Unemployment, low financial income in families are actual problems in almost all communities.
These problems are especially sensitive in Khurcha community, a village located on the conflict dividing line (Zugdidi municipality). Such topics are actively discussed at information meetings. Participants discuss and jointly seek solutions. The mobilizer of Khurcha Women Support Center introduces new information to the population and thus tries to contribute to the creation of a full-fledged environment.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Monitoring conducted in Women Support Centers confirms that professional trainings are the most popular directions among women's needs.
Discussion of the issue confirmed that such courses are a good opportunity for women to change their lives and make them interesting.
The opening of polymer clay courses in Chokhatauri Municipality will partially satisfy women's needs.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Meetings held in Women Support Centers are a source of new information for participants. In addition to information, the meetings also aim to communicate with each other and exchange opinions.
Women speak loudly about their own and common problems, then discuss ways to solve them, make plans...
The Fund “Sukhumi” always supports them in this process and tries to respond to women's needs.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
According to the Dictionary of Civic Education, initiation means raising an issue, putting it on the agenda on one's own initiative.
In our practice, initiated events are often organized, especially in youth groups.
During trainings, young people get acquainted with various topics related to conflict and violence management. Then they themselves take the initiative and hold information meetings and competitions, prepare videos and posters, write essays, draw thematic pictures, etc.
Currently, trainings are actively conducted with youth groups and, in parallel, initiative events are planned. This is one of the important forms of dissemination of information
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
An interesting discussion was held with a group of women from Khoni IDP settlement. The topic of conversation was the psychosocial, economic, legal and structural aspects of migration. The participants shared their views on what impacts the scale of migration, what are its social consequences and side effects, and what can be done to prevent migration.
"When, according to statistics, 43% of immigrants in recent years are children under 15, of course, there are real reasons for concern."
"10-15 years ago there was a big wave of migration in Khoni. There are no women left who could leave. Now it is more of a migration of young people."
"They leave, and factually no one comes back."
"To prevent migration, we must familiarize society with its social consequences. Let's think together what people, especially women, need to avoid this step."
Many specific ideas were expressed regarding areas where real employment opportunities for women should appear and conditions for their support should be created.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Five youth clubs received a small grant from the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. Trainings on current topics were held in five municipalities.
In the project proposal, members of Terjola youth club wrote: "In the modern world, the interdependence of parents and children often faces challenges. To understand this problem and improve relationships, we developed the project "Harmony in the family - mutual understanding between generations." The training was full of active discussions, bright emotions and plans for the future...
Tskaltubo Youth Club dedicated training to the topic: "The Impact of Relationships between Children and Parents on Personal Development." Participants symbolically expressed their attitude to parents-children relationships on the "Tree of Emotions." There was active involvement, a role-playing game "Change the Perspective" and a discussion. One of the parents noted: "This was an impressive training. We communicated and listened to each other. Such meetings should be held more often!" The training "Tolerance among Youth" at Tsalenjikha Youth Club discussed the importance of tolerance, equality, acceptance of differences and respect to each other.
A psychologist of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” held meetings at the Women Support Centers in Senaki, Khobi, Tskaltubo, Vani and Terjola. During the meetings, she spoke about the harm of violence regarding children.
- Most children from families with violent atmosphere, show aggressive behavior. From an early age, a child has aggressive reactions, which persists for a long period of time. The outside world is hostile to the child, the sense of danger is heightened, and his reaction is likely to be aggressive. Therefore, parents should protect children from an aggressive environment from an early age, - notes psychologist Eka Kvachakidze.
Women consider the psychologist's advice useful, and meetings with her are very important for them.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Some meetings of women's mutual assistance groups were held in municipalities, and some of them were held online.
In Tsalenjikha, the story of one of the women who suffered violence was voiced. It is planned to discuss a new case and provide assistance. New participants were added to the group in Terjola. During a meeting in Tskaltubo, women discussed their needs. Their desire is to organize cutting, sewing and polymer clay courses. This will contribute to their economic empowerment.
The involvement of a psychologist gives the meetings a special effect, since each participant needs competent advice.
The group members are confident that together, with mutual assistance, they will solve many problems.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
Paraprofessionals in the field of social work are individuals who do not have an academic degree or professional license in social work, but nevertheless play a major role in working with vulnerable groups. Their function is especially important when social services are not available or are very limited.
This is an excerpt from a new publication.
“A Social Work Guide for Community Leaders: Supporting Women Under the Risk of Violence and Surviving Domestic Violence” is a practical and in-depth resource for community and social leaders who work with women at the local level
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
