The methodological manual "Introduction of Peace, Tolerance and Non-violent Culture" was published. It is guide and assistant for young people on the way of their active involvement in building a tolerant, peaceful and non-violent society.
The publication includes following topics: tolerance, gender, gender stereotypes, gender equality, leadership and team building, conflict management, youth activism and participation, forum - theater.
These topics will help to raise the sense of initiative in youth, individually or collectively and to develop civic activism to introduce positive changes in their communities.
The first stage of the " Online – Vote- O- Meter – Voters’ Advice Application" for the 2021 local self-government elections in Zugdidi Municipality has been completed.
According to the answers given in the application, 8️3% of the population believe that in Zugdidi Municipality there is a need to improve e-services and increase the population's access to local e-programs and services. The same number consider that, it is necessary to assess the infrastructural, technical and human resource needs of outpatient clinics in the villages and ensure their proper functioning. 8️0️% mentions that local self-government should be involved in the process of preventing and combating the COVID-19 pandemic in the region. 7️8% think that women should be proportionally involved in management and decision-making positions in local municipality.
Zugdidi voters still have the opportunity to find out which party is closest to their views and to make an informed choice in the second round as well.
Please see the application at: http://onlinemricxveli.ge/vote/voting/2021-2/
The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,
women’s Foundation (Sweden)
For the local self-government elections in Zugdidi Municipality, the Fund „Sukhumi” introduced a model that is successful in Europe - an online “ Vote- O- Meter” – Voters’ Advice Application to inform the voters in pre- election period.
Tbilisi Representative Office of the Fund "Sukhumi" actively cooperates with political parties. The following political entities took part in filling out the application: "Shalva Natelashvili - Georgian Labor Party", "Girchi - More Freedom", "Lelo for Georgia", "Giorgi Vashadze - Strategy Aghmashenebeli", "European Georgia ", GP "Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia ","United National Movement".
The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,
women’s Foundation (Sweden)
- Population almost does not know what kind of support there for victims of violence exists. The more informed a woman is about these issues, the stronger she is.
- Meetings are the possibility for us to share opinions and views, everyone needs a similar kind of relax, how do concrete persons solve family conflicts, whom to address - this is the most important information.
Such assessments were made by the participants at the information meetings held in the Women Support Centers, which were held in Senaki, Terjola, Bagdati, Samtredia and Zugdidi municipalities.
After the informational meetings, several cases were identified and re-addressed to a psychologist for the response.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
At the end of the project, the last, fourth report, “Public Administration Reform (PAR) Roadmap Monitoring in 8 municipalities of Western Georgia”, was published. The publication was prepared by the Fund "Sukhumi" in partnership with Imereti Scientists’ Union "Spectri" and the Fund of Women Entrepreneurs.
In frames of monitoring, the work of local self-government in terms of efficiency, transparency and inclusiveness was assessed in Khoni, Bagdati, Terjola, Vani, Ozurgeti, Lanchkhuti, Tsageri and Ambrolauri municipalities.
The latest report shows what was done after the previous three monitorings, how the recommendations were implemented, what are the changes and progress in improving e-services in municipalities.
The work is carried out in the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia
September was especially busy for youth initiative groups. Within the framework of the sub-grant program, the youth club at Tskaltybo public school No 4 implemented the project "BRAIN-ROOM - youth space for informing the society".
The project participants developed a thematic painting for the banner, which should become the main attribute of BRAIN-ROOM. Informational meetings were held within the framework of the project. The guests were the representatives of the City Hall and City Council of Tskaltubo municipality. Young people heard information about youth programs, gender issues, social policy of the City Hall. On the basis of the youth club, info-groups were created, which held master classes with older people on the skills of working with the Internet. Project activities were finished, although the discussion space BRAIN-ROOM remains, which is awaiting new guests.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Within the framework of the sub-grant program, Tskaltubo Youth Initiative Group implemented the project “Sustainable Use and Production - Youth for the Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals at Local Level”.
A banner was prepared, thematic comics were printed and placed on the garbage bins, members of the club purchased stationeries.
The project activities were successful. An online survey, trainings, workshops on waste recycling were conducted. The project ended with an action: the club members placed thematic comics on the garbage bins.
The participants believe that the youth project will contribute to improving the ecological and sanitary situation in the municipality, informing the population about the rules for the use and recycling of waste, as well as increasing the self-awareness of the population.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
“Interaction in the language of “street art” - this is how the members of Senaki youth initiative group called the project carried out within the framework of the sub-grant program and used the format of street art to communicate with the public. The members of the group developed a thematic model and selected phrases. Then the idea moved to the wall of Senaki Public School No 7. Youth messages call for the need for peace, leadership, education, activism.
Young people organized a public lecture, workshops, invited students from various schools in Senaki.
- What we know about self-government, its structure, programs, budget, what does the decentralization mean - these issues turned out to be interesting for the participants.
The project is completed, although young people will continue to interact with the public through the messages remaining on the wall.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
The publication “Needs Assessment of Women and Youth according to the Gender Responsive Early Warning System (GREWS)” was prepared. This is an analysis of a study carried out in 6 municipalities (Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Tsalenjikha, Zugdidi).
The Gender Responsive Early Warning System (GREWS) is an effective tool for early response to population problems.
The aim of the research is to identify the problems of women and girls in six municipalities, identify prior issues and advocate them at the local and central levels.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Within the framework of the project “Youth Initiatives for a Healthy Environment” Members of Kutaisi Youth Initiative Group spoke about the progress of the project. They noted that they had the logo of the club ready, T-shirts were ordered, and now they are actively continuing to work on the implementation of the prescribed activities.
As for the women's initiative group, they had online meeting with the deputy head of the service for the development of infrastructure, improvement and cleaning of the city of Kutaisi municipality Karlo Kukhianidze. The members of the group received an answer from a competent person to their questions. The representative of the City Hall promised them to check a number of issues and assist in submission with relevant services.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID