Khoni Women's Network implements two civil initiatives. The first initiative will solve the problem of 40 families living in house No. 10 of the IDP settlement, related to flooding of basements during rain.
The implementation of the second initiative will solve the problem of heavy rainfall for 40 families living in house No. 15.
It is difficult for residents of both houses to get out of the entrances during rain - the entrances are flooded, water flows into the basements.
The members of the women's network consulted with specialists. Their recommendation is to make a barrier for water from the side of the pedestrian path.
The members of the women's network have already purchased the necessary materials and equipment, and are now planning specific work.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Members of Senaki women's network purchased six water pumps as part of the "support for civil initiatives". The pumps will serve 12 buildings and will make it easier for residents to pump water out of basements, if necessary.
As part of the second initiative, members of the group purchased five mowers. Their use will reduce the threat posed by weeds.
Women leaders, activists, and community residents were actively involved in the implementation of civil initiatives.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Within the framework of civil initiatives, the first stage – the procurement process has been completed!
Members of Kutaisi Women’s Network represent four settlements of the municipality.
IDPs living in the former music boarding school (58 Chavchavadze Street) purchased a lawn mower, an electric sprayer and a water pipe.
Residents of the cottage No 2 on Guram Gabeskiria Street also decided to buy a lawn mower and a water pipe, a pruner, a saw on batteries and other items.
In the third IDP settlement (21Sergo Zakariadze St), the initiative group purchased the necessary materials (cement, mesh, electrode, paints...) to install the gates and equip the entrance.
The group created in the fourth community (3 Leselidze St.) decided to solve the problem of the flooded basement – they purchased: a water pump, electric cable, oil, etc.
The implementation of civil initiatives will contribute to the safety of residents of four IDP communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
In connection with the International Day of Peace, on the initiative of the Fund "Sukhumi", the day of Georgian-Abkhazian and Ossetian cuisine was celebrated in the border village Khurcha. Such event helps to settle the conflict and warm the relations. The informal environment showed that we have a lot in common from a culinary point of view. It is important to preserve the traditions specific to each corner. The event was held within the framework of the strategy developed by the Fund "Sukhumi". Members of Koki women and youth initiative group took an active part in the event. Both local and IDP community representatives were invited.
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.
The members of women and youth initiative group of the village Didinedzi - Zugdidi municipality held a meeting in a different format in connection with the International Day of Peace. Based on the peace strategy, an exhibition of paintings made by young people was held. Banners were prepared with messages on relevant topic. It was noted that similar initiatives contribute to the regulation of peace processes and the restoration of relations.
On September 12, the day of Georgian-Abkhazian and Ossetian cuisine day was celebrated in Khoni municipality within the framework of joint initiatives of women and youth initiative groups. The event was held within the framework of the International Day of Peace and its aim is to promote the establishment of peaceful relations in frames of public diplomacy. The participants presented the dishes, described the ingredients and finally tasted them. In parallel of the event, the members of the youth group read patriotic poems, an exhibition of thematic paintings and photos was organized. A member of the women's group introduced her poems to the public. The members of Khoni youth club attended a training on the topic "Mediation as a Ritual of Reconciliation". The participants received information about mediation, different types of mediation and the importance of mediation. Practical exercises were held on conflict management and process mediation. The meeting was hosted by Khoni Public School No 3.
In connection with the International Day of Peace, the Day of Georgian, Abkhazian and Ossetian Cuisine was celebrated in Senaki at the initiative of the Fund "Sukhumi" Foundation. The event was diverse and interesting. Against the background of informal interaction, while tasting the dishes, the participants recalled positive stories and common traditional elements from Georgian-Abkhazian relations. The group members also talked about the history and composition of the dishes. The event proved once again that Georgians, Abkhazians and Ossetians had common kitchen, along with everything else. The meeting was attended by members of the women initiative group, young people, IDP women and civil activists. The event, which was held within the framework of the peace strategy developed by the Fund "Sukhumi", aims at restoring trust between the Georgian-Abkhazian-Ossetian society.
An information meeting in frames of the project "Organization of campaigns in society and social networks to form the importance of the CSOs work" was held in Tsalenjikha The meeting participants were familiarized with the guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs" (prepared and published by the European Women's Network - WAVE).
The publication shows the successful work of women's organizations. One example is the practice of the Women Fund "Sukhumi".
The participants were also informed about a fact that, according to the developed training module, different groups of society are familiarized with the successful experience of women's organizations.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
