PHF – საქართველოს საზოგადოებრივი ჯანდაცვის ფონდი

We Advocate for Safeguarding the Right to Health

Protecting children from violence is an essential part of public health

Who We Are

We are a team of professionals dedicated to safeguarding the right to health. We offer services to parents, professionals, and anyone seeking assistance with issues concerning children. We empower children, support parents, and focus on enhancing the motivation, knowledge, and skills of child protection professionals.

Years of Experience
in the Field

Succesfully
Implemented Projects

International
Partners

Publications and Research
in Child-protection

Projects

Access to justice: ensuring the rights of survivors of child sexual exploitation to access child-friendly services is upheld

ECPAT Intrenational

Breaking Down the Barriers : Protecting Children and Young People with Disabilities from Violence and Promoting Their Social and Professional Integration

French Development Agency (AFD), Carigest, Lord Michelhe Hellingley Foundation and International Catholic Child Bureau – BICE

Strengthening the Capacity of the Child Helpline Operators

United Nations Children’s Fund, with the support of the European Union

Childhood without Violence – Synergies to Break the Cycle of Violence and Delinquency Involving Children and Rehabilitate its Victims

French Development Agency and International Catholic Child Bureau

Promote Effective Protection of Children by Enhanced Child Protection and Justice Systems

United Nations Children’s Fund, with the support of the European Union.

Promotion of a Human Right to Health of the Conflict Affected Populations in Georgia

European Union

Services

Our services encompass three primary areas focused on preventing child abuse, early detection, response, and assistance

Child Helpline

Operates every day, except weekends, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Trainings

For Children and Young People, For Parents and Guardians, For Professionals

Consultations

Psychological Counseling, Legal Assistance, Consultation for Professionals Working with Children

Resources

How to Avoid Unwanted Contact – Advice for Parents and Caregivers

The digital environment and the opportunities it provides play an increasingly crucial role in children’s lives. Online connections and relationships are one way for children to make friends. However, there are visible and invisible risks associated with these connections that can endanger children’s safety. Unwanted contact is any type of online communication that is uncomfortable, […]

Awareness of Cyberbullying Risks and Supporting Your Child – Advice for Parents and Caregivers

Cyberbullying involves using digital technology to demean, shame, harass, intimidate, or pressure a child. It can take various forms, such as sending insulting messages, spreading rumors, or sharing humiliating images or videos through social media, messaging platforms, gaming sites, or mobile phones. Creating fake accounts under someone else’s name to deceive or belittle them is […]

Banter or Bullying – Where is the Line?

The widespread use of social media has introduced new terms. What is banter? This English word refers to lighthearted, harmless jokes shared between friends, whether it’s a verbal exchange or a meme shared in a group chat. However, sometimes banter can cross friendly boundaries and turn into bullying without us even realizing it. In the […]

Science on Early Brain Development: Foundational Insights for a Sustainable Society

Scientific understanding of early brain development reveals why children’s development, especially from birth to age five, forms the foundation for a stable and thriving society. Research on early childhood development not only enhances policy and practices for children’s growth but also encourages new approaches and perspectives in decision-making. Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child […]

Executive Function Activities for Children 18 to 36 Months

At this stage of development, children are rapidly expanding their language skills. Language plays an essential role in developing executive function and self-regulation (EF/SR) by helping children label thoughts, actions, and plans. Bilingualism is also associated with improved EF/SR, so parents fluent in more than one language should use these languages in interactions with their […]

Executive Function Activities for Children Ages 3-5

During the ages of 3 to 5, children experience rapid growth in executive function and self-regulation skills. Activities should be adjusted according to each child’s abilities. Younger children need more guidance with rules and structure, while older children may demonstrate more independence. The goal is to gradually decrease adult guidance, allowing children to develop autonomy. […]

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Publications

For Parents

A healthy body – a guide to puberty for parents of boys with disabilities

“Assessment of cases of violence in children with intellectual disabilities and specialized therapeutic support”

Training on the topic: Assessment of cases of violence in children with intellectual disabilities and specialized therapeutic support” 🔹 Clinical psychologist, expert in the field of violence, sexual abuse and trauma in people with intellectual disabilities from the Netherlands, Ms. Aafke Skharlo led a 4-day training in Tbilisi on the topic “Assessment of cases of […]

Training for medical doctors: “Child Abuse – identification and response”

The Public Health Foundation of Georgia in cooperation with the Georgian Pediatrics Association on March 20 and 27 and on April 3, 2021 organized the accredited training course for pediatricians and family doctors. Training participants were awarded with the 18 points in the framework of the Continued Medical Education Program. Through the training, participants gained […]

“Start to Talk” campaign launch in Georgia

Sexual abuse of a child in sports is an issue, which requires our attention. Sexual abuse may happen in or outside of domestic setting. Violence also takes place in sports. Victims of sexual harassment and sexual abuse in sports can be children of any age, both girls and boys. It is difficult for children to […]

Healthcare Training on Right to Access the State Referral and Other Healthcare Programs

On June 23, 2020, in the framework of the EU-funded project “Promotion of Human Right to Health of the conflict affected populations in Georgia” was held training for the Health Care Workers, IDPs and conflict affected populations of Abkhazia. The aim of the trainings was to build capacity of health care workers (HCWs) in Abkhazia […]