From: Lara Breckon <larabreckon@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 11:01 AM
To: Maddalena Honorati <mhonorati@worldbank.org>
Cc: Rachel Machefsky <rmachefsky@gmail.com>
Subject: Free Georgian resources for fighting COVID-19

Dear Maddalena,

Warm greetings from Italy. I am writing to you today with respect to the “Georgia Emergency COVID-19 Project”.  

We welcome the Bank’s recognition in the associated Environmental and Social Review Summary that the pandemic poses heightened risks of domestic violence, as families cope with the stress and uncertainty of lockdowns.  

My understanding is that Component 3 is designed to help improve communications related to the COVID pandemic. I think we might be able to contribute to delivery of this subcomponent with some free resources that have already been used by 66 million people around the world to help reduce the risk of domestic violence against children in particular.

On our website, you will find 15 “tip sheets” in over 100 languages, including Georgian, that are designed to help caregivers manage stress, talk about COVID19, and suggest activities that can help caregivers support for their children (0-18yrs) during this difficult time. The techniques and advice are based on rigorous scientific evidence, and are supported by the WHO, UNICEF, UNODC, CDC, the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, and the Parenting for Lifelong Health team in the UKRI GCRF Accelerate Hub. Additional resources, that have been developed, based on the 15 printable “tip sheets”, include a Social Media Kit, Public Service Announcements, and for high-risk families sample telephone scripts for social workers.

Our team is also available to help the Government of Georgia adapt and deploy these materials going forward. I hope you won’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.

Kind regards, 

Lara