The Fund “Sukhumi” is an active participant in the project "Overcoming the consequences of the war - together." Within the framework of the project flyers are printed in all languages ​​of participants. The Fund translated the flyer into Georgian, which includes: brief information about the project, project objectives, participants and partners.

The publication of the flyer in the Georgian language helps to inform both the project participants and all interested persons in studying the experience of the work of public organizations in providing assistance to people affected by the military conflict.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization

DRA – Deutsch-Russischer Austausch (Germany)

On February 17 Tbilisi hosted a presentation of the research of the fund "Sukhumi" - "Strengthening women's voices in the process of conflict transformation", which was attended by representatives of different social groups, the media, government agencies, the diplomatic corps.

The forum participants received detailed information on the brochure "Women's participation in the Geneva talks: problems, achievements and prospects", issued as a result of the study, also they watched a film on the same topic.

The meeting put forward the issues that concern residents of conflict zones – their solution is important with women's participation in constructive negotiations and agreements, taking into account their vision.

There was a discussion on the inclusion of more women in the process of peaceful settlement of conflicts. There was fixed a need for a more flexible format with the inclusion of representatives of society and the NGOs - those people who are in direct contact with the problem.

A focus group was held in IDP community of Khoni with the participation of young people in order to learn their opinion on the reform of the allowance for IDPs. During the meeting, the participants expressed their attitude to the reform, recorded the negative results of the reform and noted the need for needs research.

The Monitoring Group on the Implementation of the Law of Georgia on the Elimination of Domestic Violence, on the Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence and their Assistance, held a focus group with representatives of the City Hall of Zugdidi and an in-depth interview with the head of the social service of the gamgeoba.

The purpose of these meetings was to identify the results of the work of the local government in terms of protecting the victim of violence and the factors that impede the process of preventing violence.

For WSCs of fund “Sukhumi” announced grant competition in April. In May there were shown 6 project proposals. Commission supported all proposals. Implementation of the projects started from June 1. All projects are actual and interesting.

Women Support Center of Tskaltubo – “We will overcome violence with knowledge” – informational educational work with society in two villages of Tskaltubo Municipality.

Women Support Centers of Kutaisi – “From rich past to rich future” – organization of exhibition on June 20 on international day of IDPs and refugees.

Women Supporting Center of Khoni – “Informed women change the world” informational-educational work in three villages of the municipality and training for the representatives of the village.

Women Support Center of Senaki – “Informed Youth – against violence regarding women” – mobilization and informational-educational work with the youth of two villages of Senaki Municipality and support of the initiative of the youth.

Women Support Center of Poti – “Prevention of violence by popularization of healthy life-style” organizing sport competition.

Women Support Center of Khurcha (Zugdidi Municipality) – “Family without violence” informational-educational work in villages of Zugdidi Municipality.

The projects are in active phase. The work started and we want to wish success to the WSCs of Fund “Sukhumi”.

Kutaisi Gender Advisory Council (GAC) has summed up the three-year work. The conference was attended by representatives of 12 administrative units of Kutaisi municipality, members of Kutaisi, Ozurgeti, Senaki GACs, NGO representatives and media.

Speakers of the conference have focused on the results that are achieved within three years. It was noted that GAC has made a significant contribution to the creation of a gender policy at the local level. The result - in the budget in 2016 genderissues are reflected.

The results also were:the relevance of gender themes in the local media, the importance and priority of gender budgeting, legislative changes for creation of gender councils at the municipal level.

As was said at the conference, GAC experience and results will create a good basis for future Council of Kutaisi to work effectively in the direction of gender.

An enlarged meeting of the Council of Advisors took place in the assembly hall of Khoni. In addition to the members of Advisors’ Council, the event was attended by representatives of legislative and executive authorities, active community groups, beneficiaries of social projects, youth, journalists.

The meeting presented the work done within the framework of the project, as well as the innovative services introduced, which, according to the speakers, are approved in Khoni.

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