The earthquake that struck Tbilisi on 25 April 2002 was the worst natural disaster Georgia has experienced in years. Since the death toll was not considered high (6 persons) and because the local government made a promise to assist thousands who lost homes, ACT members did not seek funds for immediate assistance through an ACT appeal.

Since the earthquake occurred, the NGO community has become more concerned about the gaping difference between damage estimates and funding raised for the assistance. In addition, it became obvious that the local government has failed to provide even a minimum assistance to the needy. This has resulted in the recent protests by the thousands affected by the earthquake who took to the streets demanding the delayed help promised by the government.

ACT member Lazarus seeks financial support for rehabilitation of two buildings which serve as temporary accommodation for old cases of IDPs in Georgia. As far as humanitarian assistance is concerned, this marginalized category of the population remains a priority to Lazarus. The agency will target IDP settlements given that their plight grows on a daily basis and that the general negligence towards this category of population is not likely to be corrected any time soon.

This appeals has been put together with help and guidance from staff of WCC Eastern Europe office.

Project Completion Date:

31 March 2003

Signed by:
Thor-Arne Prois, ACT Director
Geneviève Jacques, Director, Cluster on Relations, World Council of Churches
Robert Granke, Director, Department for World Service, Lutheran World Federation

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