On June 1, the International Children’s Day, the award ceremony of the project – “Hero of 112” was held at the “112” Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. 4 teenagers were awarded the title of “Hero of 112”, and 16 were awarded letters of thanks.
The selected children of the “112” project were awarded by the Minister of Internal Affairs of Lithuania, Eimutis Misunasi, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Merab Malania and the Director of the “112” Department, Giorgi Bichashvili. These children showed wisdom in the most difficult and crucial moments and called the emergency number in time to save other people.
Luka Tskhvedadze (Tbilisi), Giorgi Askilashvili (Rustavi), Giorgi Gozalishvili (Gori) and Mariam Chkhaidze (Tbilisi) were awarded the title of “Hero of 112”.
9-year-old Luka Tskhvedadze called “112” to help his younger brother – 2-year-old Gabriel. Before the elders tried their best to help the skinny Gabriel on their own, Luke made the most correct decision. The boy was not confused, called 112, quickly provided the operator with all the necessary information and called an ambulance. Today, thanks to Luke, little Gabriel is feeling well.
9-year-old Giorgi Askilashvili also called 112 to help his brother. His younger brother received a head injury during the game and needed urgent medical attention. Giorgi immediately called 112, cooperated with the operator in accordance with all the rules and called the ambulance brigade.
13-year-old Giorgi Gozalishvili showed high civic responsibility. He helped an old woman who went missing on the street in Gori. Giorgi called “112” and provided the cameraman with the necessary information about the missing woman. The boy did not leave the unknown woman until the police crew arrived.
11-year-old Mariam was home alone when she became ill due to a high fever. He informed his parents about it, and at the same time, before they returned home, he made the right decision and called 112. The girl provided the operator with full information about her condition and symptoms and waited for the ambulance brigade.
After the award ceremony, the teenagers together with the “112” Future Operators “visited the Emergency Management Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and personally met with the operators who helped them in the most difficult moments.
The project “Hero of 112” has been implemented since 2016, at the initiative of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Giorgi Mghebrishvili. As part of the project, on June 1 of each year, all those teenagers who know well how to behave in an emergency are awarded.
