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Introduction and Recent News

Founded in 1995, Prison Fellowship Georgia has helped transform the lives of many inmates, their families, and their communities. Operating in 10 prisons in the country, PF Georgia offers Angel Tree, Children and Youth programmes as well as legal and material assistance for prisoners.

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PF Georgia Offering Legal Assistance

For many prisoners and their families in Georgia, economic realities limit access to legal aid for a variety of issues including legal defence in criminal cases, allegations of human rights abuses, and civil matters. In response, PF Georgia mobilised a team of ten certified attorneys to meet the legal needs of prisoners, their family members and other citizens.

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Defending the Poor

On the day he was released from prison he began looking for work. He knew his family had suffered during his time in prison and he desperately wanted to begin providing for them again. It was difficult going. Then one afternoon, a few days later, the police came and accused him of committing a robbery in the area. He was summarily arrested and dragged off to prison. As an ex-prisoner, his guilt was readily assumed. Unable to afford legal help, his conviction is all but assured. His situation is bad, and his family’s welfare is worse than ever. He feels totally isolated, forgotten and alone.

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Mailing Address

ul. Dzhanashyia 8
Tbilisi, 0179 Georgia

Affiliate Details

  • Executive Director: Lali Tevdorashvili
  • Board Chairperson: Lali Apciauri

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