Training on “Business Planning and Management of Small/Micro Business” was held for 16 beneficiaries of the Day Rehabilitation Center at the Women Fund “Sukhumi” (trainer: Elguja Deisadze, Associate Professor at Kutaisi University).
The following topics were covered during two days: business planning and the basics of writing projects, the methodology of a systematic approach to the formation and organization of a new business, as well as the development of necessary skills for drawing up a business plan.
The participants had developed a business idea. Therefore, the training process was targeted, and the trainer gave specific recommendations.
At the end of the training, the participants: presented a business project, assessed business risks and filled out a business project application.
The assessment of the training participants:
"This was necessary and useful training."
"We discussed important topics."
"I learned a lot, and this opens up new opportunities for me".
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Day rehabilitation centers created by the Women Fund “Sukhumi” provide practical assistance to victims of violence and women in crisis situations. Last year, 28 women learned to work with polymer clay at Kutaisi Center, and 5 completed a nail care course. Five women completed a clay course and the same number completed a cosmetology course at Terjola Day Center. 9 women completed sewing courses in Chokhatauri. After the completion of the courses, trainings were held in Kutaisi and Terjola, where the participants learned to formulate a business idea and write a project. 15 project applications were submitted to the competition committee. Based on the results of the competition, 4 projects from Kutaisi and Terjola were selected, which received small grants. In 2024, with our help, 52 women mastered a new profession, most of whom are already self-employed. They are happy that, having mastered a new profession, they were able to start their own business and improve their economic situation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
"I felt such great help, hope and respect for the first time. I learned about social services and my rights, about how to achieve justice. I thank you all for your support, attention and warmth, and wish you great success in this difficult work that you do." These are the words of one of the guests of the Rehabilitation Center of the Women Fund "Sukhumi".
In 2024, 71 beneficiaries (39 women and 32 children) underwent rehabilitation at the Center.
The center carries out comprehensive work with women who are victims of violence, survivors of violence, and those in crisis situations, with the involvement of a psychologist, lawyer, social worker, and assistant for working with children.
Each woman leaves the center stronger, more confident, and more informed. Most of them have changed their lives.
In the second half of January, the Rehabilitation Center received new guests and continued its usual work with women and children.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Gogolesubani is a small village in Chokhatauri municipality. At the request of local women, our organization organized sewing courses and invited Nana Gogoladze, who lives in the same village, as a teacher. The women completed the two-month basic course with great enthusiasm. All of them are happy with the knowledge they received and are asking for more courses.
At the last lesson, an exhibition of works was organized and they were awarded certificates.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A two-month full basic course in nail care has been completed at the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. The participants were awarded certificates. The main goal of the training is a real prospect of economic empowerment for women by mastering a new profession.
Despite the fact that the Day Rehabilitation Center has experience in such training, the master class of the Ukrainian trainer was still the best exception. The graduates noted:
"I have studied nail care methods before, but nothing compares to the quality that I saw from you."
"The international teacher certificate determined that we learned a new profession at the scientific level."
"Thanks to Women Fund - you are the best!"
A new training course has started for the women from Terjola - practical work is held at the aesthetic center “Sofiana” under the guidance of its founder, cosmetologist Sophia Bandzeladze.
Beneficiaries of the day rehabilitation center will study classical cosmetology, face skin types, associated diseases, care, cleansing, mezotherapy, chemical peeling and face massage.
According to the experience of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, this training course will give Terjola women a new professional skill that they can turn into an own business.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Training course for another group has completed at the Kutaisi Day Rehabilitation Center. Women learned the secret of mastering polymer clay and received certificates.
Their reviews are as follows:
“I couldn’t even dream of such therapy. And I also learned a new profession”.
“You did a miracle in my life - you gave me my strength back”.
“I appeared in the right place at the right time with the right people. I wasn’t to thank all members of the Fund".
“In case of your support, I will continue this work in the future. I feel myself happy. Thanks for this".
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
“Previously, I just enjoyed the process. Now I also gain knowledge about my habits”.
“I haven’t communicated with a psychologist and I really like it.”
“We all need to heal our pain. Polymer clay helps us in this. The participation of a psychologist made the process even more interesting”.
These are the comments of the women.
The day rehabilitation center of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” continues to teach the art of polymer clay along with therapeutic support. Thus, psychological consultations and answers to questions that women really like, naturally appear in the process of work.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Cutting and sewing training course was successfully completed In Senaki, and certificates of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" were given to the beneficiaries from the side of successful women: Inga Kardava (Chairman of the City Council Commission on Social Issues), Manana Gvichia (Deputy Chairman of the City Council representing political unity "Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia") Marine Naneishvili (member of the City Council).
beginner tailors are moving to a new stage - along with acquiring professional skills, they are given the opportunity to start a small business.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
