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In the 21st century in Georgia, much like in times long past, some children have to struggle for their lives and a piece of bread, as if they were savages in the jungles of Africa. Today, our heroes are a large family with seven children, ranging from infants to teenagers, who go hungry and are compelled to live in an arbitrarily occupied building without windows, doors, or basic amenities.
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In the 21st century in Georgia, much like in times long past, some children have to struggle for their lives and a piece of bread, as if they were savages in the jungles of Africa. Today, our heroes are a large family with seven children, ranging from infants to teenagers, who go hungry and are compelled to live in an arbitrarily occupied building without windows, doors, or basic amenities.
Lia: We survived last winter by relocating to a cattle farm. You know, the conditions were somewhat better there than here. It was warmer, and the children could get a little warmth. And there was a toilet… I’m dreading the cold weather approaching; we surely won’t be able to endure these cold temperatures!
“There is no glass in the windows. Children can die either from hunger or from cold… What do you think of such a choice?”
– Lia, really? How did you end up at the cattle farm?
Lia: My husband is a shepherd – he lives there most of the time. He looks after the cattle to earn bread. But providing food for 7 children is very difficult. So, they allowed me and the children to spend the winter there. It was cramped, but warm.
“This isn’t a house after a bombing, 7 Georgian children live here in peacetime”
– How do you live in this building? It must be tough even in the summer.
Lia: You are right. We moved in here 6 years ago. Well – we just occupied this building arbitrarily. When you have no roof over your head, you don’t get to choose where to live. There are walls, there’s a roof – that’s already good enough. This building looked like it had been bombed from the very beginning, and nothing has changed since then. It’s getting worse and worse. The children are growing up, the furniture is falling apart, the walls are crumbling! We have asked the authorities for help, to formalize this miserable apartment for us, but no progress so far. And how can we improve anything? We don’t even have enough money for food.
This strange slop is lunch for a day for seven children. “Perhaps the most dangerous criminals feed their hostages better than the state feeds these children”
– What do you eat? How do you survive? It must be very difficult to prepare something for seven children, especially in such conditions.
Lia: We survive with food from the social canteen. But they don’t give it to everyone. They told us: “Wait until someone dies and then it will be your turn!” Can you imagine waiting for someone’s death so that your children don’t die of hunger? Look at our meal for today. Some strange meal made of rice and bean soup… can you even call this food? Can you feed children with this? But when there’s no bread at home, when the children cry with hunger – they eat that.
“My neighbor gave me a tomato… I’m wondering whether to eat it myself or share it with everyone?”
– Lia, have you always lived like this?
Lia: When I was with my first husband, things were worse. But with Manuchar, it got easier. He’s caring, doesn’t drink, doesn’t beat us, and he brings to the family whatever he earns.
“These wonderful kids have to struggle for every piece of bread”
– When did you separate from your first husband? Did you live with him for a long time?
Lia: I think it’s not really interesting to anyone, but since you asked, I’ll tell. I was very young when I got married for the first time. I was 19 and he was 38! I didn’t even know him well.
– Did your parents mind?
Lia: No, quite the opposite! There were 6 children in our family, and we were very poor. I guess they thought it would be easier for me to live with a grown man. Or maybe they just wanted me to leave home. The first few years weren’t that difficult. I thought that shouting and arguing were normal. I thought everyone lived like that. But over the years, it became unbearable. In the last years, he started drinking, even raised his hand against me, and three years ago, I made the decision that it’s better to live alone than with a tyrant. It was around that time that Manuchar appeared in my life. Only now do I understand what family and love mean. And beautiful Anna is the fruit of our love.
Only prayers help us to survive… We hope to God
– So, you have 6 children from your first marriage.
Lia: Yes, that’s right. They are very good children. Any mother would envy me. They take care of each other so well. They are relatively healthy, except for the oldest, Luka. He has cerebral palsy. But God has mercy – he doesn’t have a complex form of it. He can walk, even though his right side doesn’t function. He has a clear mind, and he can talk. He’s a very good boy.
“They laugh at me – everything I have is old and tattered”
Mariam (11 years old): Before Anna was born, I was the only sister. And my brothers never offended me.
– Did they offend each other though?
Mariam: Why would they offend each other? Kids argue over things, right? Like if someone doesn’t share a toy or doesn’t let them watch cartoons. But we have no toys, bicycles, TV, or tablets. The boys even sleep on the same bed. All together. And Anna and I sleep with mom.
“We can’t all fit on one bed… the older brothers push us in their sleep”
– How do you all fit on the bed then?
Giorgi (6 years old): Look, Luka, Nukri, and Nikoloz are huge, and they sometimes push us at night. But me and Datuna are the smallest… I wish we could have one separate bed, just for the two of us. I promise we’ll fit on one bed and won’t push anyone!”
“I’ve been hoarding this bread since this morning to eat before I go to bed. I can’t sleep with the empty stomach”
Datuna (5 years old): I don’t want a bed. I want a TV with cartoons only. And I want a bicycle, and a ball, and candies… I want everything!
