There are 2 women initiative groups in Khoni municipality.

The focus group process was successful and this was discussed by the members of the Khoni group.

The interviewees noted that the respondents were not only able to express their opinion, but also expressed a desire to join the initiative group.

Also it should be mentioned that the members of Khoni initiative group managed to break the stereotypes of the population and through their activities they were able to change their views on the role of women in the economics and politics.

This is a serious step forward...

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Building peace and trust - Training on these issues was held for the members of Tskaltubo youth group.

Participants discussed mechanisms of building peace and trust. Their positions on discussed issues were also recorded through interactive inclusion.

"You can not build a relationship without trust, first of all you must trust and then start a relationship”.

Peace means trust, peace begins with trust, otherwise you can not build a relationship"- these were the common positions of the participants.

How to gain trust, what is the obstacle? – During the discussion question, the participants unequivocally stated that it is necessary to have the right analysis and break down stereotypical approaches in order to have trust.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Women initiative groups have an active working period in Koki and Didi Nedzi (Zugdidi Municipality). The members of the group are involved in the research: focus groups and in-depth interviews. The aim of the research is to identify the barriers that hinder the involvement of women in socio-political and economic activities.

Koki Youth Initiative Group has a different agenda. At the ordinary meeting, the lawyer of the Fund "Sukhumi" discussed the topic of "early marriage". Underage marriage is still a problem in Georgia. Besides the fact that early marriage is a human rights violation, it is accompanied by negative consequences for physical and mental health.

The feedback from the group members at the end of the meeting was following:

- The meeting was informative, interesting and important.

- I learned about the risks and methods of punishment after the early marriage.

- It is necessary to hold similar meetings with adults.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Khoni Women Initiative Groups are involved in the research process. The first results will appear soon. At the next meetings, the group members discussed the techniques and deadlines for conducting focus groups and in-depth interviews, and identified the categories of respondents. The experience of the group members is a contributing factor to the successful completion of the task.

An information meeting was also held with the members of the youth group. The project lawyer spoke about childrens’ rights and early marriage.

Participants learned about the legal and health risks associated with early marriage.

The meeting turned out to be very interesting and interactive for the young people. They also asked interesting questions and received comprehensive answers.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

There are two Women Initiative Groups in Khoni municipality. Online meetings were held with them, where technical side of the survey, deadlines and identification of beneficiaries was held. Group members have similar experiences that will contribute to a successful survey.

An information meeting with the members of the youth group was also held online. They talked about the 16-day international campaign, the activities carried out within the campaign and the practices adopted.

In the beginning of December, members of the group were also trained in the topics of peace and confidence building. Despite the online format, the training was interactive - participants shared their experiences and learned a lot of news.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group actively participated in the online meeting. Before starting the research, they received consulted and identified the target beneficiaries. Specific performers were distributed and research deadlines were set. The survey includes 150 people.

A youth group meeting was also held online. The members of the group talked about the events initiated within the framework of the 16-day international campaign. They condemn violence and according to them, active information work helps to raise awareness.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Since December, women initiative groups were involved in the research process. The research aims to analyze the gender barriers in terms of women participation in socio-political and economic activities.

The members of Senaki Women Initiative Group received a technical task at the meeting: who should be the target beneficiaries, the number of respondents, the socio-demographic characteristics of the target groups was identified. Senaki Youth Club participants discussed early marriage and related legal issues. The invited lawyer provided competent information to the participants and answered their questions.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

What barriers do the women face during socio-political and economic activities - these issues will be analyzed in research launched by the Fund "Sukhumi", the women initiative group of Tskaltubo was involved.

The participants passed the training, received consultations and are ready to ensure that the questionnaire process goes according to plan.

The youth initiative groups of Tskaltubo discussed the legal mechanisms of early marriage. The meetings was held against a background of high interest and discussion

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Information meetings, an exhibition of drawings, preparation of information leaflets and banners, screenings of films, actions, preparation of video clips - the involvement of young people in the campaign “16 active days against violence towards the women” was so productive.

7 youth initiative groups were involved in the campaign. They are actively working in the municipalities of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki, Zugdidi and Tsalenjikha. The groups organized 23 interesting and creative activities, and thus strengthened the protest of the Fund "Sukhumi" against violence.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Fund "Sukhumi" started working in the village Didi Nedzi, Zugdidi Municipality. A women initiative group was created. Group members are motivated to get involved in project activities and help to introduce innovaions in different communities.

Another meeting was held with the initiative group of women in the village Koki. The group members are preparing for the research. Functions and responsibilities were distributed at the meeting, respondents and target beneficiaries were selected.

Koki Youth Initiative Group was actively involved in the 16-day campaign and at the next meeting the group members shared their impressions of this work: what activities they carried out, how they planned and received the results. According to them, the campaign gave young people the opportunity to protest against violence towards the women through various activities.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID