Community Groups and Organizations Database 2025

Unfortunately, the recent situation in the country, the anti-Western policy declared by the government, and the undemocratic laws adopted in this context, which significantly restrict the activities of the civil sector, have already had a serious impact on community groups and organizations operating in small settlements and villages in Georgia.

According to the latest data from 2024, 114 groups were recorded in the database of community groups and organizations prepared by the Community Development Program. According to the updated map for 2025, the activities of 77 of them have already been suspended and currently, only 37 community organizations/groups continue to function in the country. The operating groups/organizations are also mostly in the phase of completing their last projects and, most likely, from September onwards, most of them will no longer be able to continue their work. These numbers confirm the sad reality that local civil initiatives in the regions have found themselves facing. Where community organizations have been contributing to improving infrastructure, increasing access to various services, developing the capabilities of local populations, and consequently creating a better living environment for the population in the places - a significant disconnect is already being observed.

The current situation is related to the legal changes that have been adopted recently, including the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, amendments to the Grants Law and related regulations, which significantly complicate the work of organizations and limit the possibilities for international support. As a result, the great efforts that local activists and community groups or organizations have made over the years in different parts of Georgia are at risk.