Gender advisory council is created in Tskaltubo municipality. It joins the people, who actively cooperate with the fund “Sukhumi”, participate in different trainings and meetings.

In Sakrebulo there was held the first meeting of the council. Chairperson of the council Georgi Dolidze spoke about the action plans for 2016-2018 for the activities in protection of women from violence.

Chairperson of Sakrebulo – Paata Akhaladze paid attention to the problems, existing in gender equality and mentioned that it is necessary to plan concrete actions in this direction. 

On April 6, the fund “Sukhumi was in Tskaltubo” to the kindergarten №2 and delivered equipment for the staff: wardrobe - 3 units, book shelves 2 units, chairs for teachers 12 units, chairs for children – 100 units, tables for children – 20 units and books.

Transfer of equipment was held in frames of the project "Improving the conditions for the IDP community" (the project of Chez NGO “involvement of the youth and social reporting” – supported by the World Bank)

The event was attended by the head of Tskaltubo Municipality Administration, representatives of local self-government, the head of association of kindergartens, manager and kindergarten teachers.

In frames of the project in the beginning of April it is planned to equip kindergartens №1 №2 in Tskaltubo and Kopitnari -Tskaltubo Municipality.

Representatives of the local government said that the project is directed to improvement of educational area of children and this type of activity is too important for the future.

Within the frames of the project "Improving the conditions for the IDP community" Fund "Sukhumi" transferred equipment  to the kindergarten №1 Tskhaltubo: wardrobe - 7 units, 2 cabinet for toys, 3 tables for teachers, book shelves - 2 units, chairs for teachers - 12 units and books.

The event was attended by the head of Tsqaltubo Municipality Administration, representatives of local self-government, the head of association of kindergartens, manager and kindergarten teachers.

In frames of the project in the beginning of April it is planned to equip kindergartens №1 №2 in Tskaltubo and Kopitnari -Tsqaltubo Municipality.

Representatives of the local government said that active cooperation with non-governmental sector and similar projects are very important for the municipality.

On this day in Kopitnari kindergarten there was held a real celebration: all inventory was changed - tables, chairs, cabinets, library were supplemented with new books.

The action was carried out by Fund "Sukhumi" within the framework of the project "Improving the conditions for the IDP community."

The project inventory was transferred to the three kindergartens (kindergarten №1 and №2 of Tshalutbo and kindergarten №8 of Kopitnari). These pre-schools were selected by the principle of more IDPs children. Kopitnar kindergarten is designed for 65 children and the majority of them are from IDP families.

The event was attended by representatives of local government and senior officials of kindergarten associations.

Despite the completion of the project, the Gender Advisory Council (GAC) of Senaki continues its work and will contribute to the implementation of policies based on the public interest - was noted at the final conference summarizing the results and the achievement of three years of Senaki GAC work, which was held on July 25 at the hotel "Oscar" .

The conference was attended by top officials of the Municipality – Chairperson of Sakrebulo and Governor, deputies, heads of municipalities of the region of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti (Abasha, Khobi, Tsalenjikha, Martvili), representatives of the Governor's Administration, representatives of Fund "Sukhumi", members of the Gender Advisory Council.

Speakers summarized three years of GAC experience, shared information on implemented projects, joint initiatives, conducted researches of local gender needs, cooperation with the Club of Women Voters and local media.

Representatives of municipalities invited to the conference appreciated the experience of Senaki GAC and noted that this work must necessarily be continued and supported, as such a vivid experience will help them in formation of their GACs according to legislative amendment on creation of councils recently adopted by the Parliament of Georgia.

December 12 in Khoni there was held a regular meeting of the Women's Initiative Group, which summarized and evaluated the results of participation in 16 day campaign and work on advocacy. There were planned event, which are necessary to achieve the intended goal.

Members of the Women's Initiative Group pleased representatives of local authorities and partners with a pleasant news: a small volunteer project was funded, which will contribute to improving the living conditions of vulnerable communities of Akhalsheni - Khoni municipality.

Members of the Women Initiative Group, activists of Women Support Center and the Club of Women-Voters, together with representatives of local authorities will contribute to the administration of the project.

The project of Kutaisi Gender Advisory Council (GAC) "Formation of gender awareness among children of preschool age" is at the next stage.

The purpose of the project - to promote non-violent upbringing of gender-sensitive generation.

In frames of the project shadow theater played a performance by the scenario "Girls of the emerald country".

Performance professes love, friendship, patriotism, equality. The main character - a girl Pirimze - tries to return to her country, where all are equal and respect each other's capabilities.

Performance destroys social stereotype in terms of equality. The first performance was attended by representatives of Fund "Sukhumi", members of the GAC.

According the plan, performances will be held in Kutaisi, Khoni and Tskaltubo.

The local government of Khoni there was held an enlarged meeting of the advisors’ council, which was an agreement on the basic directions of the local action plan strategy for social inclusion. Adding new groups in kindergartens and pre-school facilities inventory, the social inclusion of elderly - a laundry service for the beneficiaries of "House of Charity", the purchase of the adapted transport for people with disabilities – mainly these issues were in the focus of participants.

Participants - members of the Council, representatives of various government services - thoroughly examined the necessary expenses for the programs, effect and resources of local budget for co-financing.

It was noted that all areas are important and cover the needs of the most vulnerable groups.

In the near future there is planned a training for those who wish to present a project.

The project is implemented with the support of the Czech organization PIN 

Kutaisi Gender Advisory Council (GAC) started a new project "Strengthening of the gender aspects for active inclusion in the formation of local gender policies." The project is co-financing by Kutaisi City Hall and the fund "Sukhumi".

On April 21 in frames of the project a regional conference was held in "Grand Palace", on "Gender component in the local budget - the current reality, the positive developments, the prospects for the future."

The conference was attended by representatives of local self-government 17 municipalities of Western Georgia - Kutaisi, Batumi, Ozurgeti, Senaki, Zugdidi, Poti, Tskhaltubo, Khoni, Vani, Samtredia, Kharagauli, Zestafoni, Terjola, Tkibuli, Kobuleti, Chokhatauri, Lanchkhuti, as well as members of the GAC, rectors of universities, professors, students, representatives of NGOs and the media.

In the first part of the conference members of GAC of Kutaisi, Ozurgeti, Batumi and Senaki told about the results in terms of gender, achieved in cooperation with local governments.

In the second part the speakers discussed the topic of equality in different contexts. The conference was concluded with the report "Gender needs of students and their integration into the formation of the local budget."

The first phase of the project was completed. Discussions on the issues discussed at the conference will continue in Kutaisi universities.