– Wow! You must have all the girls at kindergarten crazy about you.
Datuna: Yeah! I’m a good boy. Mom says I’m a very good boy. And you know, I’ll go to school soon too! I don’t like anyone at kindergarten, maybe I’ll “fall in love” with someone at school.”
“Little Anna only has one torn toy – her only joy in this dull world”
Giorgi: I’m 6 years old already and I was supposed to go to school, but Mom said it’s better to wait for my brother and go together. We’ll be like twins, and no one will offend us.
“Anyone can offend poor kids!”
– Does anyone offend you?
Mariam: They offend me. I don’t have bag or nice sports clothes, and everyone laughs. I dream that at least this year I’ll have a beautiful bag and tracksuit.
“Girls sleep on this bed. It’s about to fall apart”
Luka (17-year-old): Yeah, sometimes kids like to hurt others. They say words that make your heart want to cry. But despite my illness, I have many friends. I love them so much. And I really want to have a phone. When I can’t leave home, but I want to talk to someone, I could at least call and hear someone’s voice! If I could walk properly, I would probably dream about a bike like my brothers do.”
“It’s impossible to live like this anymore!!! We must stop that – they are children, not cattle”
– Lia, let’s summarize our conversation. First and foremost, I think we need to fix the roof and repair the walls.
Lia: Yes, I don’t even dare to dream about that. It’s so expensive. I was going to ask you for a refrigerator and a washing machine. It is impossible to wash clothes for seven children with hands. And I don’t want them to lose their dignity and walk around like ragamuffins. I also want to ask for beds. It’s really difficult for the boys to fit on a double bed. If we have a refrigerator, I’ll also ask for some groceries. We also urgently need to arrange the bathroom. I can’t bathe the children here. I have to beg the neighbors to let us use their bathroom. But we can’t ask for their help every day, can we? That’s it.
“When these children grow up, what will we tell them? That we knew how much they were suffering, but we did nothing to save them? Will we say that we had more important matters or worse problems? What will we say to ourselves when we look into our children’s eyes?”
“Friends, these children do not deserve such fate. They live like animals, deprived of even the most basic conditions. Their childhood is stolen, their hopes crushed, and their future threatens to remain bleak and dark.
We cannot remain indifferent to such a terrible situation. Children have the right to a happy life and the opportunity to grow up and become full-pledged members of society. Let’s help them regain their childhood joy by supporting them on this difficult journey.
As the Bible says: “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” (Proverbs 22:9) Let’s heed this call and do something meaningful. Even a small act of assistance can change their future. Together, we can create a better world for all children, where no one is left behind, and everyone can fulfill their potential and contribute to society’s well-being.
If you are willing to visit this family and help them in person, here is their address: Sagarejo, Kakheti Highway, Block 19, Apartment 83.
Every time you can help someone, just do it, and rejoice that God answers someone’s prayers through you!
Please don’t forget to repost our story. Let your friends know about the grief of this family! It’s extremely important!
Friends, there is one more request: if you know about the misfortune of a neighbor or friend do a godly deed, drop us an email at: office-fsp@fsp.ge
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We have already helped thousands of disadvantaged people! Let’s support this family too! And who knows, maybe someday we ourselves will need the help of strangers! Life is always unpredictable!
Even if you dial once this special number, it might save someone’s life: 0901200270 ! God bless you!
The little ones are feeling so much joy, tenderness, and gratitude!
“You know what? We’ve got duck in the fridge, – Gio excitedly shares. We’re all curious about how it tastes. One of our guests brought it. And guess what? He also brought canned meat, buckwheat, and candies. He said that he’s a reader named Zaza. I was just thinking about checking out who these readers are. Because they brought us a fridge – Mom says it’s from the readers. Beds? Also from the readers. Even the windows are courtesy of the readers, you know? Finally, I got to see what they look like!”
– And what do they look like?
Gio: They’re not greedy; they want to share. They smile a lot and are kind, just like Zaza.
– Are there many of them in Georgia?
Gio: A lot!
In new, beautiful clothes, even the mood is cheerful!
– Kids, what else did the Fund’s readers share with you?
Mariam: Beautiful and nice clothes. They read that I really wanted sportswear, and they sent it. Also, a new jacket and a dress so that I could look pretty for the New Year. I took a nice photo by our Christmas tree in the center of Sagarejo.
Gio: And they shared bikes with me and Dato. These readers know everything about me: what size bike I need, what I’d like to eat. Did you tell them I wanted a barbecue? For my birthday, Mom got some meat, and we made barbecue. I love it! Mom also got lobio, pasta, peas, chocolate… Uncle Zaza brought some things, and others brought different stuff. The social worker gave money to Mom, but at first, she made her nervous.
Gio: “Readers, are the people who love to share with everyone. They even shared bicycles with me and Datuna!”
