12 consultations in the office, online meetings with 12 beneficiaries, 7 phone calls from those with whom she had previously conducted sessions - this was the April of the psychologist of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” - Manana Gotsiridze. All consultations concerned the emotional state of people, their pain and experiences. The task of the psychologist was to calm them down and improve the basis of internal resources.
Feedback from one beneficiary: “You helped me to find strength, cope with life difficulties, acquire new skills, re-evaluate problems and learn to control my emotions”.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
- Women need help, they need empowerment. This requires information dellivery, which is provided by the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. We always feel supported, which is very important,” these were the assessments of participants of information meetings at Women Support Centers.
The meetings were held in frames of a new project, which means that information and support for women will continue for another three years. Beneficiaries will again receive various services from the Women Fund “Sukhumi” - consultations with a psychologist and a lawyer will continue to respond to identified problems.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The formation of youth groups started in April. Initially, the work covered 4 municipalities: Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Senaki, Chokhatauri, Terjola, Samtredia.
Trainers of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" conducted 4 trainings in these municipalities. The trainings were attended by active, motivated students. They know about our organization from graduates and want to get involved in the work of the Youth Empowerment Centers in order to learn more and acquire new skills.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
“The phenomenon of domestic violence” became the main topic of meetings of psychologist Ekatarine Kvachakidze. Domestic violence is the most common form of violence. Some researchers argue that the rapist himself witnessed violence in childhood. This is the theory of “learned behavior.” Bad habits, drugs, alcohol, etc. contribute to violence. We discussed these issues at a group meeting with teachers, where everyone expressed their opinion.
Recent researches have shown that many rapists control themselves more, while women accept their fate, become passive and do not seek a way out.
The aim of the meeting with a psychologist is for women to overcome the “weak woman” within themselves and continue to live with new vision and strength.
Individual and group meetings were held at Women Support Centers of Kobuleti, Vani, Zugdidi (Koki, Didinedzi), Tsalenjikha (Pakhulani).
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)
The Women Fund “Sukhumi” has developed “Practical instructions for the effective functioning of the mechanism of municipal coordination to combat domestic violence against women.”
Effective work to combat violence against women requires systematic, consistent and coordinated actions of all authoritative departments, both at the central and local levels.
The goal of the practical guide is to provide practical advices to interdepartmental commissions of municipalities on how to implement an effective and coordinated response to domestic violence at local level. The document is based on best international and local practices.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Psychologist of the Fund “Sukhumi” Ekaterine Kvachakidze held meetings at Samtredia and Tskaltubo Women Support Centers, as well as at the rehabilitation center of the Fund “Sukhumi”.
The main topic of the meetings was “Domestic violence and forms of violence”. Unfortunately, it is difficult for women to talk about their problems loudly, and anonymously they openly express their opinions on paper. According to the psychologist, they have a lack of self-confidence, which prevents them from taking their first steps. The right advice positively changes the life of a victim of violence. This is why women say that meetings with a psychologist are important and it empowers them.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
March is the last month of the project, and our support for Ukrainians is coming to an end. Unfortunately, we will no longer be able to help them, but we are trying to find new ways.
There are 398 people in our database - that’s exactly how many people received various types of assistance from us. This month, 64 vouchers were received by 46 families. 1470 GEL was paid for last three courses of chemotherapy for a cancer patient. On March 8, a group of Ukrainian refugees attended a film screening at the Hotel Argo, where the 27th anniversary of our organization was celebrated.
In March, with the financial support of another donor organization, a new project was launched - this time for children. They attend various courses created in our organization. This means that we are still trying to support Ukrainians.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
March turned out to be a busy month for psychologist Manana Gotsiridze. The work was carried out in different formats. About 20 people in the regions received individual online consultations. In Kutaisi, direct work was carried out with 12 beneficiaries. Each of them has their own problems, and the psychologist tries to solve these problems.
Traditionally, comprehensive work was held in the rehabilitation center of the Fund, where women victims of violence were located. The psychologist has done her part of work with these women. She also worked with beneficiaries of the day rehabilitation center, holding group meetings on Fridays.
A group meeting in Khobi with kindergarten staff was important. The topic of the conversation was relevant and useful: how to help children who came to kindergarten to adapt, how to prepare a teacher so that the child is not exposed to stress and trauma. They got acquainted with the peculiarities of the child’s psycho-physiological development with interest.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
March was full of special activity at the Women Support Centers. The topic of discussion was “Women and solidarity, reality and prospects.” At the initiative of the mobilizers, events of various formats were held: information meetings, debates, film screenings and discussions.
Meeting participants recalled stories of successful women and reviewed tools important for achieving success. They also talked about the needs of women and emphasized the need for women's solidarity, especially in the field of protecting women's rights.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)