Georgia Conflict

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Six months after Georgia-Russia conflict, safe shelter still a huge hurdle for displaced families

Six months after the brief conflict between Georgia and Russia, World Vision warns that the 35,000 displaced people still face significant hurdles to rebuilding their lives. More than 18,000 internally displaced persons are being integrated into settlements built by the Georgian government, which World Vision says are inadequate for children and families. Read more ... Resources for journalists Humanitarian Briefing on Georgia Crisis, August 2008 Request photos Child-Friendly Spaces Reuters AlertNet Relief Web Press releases 02/10/2009 Six months after Georgia-Russia conflict, safe shelter still a huge hurdle for displaced families 11/20/2008 National Geographic Adventure honors World Vision aid worker ... 09/02/2008 More than 28,000 displaced in Georgia receive food rations 08/22/2008 Georgia’s displaced may be unable to return for months ... 08/15/2008 Embattled town receiving aid after being cut off for days 08/13/2008 Humanitarian needs from Georgia conflict still growing 08/11/2008 World Vision expands relief to women and children fleeing conflict in Georgia 08/09/2008 World Vision begins relief efforts in Georgia 08/08/2008 World Vision calling for ceasefire, protection of civilians

World Vision in Georgia is distributing emergency food rations to those who have been forced to flee the recent violence in South Ossetia. ©2008 Ana Chkhaidze/World Vision A Georgian man, displaced by fighting in Gori, is one of 86 people living in a kindergarten complex in Tbilisi. World Vision is providing them with food and other emergency supplies. ©2008 Ashley Jonathan Clements/World Vision :: Request photos When disaster strikes How World Vision responds How your audience can help