News

14/11/23

Helping to meet the immediate needs of refugees in Mission Armenia’s Centres

Since the 19th September, with the renewal of conflict in Nagorno Karabakh, over 100,000 ethnic Armenian refugees have fled to Armenia. Responding to this humanitarian crisis, Action Against Hunger, in partnership with People in Need and Mission Armenia, have been providing a wide array of support to these refugees. In the aftermath of this displacement, this support has focused on the immediate needs of the refugees through the provision of pre-paid supermarket cards which they can use to purchase essential items such as food, hygiene products and household items. These cards enable people to exert a higher level of agency in the selection of such supplies.

01/11/23

Georgian and Moldovan LAGs strengthening linkages for future Rural Development Cooperation

From the 26th to the 28th October, Action Against Hunger South Caucasus and the Georgian Association of Local Action Groups (GALAG) hosted a delegation from the National Moldova LEADER Network in Zugdidi. The purpose of this visit was to promote linkages between Local Action Groups (LAGs) In Georgia and Moldova while creating an environment of learning and collaboration between both parties.

25/10/23

Reports From Armenia

Recently, our colleague, Elisa Bernal Arellano was in Armenia, reporting on the arrival and reception of refugees from Nagorno Karabakh, as well as the response of Action Against Hunger and our local partners.

13/10/23

NAGORNO-KARABAKH AND TWO HUNDRED GRAMS OF BREAD

The skies are clear in Yerevan today. The sound of cars and the voices of the Vernissage flea market help its inhabitants to distance themselves, if only briefly, from a conflict that is once again ravaging the South Caucasus. More than 100,000 people – almost the entire population – of Nagorno-Karabakh fled their homes in less than two weeks after Azerbaijan launched a military offensive and the de facto authorities agreed to disband its government and armed forces.

12/10/23

Planning for the future: Georgian and Lithuanian LAGs share experiences and discuss trans-national collaboration

On the 5th of October 2023, Zugdidi LAG hosted a joint meeting of the Lithuanian Local Action Group Association and the Georgian Association of LAGs (GALAG) with the support of Action Against Hunger (AAH). The meeting in Zugdidi came at the end of a long tour organized by GALAG where LAG members from Lithuania had the opportunity to visit and learn about the projects and activities of Georgian LAGs. During this tour, participants travelled first to Tskaltubo LAG, then up into the mountains of Svaneti to meet Mestia LAG and, finally back down to Zugdidi.

26/09/23

Exciting News from Tusheti Protected Landscape!

Tusheti Protected Landscape Administration (TPLA) is dedicated to preserving the rich biodiversity of this stunning region of Georgia. Recently, Action Against Hunger and Akhmeta LAG has supported the Administration on an essential journey to monitor and safeguard the diverse flora and fauna that call Tusheti home. Thanks to the TPLA gaining support from the Akhmeta LAG grant competition, they have made significant strides in their conservation efforts. This grant has enabled the acquisition of biodiversity monitoring equipment, including photo traps, cameras, and shoulder-mounted cameras for rangers when on patrol.