Women with difficult experiences come to the rehabilitation center: unresolved trauma, long-term stress, hopelessness, low self-esteem, and difficult social situations. However, behind these difficulties lies the ability to fight and faith in a better future.
In order to strengthen their faith, we offered the women a polymer clay master-class led by the trainer - Maka Jishkariani. The creative process was more than just a craft—it was a therapeutic experience, allowing them to discover their own abilities and activate their inner resources.
The workshop participants showed great interest. Each of them demonstrated natural talent and a great desire to better learn this direction.
The works created by them were filled with color, emotions and the hope of something new. This day became another step towards the changes.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Spring is in our rehabilitation center—in the air, in the flowers in the courtyard, in the women's moods.
It's not visible in the photos, but we know how happy the women are; they share this with us, they appreciate our care, and express their gratitude.
In one photo there is Eka Kvachakidze, the psychologist, whom the women trust most, share their problems and feelings with her, and receive the advice they need.
In the second photo a project coordinator Lela Jalagonia and project assistant Khatuna Gogua are talking to the women. Women are more modest with them, but they say they enjoy being at the center, the environment, the way they are treated, and that the children are also very happy...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
It is cold in January, but our rehabilitation center is warm. The fire in the fireplace makes this place even cozier.
Iamze Gumberidze provides legal consultation to one of the guests. Lela Uzarashvili entertains the children.
Psychologist Ekaterine Kvachakidze shares her emotions: "We wanted to create a festive atmosphere for our guests on the “old” New Year, and it turned out very well. There was fun, music, therapy, and an exchange of good wishes. Four-year-old Luka was especially happy... Those who address the rehabilitation center require psychological, physical, and social support. Their families are in difficult financial situations, and our work is aimed at improving the beneficiaries' psychosocial well-being, restoring their emotional stability, and facilitating their reintegration into society. The process joins an individualized approach, taking into account evaluation of needs and psychological condition of a person.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The final meeting in Senaki was very joyful. The basic course of cutting and sewing has completed. Over the past two months, the women have learned a lot and received certificates.
Each of them received a solid theoretical and practical basis, and now everything depends on their diligence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
During the final meeting, the graduates presented their very beautiful works. Two months of training, work, and internship at Kutaisi Day Center completed successfully. Alongside their studies, they periodically attended group and individual therapy sessions with a psychologist. This is precisely why the women achieved such good results: they mastered a new profession, increased their self-esteem, expressed satisfaction and gratitude, received certificates. They hope that they will apply their acquired knowledge in practice.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In October, women from one of Samegrelo municipalities visited our rehabilitation center.
They worked with a psychologist, a lawyer, and a social worker. The psychologist met them frequently and held sessions, so she can tell us more:
"Through daily communication, their inner personality gradually opened up. They said they had never spoken out loud about the problems they had carried within for years. One of them had been conditioned to obey since childhood, and now, as an adult, she clearly understands the harm this unspoken obedience has caused, but she can't change anything..."
I listened to her story, and she felt relieved. She didn't want the conversation to end because she was listened."
The women left notes. Fragments from their letters:
"The place where I rest is a spiritual paradise"...
"I think how wonderful life would be if I lived differently"...
"This is a place where I could think about a happy future and, I think, I will definitely free myself from the memories of the past. I love you"...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Women are working in a bright, sunny room, and at times they create real “miracles”...
Instructor Maka Jishkariani generously shares her knowledge, experience, and many secrets with them.
A new course on working with polymer clay has opened at the Kutaisi Day Center.
Interest, diligence, and enjoyment can be felt from the very first lessons. In two months, at the final meeting, the students will organize an exhibition of their works and say that they will apply the knowledge they have gained in practice...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The doors of our organization's Rehabilitation Center are always open to those who need support.
A 25-year-old woman, a mother of three children, intimidated and humiliated, addressed the center after a difficult experience. On the very first day, she noted the sensitivity of the professional team.
The joint efforts of a psychologist, lawyer, social worker and assistant working with children gave the following result: "The reality exceeded all expectations. I could not even imagine that such a support service existed somewhere... Here I really felt warmth, attention and care"...
For the first time, she believed that she could start new life. Respect, care and sincere support became the first steps on the path of self development.
This is just one story. Every woman who comes to the center writes her own story...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The cutting and sewing courses organized by the Khobi Women Support Center have ended. Our organization established a day rehabilitation center in the village Shuakhorga.
The two months of the basic course and each lesson were interesting.
The women celebrated the last day of training with an exhibition of their works. They say that they had a good teacher who taught them all the detailes. It was also nice to be together, to communicate...
The graduates will try to apply the knowledge they gained in practice.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
