Mission completed!

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My mission in Georgia is completed. It was an unusual journey and full of unexpected twists in the story and all too exciting. 

In the time of remote work with my colleagues from Association Merkuri we accomplished a lot!

Especially at the beginning and throughout the lock-down period, webinars and workshops were designed and delivered to help our beneficiaries and specialists to handle and battle the pandemic "all and around".

Later we focused on the monitoring and evaluations tools. These were developed to help better understand and assess the well-being of our beneficiaries in both the family centre and in the women shelter. 

Following which a standardised matrix plan for children beneficiaries was created, complemented by a detailed manual including workshops suggestions and ideas to be imparted by our specialists. 

The activities plan was focused on different areas from nutrition, general health, to human rights and first aid, adapted to the age and needs accordingly. A great tool!

The manual for our specialist.

And this was the last of the tasks on my list. Mission completed.

And... what would be the mission without people...? 

Even though I was no longer physically in Georgia, I felt very much a part of the team! We held regular meetings with our coordinator, keeping up-to-date on the project status and holding feedback sessions.

We also had numerous sessions with all the team. 

I feel so grateful for the opportunity to be a member of this beautiful team of strong, hard working, full of humour and passion, and wholeheartedly engaged women. Thank you. Thank you for our time shared together in the good and stressful moments. Because this is what makes it all special and worthwhile. Thank you for having me, for all I learnt form you and with you, and of all, thank you for your kindness and your friendship :).

I know I will miss Georgia... and I do hope the time will come and I will visit this beautiful country again. 

Here a picture form our last (and teary :) ) meeting with the team. 

For future volunteer: If you are thinking about choosing Georgia as your next destination... don't think too much. Go and find out for yourself and I assure you, you will not regret for a moment :).

Our last activity with the team.
Our virtual... and very warm and sincere hug :)

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