Under the Sky

Breaking barriers and dispelling stereotypes about living with achondroplasia in Georgia.

Despite her achondroplasia diagnosis, Ana Bersenadze, 27, is an active member of her community in Ozurgeti, Guria, and constantly challenges existing stereotypes in society. Independent, charismatic and full of energy, her pensioner father, Ani looks after their household and is engaged in organizing various events in her small city. Ana’s role model is her deceased mother, who refused to let the diagnosis define Ana’s life. She raised a daughter with a strong will, teaching her the importance of resilience and determination.