It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Nick Beresford, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Georgia. The UNDP shared this heartbreaking news on social media today.
Our hearts go out to Nick’s family during this incredibly difficult time. We offer our deepest condolences to his wife, Angela, their children, Anna and Kit, and all his loved ones around the world. We stand by their side, offering our support and sharing in their grief.
We are grateful to the dedicated doctors and medical staff at the Aleksander Aladashvili Clinic in Tbilisi, who worked tirelessly to save Nick’s life.
Nick Beresford will always be remembered in Georgia as an exceptional individual who combined professionalism with a clever and self-deprecating sense of humor. He was a rare person in the UNDP, with qualifications in auditing, economics, and English literature, which he used to provide exceptional leadership.
His unwavering commitment to upholding UN values for all people had a profound impact on the UNDP’s work. He was a strong advocate for human rights, particularly for the LGBTQI community in challenging environments. He believed in delivering tangible results to those in need, and he found joy in visiting families and communities whose lives were transformed by the UNDP’s work.
During his two years in Georgia, Nick earned the trust and respect of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His kindness and humility touched the hearts of the entire UNDP Georgia team.
The grief at his passing is felt globally, from Tbilisi to the entire UNDP family and the many places where he served during his two decades of UN work: Cambodia, Bangladesh, Somalia, East Timor, and New York. In life, Nick was a friend and role model to many, and in death, his legacy will inspire us to love one another and work towards creating a better world for all.
A book of condolences will be available at the UN House in Tbilisi (9 R. Eristavi Street, Tbilisi, Georgia) on August 24th and 25th from 10am to 6pm. For those unable to visit, an online board of condolence messages can be found here.
GEORGIA TODAY has had the privilege of sharing the incredible work of the UNDP in making Georgia a stronger, better, and more sustainable place to live, work, and grow. Nick Beresford played a crucial role in this process over the past two years, and we offer our condolences to his team, family, and friends during this difficult time.
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