Georgian civil society struggles to survive three years after NGO restrictions
Georgia's non-governmental sector faces severe strain three years after restrictive legislation took effect, leading to organisation closures and service disruptions in remote regions.
Three years after the implementation of restrictive measures targeting non-governmental organisations in Georgia, the country's civil society sector remains in deep crisis. Numerous non-profit groups have been forced to cease operations or drastically scale back their activities due to legislative and financial pressures. Despite these challenges, grass-roots civil society has not completely vanished, though its capacity to deliver essential services is severely constrained.
In remote regions, such as the Adjaran mountains, local initiatives previously provided vital assistance, including healthcare access for isolated residents. Activists and remaining organisations continue to operate under heightened uncertainty, attempting to bridge critical social gaps while navigating regulatory hurdles imposed on foreign-funded and independent entities.
Sources: OC Media