The monitoring group of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" continued the cycle of information meetings with vulnerable groups of the population. The meetings were held in Khoni and Tsalenjikha municipalities.
The participants of the meeting were familiarized with the mechanisms of assistance to the victims of violence existing in the country.
It was important for them to learn about the programs available at the municipal and central levels, especially about the family empowerment program, as well as about the services for victims of violence offered by non-governmental organizations.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Women Fund “Sukhumi” successfully implemented the training course "Conflict Management and Violence Prevention" in 10 target municipalities of Western Georgia for 6 months. The project introduced young people to issues of equality, tolerance, peaceful ways of conflict resolution and violence prevention.
The sixth month was devoted to summing up the results. Young leaders demonstrated positive changes through presentations:
- I felt most comfortable in this environment. I listened to them, they listened to me, and my confidence grew;
- I overcame my complexes;
- I advise my peers to get informal education, which will help to increase civic responsibility and achieve success;
- We learned how to make society empathetic regarding the problems of violence and conflicts.
The final events were held in Tsalenjikha, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Samtredia, Vani municipalities, and will be continued in other municipalities.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The members of Tskaltubo initiative group celebrated the International Day of Peace in a different format. Based on the peace strategy, an exhibition of Georgian, Abkhazian and Ossetian dishes was held. Members of the youth initiative group were also involved in the event. Especially for this day, the young people presented the dishes that were characteristic of Georgian, Abkhazian and Ossetian cuisine. The participants of the event heard a presentation about the activities carried out in the direction of peace. The need and importance of restoring peace and trust was voiced by the participants.
Training with mobilizers of Women Support Centers was held in Kutaisi, in the office of the Women Fund "Sukhumi". The format of the work included the development of a strategy for the work of the centers.
- Supporting women, monitoring cases of domestic violence, identifying problems and advocacy - the participants discussed what innovations can be introduced, how to increase productivity in this area so that as many women as possible can use existing services.
According to the participants, an important innovation in the activities of Women Support Centers will be the support for civil initiatives and advocacy for community problems. The involvement of a psychologist and a lawyer will help prevent violence and increase the effectiveness of victim assistance
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Despite the summer holidays, in August trainings were held in the Youth Empowerment Centers. Five months of work have ended - five trainings on various actual topics have been held. The work was carried out in all ten centers with the active participation of members and discussions.
Now the young people are preparing for the sixth - final meeting, where they will present the knowledge gained during the training course and share their experience with other participants.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Psychologist Ekaterine Kvachakidze talks about the work carried out in August:
I held group and individual meetings in Women Support Centers of Koki (Zugdidi Municipality), Tskaltubo, Khobi, Vani and Terjola. The topic of the meeting was again summer, because during hot days the mind is focused on rest.
The women talked about the problems that prevent them from relaxing with their family members. For the others, this has become an incredible luxury. Most of them, instead of relaxing, worked with children on nut plantations. During the conversation, the children mentioned that they were looking forward to the nut-picking season to earn money.
The women already think about September, the beginning of school, which is associated with buying clothes for children and school supplies. This is what summer holidays are like for rural women.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Informing citizens about services of victim assistance, identification and solution of problems - the Women Support Centers actively work in this direction.
- Information about services of victim assistance will allow women to make the right decision and use existing services - this is the opinion of participants of the information meetings.
During a month, more than 150 women took part in the meetings. More than 10 crisis families were identified. A psychologist and a lawyer continue to work with them.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In August, as planned, the Forum Theatre held meetings with the audience. One meeting was held in the small hall of Kutaisi Lado Meskhishvili State Drama Theater and the other - in the central parks of the city.
The audience noted that the performances are interesting, and topical issues are shown in a good format. However, they rarely participate in discussions.
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 meeting of a round table format was held in the hall of Samtredia Educational Resource Center.
A lawyer of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" spoke about national referral procedures for the identification of the victims of violence against women and/or domestic violence, their protection, assistance and rehabilitation.
Meeting participants received information about the important role and positive impact of non-governmental organizations, and also they got acquainted with the services of our organization.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)