In Tbilisi, Georgia, we continue to support Mkurnali’s legal programme and the shelter that truly feels like home for former street children and families. Inga, a lawyer who defends young people in court, shared Vlad’s story, and Nino, Mkurnali’s director sent us news about the shelter.
Vlad, one of Mkurnali’s beneficiaries, reached out for Inga’s help. He signed up for vocational school but got accused of faking his high school diploma because of missing official stamps and a strange signature. His old school had merged with another, making things harder to confirm.
The Ministry of Education couldn’t verify the diploma, as records were moved to the Tbilisi Central Archive. When they checked, the list of graduates was missing the former director’s signature, who had passed away. The deputy director vouched for Vlad and agreed to testify in court. Teachers and classmates backed him up with photos and other proof.
In the end, the court ruled in Vlad’s favor, ordering a new diploma. With the fresh certificate, the case was dropped, and Vlad finally got to continue his studies.
Your chance to visit Mkurnali
This September St Gregory’s Foundation is organising a fantastic trip to Georgia. This is your chance to meet the Mkurnali team and visit their shelter as well as touring their beautiful country.
