Georgia is not a popular holiday destination. Hardly anyone knows much about it. The question as to whether the country belongs to Asia or Europe is often answered incorrectly. The invasion of the Russian Army in the summer of 2008 put the country in the headlines for a short time and brought lasting misery. Even today, many of the 150 000 refugees still cannot return to their homes in South Ossetia. Economic problems and the unemployment that this brings make the lives of the inhabitants even harder.

Survival aid

Since the beginning of the 1990s, AVC has been supporting a free church movement in Georgia. Over the years, more than 350 people have received a meal daily through a soup kitchen. Food packages, primarily for elderly people who receive no help from the state, have helped people survive.

Others have been given financial support as well as training which, along with the good news of Jesus, provides hope.

Double refugee support

Hope through the Christian faith 

Today AVC provides ten evangelists with financial support and is involved in the planting of a Christian fellowship in a refugee village near Tbilisi.

Training young Christian leaders in Georgia is an important investment in the future. Financial contributions and teachers sent from Austria help with this.

Friends from other European countries are also assisting in passing on the biblical message in Georgia.

Practical emergency aid 

AVC has plans to provide practical help for refugees which goes beyond initial emergency aid. Establishing small craftsman’s businesses is intended to give them the opportunity to find a job and be able to earn their own, independent living again.