcare services became more difficult. To address these issues and support the recovery of public health, the organisation has launched its first major healthcare initiative, focusing on strengthening Georgia's health and child protection systems. Family doctors and social workers, were trained on key health topics such as immunisation, Hepatitis, HIV prevention, HPV, TB, and STDs.

Svitlana, a Ukrainian refugee in Georgia, transforms her own hardships into a mission to support others through World Vision’s Happy Space. As a psychologist and coordinator, she helps refugees rebuild their lives by providing psychosocial support, nonformal education, and community connections. Happy Space has become a beacon of hope, offering safety, empowerment, and resilience to over 6,000 individuals, fostering brighter futures amidst ongoing challenges.