The members of the women and youth groups of the village Didinedzi - Zugdidi municipality hosted the project coordinator, Giorgi Khechinashvili. It was noted that, such meetings are important for both sides from the point of view of receiving information from the donors. During the nearly 3-hour meeting, the representative of the USAID program heard information from the club members about the work done within the project. He learned about the problems and needs of the citizens living near the dividing line. The leader of the club spoke about the benefits of the project, highlighted the issues that were resolved in the village and spoke about plans for future. The meeting turned out to be productive for each participant.
What is advocacy, how to determine an advocacy strategy, what tools and mechanisms should be used to make the process successful - these issues were discussed during the training held in Senaki. It was attended by active women leaders from IDP communities.
Using practical examples and exercises, participants interactively analyzed factors that promote and hinder advocacy. Using SWOT analysis, the strengths and weaknesses of the advocacy team were identified. In the last part of the training, participants identified problems and developed an advocacy action plan.
According to the participants, the skills acquired during the training will help them to successfully carry out the advocacy process.
The work is carried out in partnership with the Center “Abkhazeti” within the framework of the project “Support of the conflict transformation in the South Caucasus and Moldova”.
Training on the topic “Evidence-based Advocacy” was held at Khoni Community Education Center.
The training was attended by women leaders representing homeowners associations in the IDP settlement. They discussed barriers existing in the process of advocacy at the local level, identified target groups and stakeholders, and developed a plan for the advocacy of community needs.
The training participants noted:
“Today we gained very valuable experience in how to find the shortest way to solve the pressing problems of our community.”
“We have chosen prior issues and set a strategy for changes, emphasized the ways to solve these issues and better saw our capabilities”.
The work is carried out in partnership with the Center “Abkhazeti” within the framework of the project “Support of the conflict transformation in the South Caucasus and Moldova”.
Tskaltubo a youth group held a discussion on the topic of peace. They talked about the role of young people in the peace process. The participants emphasized how important and necessary the participation of young people in peace activities is. The women initiative group was involved in the research process. Totally 150 beneficiaries were interviewed using the questionnaires. The research aims to assess the quality of human security in terms of gender.
The members of the women initiative group of the village Pakhulani - Tsalenjikha municipality started the quantitative research "assessment of the quality of human security of the population". They have shared responsibilities and duties.
"Assessment of the quality of human security" is the aim of the Fund "Sukhumi" research, which will be conducted by the members of the women initiative group in Senaki municipality. In the first stage, 150 people will be interviewed through online questionnaires of the quantitative research. In Senak, a training with the members of the youth group was held on the topic: peace, the role of young people in building peace. Participants discussed the importance of negotiation and communication using role games and interactive exercises. They talked about the peace initiatives of young people.
What skills are necessary to overcome the contradictions in the relationship, how to create a culture of peace in the society, what is the role and mission of the youth in this issue. - The members of Koki youth group mainly talked about these issues. The members of Koki women initiative group distributed the duties and responsibilities. The women started a research "Assessment of the quality of human security of the population".
During the meeting held with the members of the women initiative group, the participants were informed about the start of the quantitative research "Assessment of the quality of human security of the population". Tasks were distributed among group members, after which people of different ages and professions were asked to send questions online. The members of the youth initiative group summarized the activities carried out according to the peace strategy. At the meeting, they once again noted the role of young people in the peace process and planned new events.
Women leaders representing IDP community took part in the training “Leadership, presentation, public speech” at Khoni Community Education Center.
The training alternated between practical exercises and thematic videos, discussion and individual work... Thus, using various methods, the participants received useful information about important leadership skills, proper presentation and public speaking.
The training participants noted that the gained knowledge would help them to more actively participate in the process of solving problems in their community.
The work is carried out in partnership with the Center “Abkhazeti” within the framework of the project “Support of the conflict transformation in the South Caucasus and Moldova”.
