Strategic Directions

1. Focus and target our programs for increased effectiveness and impact by 2011
2. Advocate for positive legislative and policy change by 2011
3. Consolidate our fundraising and increase our income by 2011
4. Build our capacity to deliver by 2011
5. Promote good governance and accountability by 2011

Fundamentals of the Country Strategy

• Focusing on blocking entry of children to, and ensuring exit from, institutions
• Program is implemented in partnership with government or NGO partners, using an inclusive approach and ensuring full participation of all stakeholders (particularly children) in the design and delivery of programs
• Advocating for and influencing national policy and practice which ensures greater numbers of children placed in institutional care, or at risk of being placed in institutional care have the opportunity to grow up in safe and secure families or communities.
• Supporting and encouraging the Government of Georgia to fulfill their commitments to uphold child rights
• Good governance and accountability of EvC Georgia program have been achieved towards children, communities, donors and all other stakeholders by having ensured EvC Georgia decision making has been informed by a full and complete understanding of our successes and impacts, including the views of children.