The Ukrainian House in Tbilisi marked four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine with a commemorative gathering that brought together friends, supporters and beneficiaries to honour the strength and determination of the Ukrainian people.
Held in an atmosphere filled with both emotion and hope, the event showed the progress made by Ukrainian Houses in Tbilisi and Batumi since their establishment. Speakers and community members reflected on the solidarity networks, educational programmes, legal assistance and cultural initiatives that have helped displaced Ukrainians rebuild their lives in Georgia.
The Ukrainian House in Tbilisi is now operating from its new premises at 3/5 Galaktion Tabidze Street and remains open as a safe space for the community.
International support
The gathering was supported by the German Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). With US$1,582,278 in funding from Germany, UNDP is implementing a comprehensive initiative to improve equitable, people-centred justice across Georgia. The program also provides targeted assistance to Ukrainian refugees, ensuring that vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are not left behind.
Building on the success of its first phase (January 2023 – September 2024), the project’s second phase seeks to deepen these efforts and promote inclusive development nationwide.
Strategic objectives
The initiative is guided by two long-term objectives:
- Ensuring equitable, people-centred justice for all individuals in Georgia.
- Facilitating the integration of individuals fleeing conflict, violence, or persecution, including Ukrainian refugees, into Georgian society while strengthening socio-economic resilience.
To achieve these goals, UNDP works through cross-sectoral partnerships with state and non-state actors, including lawyers, mediators, judges, local businesses, NGOs and community organisations.
The project prioritises socio-economically disadvantaged groups, people with disabilities, women, minorities and communities vulnerable to environmental harm.
Over the past four years, the Ukrainian Houses in Tbilisi and Batumi have evolved from emergency response hubs into structured community centres offering long-term support. Through capacity-building initiatives, knowledge exchange and direct service delivery, partners and beneficiaries are working together to create durable and meaningful change.
