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We had a fruitful and interesting meeting with Nikoloz Karchava, the president of American Friends of Georgian Veterans, a non profit organization operating in the United States of America.Within the framework of the meeting, we signed a memorandum of cooperation and agreed on issues of joint implementation of important projects to support various international camps for young people displaced from Abkhazia, veterans displaced from Abkhazia and their children, people living in the occupied territory of Abkhazia and internally displaced persons from Abkhazia and improving their social situation.
It is also important that, with the support of the parties, we have planned meetings with displaced veterans from Abkhazia and international donor organizations in order to implement relevant effective measures.
It is the obligation of each of us to support our heroes, veterans, in which the support of Georgian diasporas and international organizations is very important. We are actively working in this direction and I would like to thank Mr. Nikoloz Karchava for his cooperation in supporting displaced citizens from Abkhazia.
The Certificate of honor was presented to the head of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, to the Deputy of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia - Archbishop of Mtskheta-Tbilisi, Metropolitan Bishop of Bichvinta and Tskhum-Abkhazia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Teacher of Tbilisi Theological Academy and Seminary, Archimandrite Mama Seraphime (Chedia)., for the contribution to deepening cooperation and strengthening friendship between the Veterans of Georgia and the United States of America.
Nikoloz Karchava, the founder and president of the non-profit organization "American Friends of Georgian Veterans", has awarded the Director of the State Service of Veterans' Affairs, Major General Koba Kobaladze, Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Giorgi Volski, Chairman of the Government of Abkhazia, Ruslan Abashidze, Deputy Chairman , Anzor Margiani and Abkhazia's Internally Displaced Persons Minister, Davit Fatsia, with a letter of honor for the special support and cooperation expressed to the veterans.
Director of the State Service of Veterans' Affairs, Major General Koba Kobaladze, has awarded a certificate of gratitude to Nikoloz Karchava and thanked him for his attention to veterans and participation in various charity events.
American Friends of Georgian Veterans is grateful and thankful to the Ruling Bishop of the Georgian Apostolic Orthodox Church in North America Saba Intskirveli for the support and service for our war veterans.As part of General Koba Kobaladzes working visit to the United States, the Director of the State Service for Veterans Affairs, Major General Koba Kobaladze, attended a funeral to commemorate the spirit of the heroes killed in the battles for Georgia's unity in Miami County, which was celebrated by the Bishop of North America, as part of the events dedicated to Memorial Day.After the service, Koba Kobaladze and Nikoloz Karchava adorned the memorial of the fighters killed in the war in Miami with flowers and paid tribute to the memory of all the soldiers who fought for the unity and freedom of their country.
We were honored to meet Director of the State Service for Veterans Affairs, Major General Koba Kobaladze during the working visit in State of Florida, Miami.
Koba Kobaladze and Nikoloz Karchava met Gustavo Cruz, Executive Director of Military and Veterans Affairs of Miami-Dade County.
As part of Generals working visit to the United States, the Director General Koba Kobaladze, Director of the State Service for Veterans Affairs, met with Gustavo Cruz, Executive Director of Military and Veterans Affairs of the Miami region. At the meeting, the parties shared their experiences with each other. Koba Kobaladze, Gustavo Cruz, introduced the structure of the service and spoke about the programs that are implemented to improve the psycho-social and economic situation of veterans and family members of those killed in the war.
The parties agreed on close cooperation in the future, which will help to effectively overcome the challenges faced by Georgian veterans. Koba Kobaladze invited Gustavo Cruz to Georgia to get acquainted with the needs faced by Georgian veterans.
Nikoloz Karchava awarded Koba Kobaladze and Gustavo Cruz with the medals of honor of the organization - "American Friends of Georgian Veterans".
American Friends of Georgian Veterans, a veteran of the war in Abkhazia, founded the U.S. and Georgian citizen, human rights activist Nikoloz Karchava after immigrating to the United States. The organization aims to support Georgian veterans through various projects.
"American friends of Georgian Veterans" and the "Diaspora Alliance for Georgia" – representatives in the United States, thank organizer Tinatin (Tika) Svanidze-Venko for the monument and for the opportunity to participate in the opening ceremony of the memorial on the Island of Texel in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
A meeting was held with the Rector of the Tbilisi Theological Academy and Seminary, Protopresbyter Father Giorgi Zviadadze. Protopresbyter Giorgi Zviadadze is still a member of the Theological Commission established in the Patriarchate, a member of the Joint International Commission on Theological Dialogue between the Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Church. He is the author of numerous theological scientific works. We introduced him to the idea, tasks and mission of creating a public association "American Friends of Georgian Veterans". Father George shared our thoughts and missions. At the end of the meeting, Mr. Nikolay Karchava handed over a letter of honor to Father Giorgi Zviadadze in front of the American friends of Georgian veterans.
On Memorial day on May 31, in Miami USA, the President Nikolay Karchava and Vice President Ketevan Karchava of “American Friends of Georgian Veterans” and also representatives of the "Alliance of Diasporas for Georgia" in the USA laid flowers at a memorial to American servicemen killed in World War I and II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
President Nikolay Karchava also laid flowers at the American Veterans' Plaque on the occasion of Memorial day sent by the Head of the State Veterans Service of Georgia, Major General Koba Kobaladze.
