BREAKING THE BARRIERS– protecting children and youth with disabilities

Project title: Breaking the Barriers – protecting children and youth with disabilities

Project donor: French Development Agency (AFD), Carigest, Lord Michelhe Hellingley Foundation and International Catholic Child Bureau’s -BICE.

Project duration: July 2024 – June 2026

Project partner: Union “Rhea”

Project location:Tbilisi and Samtskhe-Javakheti region (Aspindza, Akhalkalaki and Ninotsminda municipalities)

Overall objective: To contribute to the full development of children and young people with disabilities in Georgia in accordance with the principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Specific objective: Children and young people with disabilities in the city of Tbilisi and the Samtskhe-Javakheti region grow up in a caring environment and co-participate in their socio-professional inclusion.

Expected Result 1: Children with disabilities and their families are aware of the increased risk of violence against them and have access to appropriate support services.

Expected Result 2: Adolescents and young people with disabilities and their families have acquired skills to participate in Income Generating Activities and sell their produce.

Expected Result 3: Child protection professionals and community leaders have acquired the knowledge to prevent and respond to cases of violence involving children with disabilities.