“Interaction in the language of “street art” - this is how the members of Senaki youth initiative group called the project carried out within the framework of the sub-grant program and used the format of street art to communicate with the public. The members of the group developed a thematic model and selected phrases. Then the idea moved to the wall of Senaki Public School No 7. Youth messages call for the need for peace, leadership, education, activism.

Young people organized a public lecture, workshops, invited students from various schools in Senaki.

 - What we know about self-government, its structure, programs, budget, what does the decentralization mean - these issues turned out to be interesting for the participants.

The project is completed, although young people will continue to interact with the public through the messages remaining on the wall.       

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Within the framework of the sub-grant program, Tskaltubo Youth Initiative Group implemented the project “Sustainable Use and Production - Youth for the Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals at Local Level”.

A banner was prepared, thematic comics were printed and placed on the garbage bins, members of the club purchased stationeries.

The project activities were successful. An online survey, trainings, workshops on waste recycling were conducted. The project ended with an action: the club members placed thematic comics on the garbage bins.

The participants believe that the youth project will contribute to improving the ecological and sanitary situation in the municipality, informing the population about the rules for the use and recycling of waste, as well as increasing the self-awareness of the population.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Within the framework of the project “Youth Initiatives for a Healthy Environment” Members of Kutaisi Youth Initiative Group spoke about the progress of the project. They noted that they had the logo of the club ready, T-shirts were ordered, and now they are actively continuing to work on the implementation of the prescribed activities.

As for the women's initiative group, they had online meeting with the deputy head of the service for the development of infrastructure, improvement and cleaning of the city of Kutaisi municipality Karlo Kukhianidze. The members of the group received an answer from a competent person to their questions. The representative of the City Hall promised them to check a number of issues and assist in submission with relevant services.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

An online meeting was held with the women initiative group of Khoni municipality, which was attended by representatives of the City Hall. From them the women received information - at what stage is their statement related to the problem they are advocating. According to representatives of the City Hall, the issue is relevant and will be resolved positively.

The second group of women also started advocating the problem. They demand to whitewash the trees in the IDP village. The online meeting with them was attended by Deputy Mayor Manana Gopodze and other representatives of the City Hall. They hope that, with the support of the City Hall, the problem they raise, will be resolved soon.

September was special for Khoni youth initiative group. They are successfully implementing a small project "We love Abkhazia" within the framework of the sub-grant program.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Zugdidi Women initiative groups are working on solution of identified problems. The group of Koki prepared a letter addressed to the Mayor, collected signatures and began the active advocacy for the installation of street lighting and benches near the sports rounds. Zugdidi group began to advocate the issue of cleaning the territory adjacent to the IDP settlement from weeds and thorns.

Within the framework of the Fund “Sukhumi” sub-grant program, Koki Youth Initiative Group is implementing a project “Healthy Environment for a Better Future”. The aim of the project is to establish a healthy lifestyle in the community and school.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

The women initiative group of the village Pakhulani (Tsalenjikha municipality) is working on solution of the problems identified in the community. Absence of garbage bins, which creates a difficult situation, was observed. The group prepared a letter addressed to the Mayor, collected signatures of the residents and started advocating.

Within the framework of the sub-grant of the Fund "Sukhumi", the initiative group of the village Lia, is implementing a project "Youth for a Healthy Ecological Environment". An eco-club was created in school. The children began to work on the activities envisaged by the project.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

Three meetings were held online with members of the initiative group of Zugdidi municipality.

During the meeting with Koki / Khurcha group, the issue of creating comfortable conditions for recreation and entertainment for the youth of Koki community and their families was raised. The group has developed and approved an advocacy plan and will begin an active campaign in this regard in September.

As a result of advocacy, Zugdidi women initiative group decided to clean the territory adjacent to the IDP settlement from weeds. The meeting was devoted to this issue.

The third meeting took place with Koki youth initiative group. The participants spoke about the project financed through the sub-grant of the Fund “Sukhumi. The project will promote to a healthy lifestyle. 

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

With the support of sub-grants of the Fund "Sukhumi", two projects were financed in Tskaltubo. Youth initiative groups begin to actively work in this direction. The projects, the implementation of which are planned by young people, aim to activate youth groups living in Tskaltubo municipality, inform them about environmental issues, self-government programs and include them in the processes taking place in the municipality.

The women initiative group begins to advocate the problems: the lack of awareness of the population about local programs. After a general discussion, the advocacy plan was approved. Some advocated activities will begin in September.

Проект осуществляется при поддержке USAID

There are interesting innovations in the activities of Senaki youth group. The group members will try to establish interaction with the youth through a new project. The project contains various activities. Youth, using their messages will tell the public about their interests.

The women initiative group will try to advocate an urgent problem - the safe movement of residents at the crossroads in the "military town". The members of the group, together with the self-government, will try to advocate this problem at the central level.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID

The project implementation period for Kutaisi initiative group has come – during an online meeting, the participants got acquainted with the final version of the project. They planned activities and developed work steps. Each participant was especially active, since the desire of the group members is to successfully complete the project they have developed.

Despite the fact that the meeting of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group was online, it was quite active. The participants reviewed advocacy plans, rules for preparing an application / letter, addressees. They will begin the process of problem advocacy in the near future.

The project is implemented with the support of the USAID