On the initiative of Tika Svanidze Vancko, on April 27, 2021, within the framework of a working meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Foundation “Diaspora Alliance for Georgia” and the US based organization "American Friends of Georgian Veterans". The purpose of the memorandum is to plan and implement international, charitable and educational projects based on cooperation between the parties. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the President of the “American Friends of Georgian Veterans”, Mr. Nikoloz Karchava, and Mrs. Eka Kvirtia, the Representative of Tika Svanidze Vancko, the President of “Diaspora Alliance for Georgia” Foundation.
As we have already mentioned, the signing of the Memorandum was preceded by working and informational meetings attended by the President of the “American Friends of Georgian Veterans”, Mr. Nikoloz Karchava, the Chairman of the “Georgian Veterans for Peace and Democracy”, Mr. Merab Papaskiri, and the Representatives of Foundation “Diaspora Alliance for Georgia“.
During the working meeting, the issues of cooperation between the organization "American Friends of Georgian Veterans", the travel company “TIKA TOURS Georgia” and the diaspora organization “Georgian Cultural and Spirituality Center in the Kingdom of the Netherlands“ were discussed.
In the frames of joint partnership a meeting of American and Georgian veterans is planned in the near future. According to the President of the Foundation Tika Svanidze Vancko, the mentioned international project will appear as a contributing factor to the rapprochement of Georgian and American veterans.
Mr. Nikoloz Karchava, President of the “American Friends of Georgian Veterans”, awarded Tika Svanidze Vancko, President of Foundation “Diaspora Alliance for Georgia”, with a Certificate of Honor in recognition of "Outstanding Support to the American Friends of Georgian Veterans".
Wine only for chosen ones, created especially for the 300th anniversary of Erekle II -"The King's Favorite", which is an exclusive wine produced by Tika Svanidze Vancko Estate Winery was presented to special guests, Mr. Nikoloz Karchava and Merab Papaskiri.
The goal of the organization is to help Georgian veterans improve their social-economic conditions and help them to nd help them to build friendly connections with American veterans.
A friendly meeting was held with the Director of the State Service for Veterans Affairs, Mr. Koba Kobaladze. At this meeting, Mr. Koba Kobaladze and Mr. Nikolay Karchava discussed the idea, tasks and plan of creating a public association "American Friends of Georgian Veterans".
At the end of the meeting, a memorandum of friendship was signed between American and Georgian veterans and Nikolay Karchava handed over a letter of honor to General Koba Kobaladze.
In 2019, in the village of Davitiani, Zugdidi Municipality, the poet Mrs. Lia Naroushvili established the Garden of Emigrants "Roots". During these two years, 5,000 immigrants planted a unique variety of trees. Medallions hang on the hearts of the trees. The person who plants the seedling digs a medallion in his name with the name, surname and country where he lives. Last year, a festival of Georgian writers was held in the Emigrants' Garden. Alley of Writers was also added to the Alley of Abkhazia and Batumi. Ms. Lia is an honorary member of our organization, we also signed a memorandum with the "Emigrants Garden" roots.
On April 27, 2021, a meeting was held with the founder of "Georgia’s Veterans for Peace and Democracy", Mr. Merab Papaskiri. Mr. Merab got acquainted with the goals, ideas, tasks and missions of the public association "American Friends of Georgian Veterans". At the end of the meeting, a friendship memorandum was signed between the "American Friends of Georgian Veterans" and "Georgia’s Veterans for Peace and Democracy".
On April 26, 2021, a meeting was held with the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia, Mr. Jemal Gamakharia. We introduced him to the idea, tasks and mission of creating a public association "American Friends of Georgian Veterans". At the end of the meeting, Mr. Nikolay Karchava handed over a letter of honor to Mr. Jemal Gamakharia for his special support to the American friends of Georgian veterans.
On April 14, 2021, Mr. Nikolay Karchava, the head of the “American Friends of Georgian Veterans”, a graduated student of Sokhumi University, visited Sokhumi State University with his entourage. The guests were met by the Rector of Sokhumi State University, Professor Zurab Khonelidze; Head of Administration, Associate Professor Nino Topuridze; Advisor to the Rector, Professor David Jalaghonia; Dean of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, Associate Professor Irma Dikhaminjia; Associate Professor of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences Madona Gelashvili; Director of the Scientific-Research Center for Peace Education Levan Geradze. Mr. Nikolay introduced the idea, tasks and mission of creating a public association "American Friends of Georgian Veterans" to the representatives of Sokhumi State University: to make friends with American and Georgian veterans, to promote the quality of life of war veterans and their families in Georgia. Mr. Rector introduced the guests to the idea of university diplomacy as a new Georgian paradigm of peace. "In this context, cooperation between universities and veterans, who know the price of peace the most, is a very enviable and necessary thing," he said. The guests liked the concept. They pointed out that it was necessary for US veterans to be introduced to this topical idea. It was emphasized that they are excited about the changes they have seen at the university and support this development course led by Professor Zurab Khonelidze. At the end of the meeting, Mr. Nikolay Karchava presented the Rector of Sokhumi State University with a letter of honor for special support to the American friends of Georgian veterans.
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