Forging a Global Partnership: GPF Joins Forces with International Police Academy (UNIPOL)

We are proud to announce a transformative new alliance: the Georgian Police Fund (GPF) has signed a landmark five-year cooperation agreement with the International Police Academy (UNIPOL), an Intergovernmental Organization.

The agreement was officially signed by Dr. Alexander Jan A. M (Hany EL Zahar), Executive Director of the IPA Academy, and Mr. Malkhaz Tchankotadze, Founder and Director of GPF and Director of the Adjara Regional Organization of the Association of Georgian Policemen.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to support and elevate law enforcement practices. Together, GPF and UNIPOL will collaborate on a global scale to enhance public safety and security. Our joint efforts will focus on the following key areas:

🌍 Global Networking: Expanding international reach to share expertise, resources, and best practices in law enforcement.🎓 Advanced Training: Creating innovative mobile and online training programs tailored for security professionals worldwide.🔬 Collaborative Research: Addressing transnational challenges such as organized crime, terrorism, and drug trafficking through joint research initiatives.🤝 Humanitarian Action: Cooperating on critical issues like border security, locating missing persons, and supporting rehabilitation and reintegration programs.

"This is a significant milestone for our organization," said Mr. Malkhaz Tchankotadze. "Partnering with an IGO like UNIPOL validates our mission and opens the door to unprecedented opportunities for growth and international cooperation within Georgian law enforcement."

This strategic agreement, which comes into effect on August 14, 2025, is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing excellence in policing and global security. It paves the way for our members and partners to engage directly with a worldwide network of experts and institutions.

We invite you to explore more about each organization:

• Georgian Police Fund (GPF): policefund.ge

• International Police Academy (UNIPOL / IPA): interpolice.academy

We are excited about the road ahead and look forward to sharing updates on the impact of this powerful collaboration.