After identifying needs, members of Tskaltubo mutual assistance started to solve group specific problems through civil initiatives.
The group submitted six projects for the competition, 3 out of them received funding:
Fencing the courtyard of the building of former statistics department to improve and ensure the safety of IDPs' living conditions
Installing nets in the basements of buildings on Abkhazeti Street (to prevent debris and flooding) and purchasing cleaning equipment (wheelbarrow, shovels, gloves, and bags)
The installation of street benches on April 9 Street and the installation of trash bins in apartment entrances will improve the living conditions of IDPs in three compact settlements of Tskaltubo.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent" the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Found “Sukhumi”.
Surveying, discussing identified community issues, developing initiatives, and shaping them into a project—these are the mutual assistance group's most recent activities that have contributed to the social activism process in Senaki IDP community.
During the group's last meeting, participants discussed the implementation of the initiatives and identified responsible persons.
The issues identified during the survey will be finalized in a project. It will detail the results of the initiatives and their impact on addressing community needs.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non - governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women “Consent”, the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Found “Sukhumi”.
Another meeting with members of Khoni mutual assistance group was held on Abkhazeti Street. During the meeting, initiatives that should be documented as projects and then supported by the competition committee were discussed. Description of the problem and activities was developed, also with budget planning and issues of sustainability and long-term results were discussed.
At the end of the meeting, the participants prepared a draft of a specific initiative and visited the squares that should be renovated as part of the project.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women “Consent”, the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Found “Sukhumi”.
During a meeting of the women's mutual assistance group in Tskaltubo, participants actively discussed initiatives they could implement within the framework of this project.
Group members received information on how to write initiatives (problem description, correct formulation of the goal, and definition of results). For each problem, they identified specific needs necessary for proper budgeting. They also supplemented the civic initiatives with specific examples and observed how similar initiatives or small projects are written.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent" the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund "Sukhumi".
Open dialogue and close cooperation with the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) represent an important precondition for strengthening human security and stability in Georgia’s conflict-affected regions.
A meeting was held at the Tbilisi office of Women Fund “Sukhumi” with representatives of the EUMM Field Office Mtskheta, Ms. Nina Stubb and Ms. Nadezhda Drumeva. The guests were interested in the key findings of our new monitoring report “Why Do Women Leave? The Gender Dimension of Women’s Migration Drivers Through the Lens of Rights, Social Factors, and Intersectional Vulnerability”, available at:
The discussion focused on the main directions of Women Fund “Sukhumi’s” work, including strengthening the human security of IDPs and conflict-affected women, promoting peacebuilding, and preventing and responding to domestic violence.
The European Union Monitoring Mission plays an essential role in fostering stability, dialogue, and confidence-building, particularly in ensuring the security and addressing the needs of populations living along the Administrative Boundary Line. Continued cooperation with civil society organizations working with IDPs and conflict-affected communities remains crucial for ensuring that women’s perspectives and needs are effectively reflected in peace and security policies.
The women's mutual assistance group meetings took place in an unusual way. Everyone saw the results and benefits of the work. The winning initiatives, and those that did not receive funding, and future plans were discussed.
An initiative has begun in Senaki – the poultry farm will be further developed. In Khobi, motors for pumps were purchased, needed for the IDP community. In Tsalenjikha, women were given a sewing machine and a freezer – just what they wanted for their business.
In Terjola, two winners were given tools and materials needed for their micro-business. They took part in the festival – City Day – where they presented their creations: bags, brooches, collars, various accessories...
Funding of initiatives is a great incentive for mutual assistance group members. In the second stage, everyone will join because they have seen that women's mutual assistance groups are truly designed to help and strengthen each other.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
In 10 municipalities of Western Georgia, youthful energy has flared up again – a new era, new groups, and new ideas have begun! In frames of the project, groups of young participants have been formed, who will undergo a series of trainings on conflict management and violence prevention over the next six months.
The initial meetings were characterized by warmth, trust, and activism. For young people, this space has become a place where they can speak frankly and then act – against violence together with their peers.
During the discussions, young people share their experiences, learn peaceful conflict resolution, respectful communication, and ways to recognize and prevent violence.
"I understand that change starts with me. I want my friends to understand the importance of peaceful relationships and mutual understanding," said one participant.
The young people want to use the knowledge they have gained in their daily lives, creating an environment where conflicts are resolved through dialogue and violence has no place.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
How important are the informational meetings held at Women Support Centers? How do women use the information they receive? What difficulties do they face, and what support do they need? - Women who participated in the meetings answered these and other questions.
- Receiving and using information serves to violence prevention. Therefore, we strive to disseminate all information and provide it to those who truly need it, - was mentioned during the meetings.
Participants also discussed women's needs. Migration, youth unemployment, and high levels of aggression in society are pressing issues for them.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Our organization carries out a charitable and humanitarian mission and, of course, provides women with various support and assistance. One of these activities is distributing mobile phones to members of women's mutual assistance groups. Today, everyone needs a mobile phone as a means of communication and a source of information.
Therefore, in October, the organization donated new mobile phones to women who had difficulty in using their phones in Senaki, Kutaisi, and Terjola. This means their communication and awareness will improve.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
