The project focused on the development of social services that promote and respect the social, cultural and economic rights of vulnerable people.

Project results - rights-based social service research was conducted; Packages of internal organizational documents of social services for elderly and disabled persons were created and issued: quality management manual, case management manual, limitation document, various tools and organizational manuals; 57 representatives of social service provider organizations were trained on rights-based social service planning, delivery and evaluation. Rights-based social services were piloted in 7 municipalities. Supportive monitoring was provided to 8 organizations providing social services. Rights-based social services were integrated into bachelor's and master's programs of social work, reading materials were created; monitoring of the implementation of social work and an advocacy campaign were carried out, 3 shadow reports were issued; A state standard for rights-based social services was created and issued. The first national conference on rights-based social services was held.

Project cost: 420,000 EURO

Donors: Representation of the European Union in Georgia; Austrian Development Agency

Leading organization of the project: Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia

Partner organizations: Association for Protection of Public Interests of Georgia and Union of Young Teachers

Duration: 13/12/2019 - 12/12/2022