Unity Through Diversity – the USAID launches a new program for ethnic and religious minorities. The US Ambassador to Georgia attended the presentation of program.

“We’re very excited to be here this morning for the launch of USAID’s Unity Through Diversity, a USD 20 million program designed to bring together Georgia’s ethnic and religious minorities with the majority population to continue Georgia’s long tradition of strengthening its society and strengthening its economy through a unified approach.

Georgia has such richness in its diversity and makes the most of ethnic and religious minorities. Working with the majority population is something that Georgia has been doing for centuries. I’ve just seen a wonderful exhibit of many of the Georgians of ethnic backgrounds, who have done so much to protect Georgia’s treasures to contribute to its political development, to contribute to its economic development. This program is designed to continue that, working with the government, working with civil society, and working with local partners. It’s a wonderful opportunity to ensure that Georgia’s ethnic and religious minorities are benefiting from vocational education training, that they have the chance to contribute to their ideas for developing the economy, that they have the opportunity to contribute at the local level with their communities and bringing the richness of Georgia’s diversity to strengthen this country.

So, we’re thrilled to be launching USAID’s USD 20 million Unity Through Diversity program here today”, - said Kelly Degnan.