Catherine Philpott sent me: Take a look at the last thee entries of ArielOnline button - see what is happening with us & the outcome of Georgian 'holiday'
Action for Kutaisi, fund raising project launched by Mayor
Catherine Philpott, Chair of Newport Kutaisi Association was caught up in the conflict whilst in Georgia. She had passed through Gori a matter of hours before the first cluster bombs had fallen.
Local Democracy Agency report on support for refugees
The Situation in Kutaisi. Fortunately, Kutaisi was not bombed, but the situation in the whole country is tense. According to the United Nations about 100,000 people left their homes during the conflict. Within Georgia approximately 60,000 people are now considered as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), mainly coming from the city of Gori and the territory of South Ossetia. Most of the IDPs are in urgent need of shelter, food, water, hygiene kits and medical supplies.
Fire Brigade Visit: Pictures from Kutaisi
Catherine Philpott recently returned from Georgia visiting Tbilisi, Khaketi, Kutaisi and Batumi. In her final week the Russians invaded, attacking the seaport of Poti and became stranded in the coastal town of Batumi.
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
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