Lia, the mom: Let me tell you. But first let me tell you about the people who came. Besides Zaza, whom my son already mentioned, by the way, he’s from Western Georgia, a wonderful person, we also had people from the organization ‘From Heart to Heart’ who brought groceries and household chemicals. The kids were happy; besides bread and meager soups from the free canteen, they hadn’t seen anything else.
Oh, these social workers! They didn’t like that you reached them through the People’s Defender. They gave us a one-time assistance of 600 lari, but with so much stress and headaches! They threatened to take the children away, insisting that we didn’t have proper housing conditions. We barely got away from them!
With those hard-won funds, I filled our new refrigerator with groceries. . Previously, we couldn’t save any food; everything spoiled. I cooked separately in the morning and separately during the day Now it’s very convenient, and I don’t get tired.
Mariam: “The refrigerator and the duck in the freezer were gifts from the readers.”
– Kids, is the house warmer now after the windows were installed? What do you think?
Gio: I used to only warm up at the kindergarten. And at home, it was freezing. But now, it feels nice.
Gio: “Finally, I’m warm! It used to be as cold as ice!’
Mari: I only warmed up at school. At home, my hands and feet were icy. But now, it’s good.’
Anano (3 years old): Warm…
Manuchar, the head of the family: My heartfelt thanks for these windows! You installed PVC windows in four rooms and the same door in the corridor. This is a huge help for me; you’ve taken such good care of the family. I want to hug each and every one of you with all my heart! You are my brothers and sisters! I wish health and prosperity to all of you!
In four rooms, there are new PVC windows.
– Datuna, which gift did you like the most?
Datuna: The bed and the bicycle.
Lia: The children are so happy that you “settled” them, and each one sleeps in their own bed. Peacefully and freely.
Before, all the children used to sleep on a single bed (!). But now there’s a bedroom for the girls and a bedroom for the boys!
Anano doesn’t talk much yet, but she showed how much she likes the new beds.
The joy is so lively and fleeting!
Anano came to sit on the boys’ beds.
Lia: I bless you for so many good deeds! I will remember my whole life how you warmed us and saved seven of my children from the cold! You couldn’t bear their suffering and tears, our desperation with my husband. People were shocked when they saw our living conditions. Some could barely hold back tears when they called. Thank you for your kind and compassionate souls! Will I ever forget how you cared for us?! For my little daughters and sons. Every day, I pray to the Lord and the Mother of God for you… And to Saint George, and Saint Nino, and Father Gabriel… You helped us so much and gave us great hope! I want to achieve everything through my work so as not to trouble people again. Help us, Lord!
– Lia, you still have many unresolved problems. Bathing is still a torment. No gas, no electricity, no water…
Lia: I want to ask you to help us with the bathroom and toilet so that we can finish this matter. My husband earned enough for cement, and we can’t afford more. Pipes need to be installed, a drain trap… So many things… And life doesn’t wait, the children need to bathe… They bathe in a basin… It really bothers me…
You helped an amazing Georgian family cope with winter, saving seven children from freezing. Their trust in people has deepened, and there’s now an abundance of joy, tenderness, and gratitude in their hearts. Even in the face of persistent challenging living conditions – no electricity, gas, water, and lacking a proper home – remarkable achievements are made with the collective support of the entire world, all of Georgia, and with the blessings of the Lord! We encourage you to continue offering your support, confident that positive outcomes will unfold.
Our problems are nothing if compared… Here are true misfortunes, in front of your eyes! Just thank the Lord for what you have. You are the happiest person in the world! Remember this and help those in need.
If any of you, dear friends, has such a generous heart and income to take permanent guardianship over this family, we’ll spread the word, and all of Georgia will know about this person! In just a couple of months, there will be no more duck or delicious pastries! Lord, help us! According to statistics, there are up to 100,000 people, if not more, living in such families in Georgia! We will also do our best not to forget! But finding the right people is truly challenging…
Unfortunately, problems of this and other families do not end here and now… Therefore, from time to time, look through the stories of unhappy people on our website, talk to them. Every time you dial the Phone of an unhappy person, God is blessing you! For sure! Go on helping these families! This is the best service to the Lord!
Friends, there is one more request: if you know about the misfortune of a neighbor or friend do a godly deed, drop us an email at: office-fsp@fsp.ge.
Your kindness is a chance for yourself to be happy!
Friends, thanks again to each of you!
In Bank of Georgia GE64BG0000000470458000
In TBC Bank GE15TB7194336080100003
In Liberty Bank GE42LB0115113036665000
You can also transfer money from our website: TБC Bank (GeoPay), Bank of Georgia (e-commerce), Liberty Bank (PayGe),
It is also possible to transfer money from TBCpay, ExpressPay and PayBox (OPPA) terminals. Find our Fund under “Charity” section (you can read more about rights and responsibilities of the Fund following the link https://goo.gl/GY2Gus).
Let’s believe that helping others, we take care of our own souls and draw closer to Lord through the suffering that we share with them!
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