Georgia | Mercy Corps

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Topics: Sports, Peaceful Change, Children

With financial support from Mercy Corps, a community in Georgia undertake a project to improve their environment and quality of life.

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Topics: Children, Sports, Peaceful Change

A Mercy Corps sponsored program is helping disabled children in Georgia gain acceptance in society

13.5 Million Grant Assists Communities in Georgia ›

Topics: Peaceful Change, Economic Development

USAID has awarded a $13.5 million grant to Mercy Corps intended to improve social services and strengthen communities in eastern Georgia.

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Georgia Facts

Population (2008): 4.6 million
Size: slightly smaller than South Carolina
Human Development Index rank: 93 (out of 179)
Mercy Corps has worked here since 2000
Primary work: Agricultural livelihoods, economic development, market linkages, formation of farmer groups, democracy building
Number of family farms: more than 1 million
Percentage of country's agricultural output that comes from family farms: 90%

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For more detailed information on Mercy Corps' activities, partners and donors in Georgia, as well as contact information, please visit www.mercycorps.ge.

Program Details

Mercy Corps' goal in Georgia is to create stable and secure communities in regions impacted by poverty and conflict.

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