Georgia

Funding appeals and humanitarian action updates

Learn more about humanitarian action in Georgia.

The conflict that started on 7 August 2008, caused heavy damage and destruction in South Ossetia, especially in the capital Tskhinvili, and resulted in large population displacements in and around South Ossetia on both sides of the Russian and Georgian border. Women and children represent a majority of those caught in the conflict and seeking safety. According to statistics provided by local officials to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, around 115,000 people have been displaced.  Nearly 40% of the displaced in Georgia are children under 16.  According to Russian Federal Migration Service, over 30,000 people entered into Russian Federation. Of these, an estimated 80% are women and children. 

UNICEF addresses the needs of all children affected by the conflict and who have been displaced in Georgia and those who have moved to North Ossetia, Russian Federation. This document focuses on the humanitarian needs in Georgia.

UNICEF is coordinating with government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and donors in Georgia to respond to the needs of affected children and women. An initial funding of US$ 3.2 million is requested.
Georgia Immediate Needs 15 August 2008 [pdf]

With no progress made towards settling the conflicts, women and children in Abkhazia and South Ossetia live in an ongoing emergency. Funds are urgently needed to provide supply and technical assistance to the collapsed health and education sectors, child protection and social development. UNICEF’s requirements for its humanitarian programme in 2005 amount to $1.6 million; less than 25% of these requirements have been met to date.
Georgia Donor Update 15 September 2005 [pdf]