Three psychologists work with Ukrainian refugees in the Women Fund "Sukhumi" now.

Manana Gotsiridze, who has a lot of work in 10 Women Support Centers and a rehabilitation center, also cares about psycho-emotional condition of Ukrainians.

The second psychologist, Marina Stepanenko, is from Kyiv. And now there is also a third psychologist, Anna Shalimova from Kherson.

From the side of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" it is a good gesture to employ women in a foreign city so that they have an income and help their fellow countrymen.

There is enough work for everyone: there are 197 people in our information base and everyone needs help, competent advice from a psychologist...

Manana Gotsiridze: I met with families who came from Kyiv, Odessa, Kharkov and Kherson. You name these cities and it’s clear what they suffered, what they feel ... We conduct primary psychological consultation, collect anamnesis and plan the next meetings. When we go to them, we also bring the necessary products. I think this is also good support.

During the ordinary meeting of Khoni Women Initiative Group was devoted to the discussion of the principles of creating and operating the network: what strategic directions should the network have in order to actively work in terms of implementing 1325 UN Resolution at the local level. Group members are motivated to be actively involved in both local and regional networks. The meeting identified the most sensitive issues for the local community.

At the end of the meeting, the participants watched a clip in which the women talk about the training cycle. As a result of the trainings, the competence of each of them increased in different directions. They will work actively in their communities to change the lives of IDP women and girls for the better.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

Meetings with a psychologist in July were organized by the Women Support Centers of Vani, Kobuleti, Koki (Zugdidi municipality), Tsalenjikha, Samtredia. In these municipalities, group and individual meetings were held with the participation of 34 beneficiaries.

Outcomes of the meetings: two victims of domestic violence were identified and work is ongoing.

In addition to field meetings, individual psychotherapeutic sessions were held online for 9 beneficiaries living in the regions.

In Kutaisi, in the office of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, work was carried out with 16 beneficiaries and one with married couple.

The work gradually brings positive results and the beneficiaries express their gratitude for the improved health, solved problems, improved psychological climate in the family.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Fatima Robakidze is a mobilizer of Tkibuli Women Support Center.

The center was opened in April of last year and is one of ten ones that are actively working in 10 municipalities within the framework of the project “Strengthening of Women's Rights in Western Georgia”.

In this story, we present a monologue of the mobilizer of Tkibuli Women's Support Center.

This is how Fatima Robakidze turned from an ordinary teacher into a civil activist.

“I am a teacher and believed that I should have the only focus - the educational process and the organization of the educational environment in my class together with the parents of my students. I thought I shouldn't waste time on other issues. The first window opened for me when I was asked to teach a lesson in civic education for a certain period of time.

In the same period, I got acquainted with the work of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" and began to understand that everything that I consider sacred - creation of a favorable climate for children to study and educate, depends on many factors.

The Forum - Theater has a rather interesting history: many performances, dozens of actors who have changed over the years... and now archiving of this story begun - the scenarios were collected and published in one collection. This is kind of a guide about a  scenario the performances are built on...

In July, rehearsals and performances were actively held. The Forum - Theater held two performances in Kutaisi - in the central park and in a new park on the bank of the Rioni River.

There were not many spectators, but their feedback was interesting. Tourists spoke with particular enthusiasm. They drew attention to the importance of this unusual form of dialogue with the audience.

Проект осуществляется при поддержке организации Brot

für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Германия)

The monitoring group started working on another important issue – assessing the effectiveness of departments for the protection and support of children's rights that exist on the basis of municipalities and identifying current challenges.

At this stage, information about the programs and the existing structure is collected. The monitoring group is in active communication with the departments for the protection and support of children's rights in 10 target municipalities. In-depth interviews are conducted – both with staff and with beneficiaries and experts.

The main focus is on the analysis of the mechanisms of work of these departments, as one of the components of the fight against domestic violence.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

These words do not need comment...

M., 40 years old: - I felt such great help, hope and respect for the first time. I got acquainted with social services and with my rights, for which you need to fight and achieve justice. I am grateful to everyone for the support, attention, warmth and great success to you in this difficult work.

N., 32 years old: - Here I met warm, professional and caring people, from whom I received advice in all areas, I am very grateful to everyone. I think there should be more organizations like this where the victim can get support.

There were 6 people in the Rehabilitation Center of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" in July - 2 women with children. A comprehensive work was carried out, where the teacher, the social worker, the lawyer and the psychologist were actively involved.  

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

There has been a war in Ukraine for five months. Unfortunately, the number of refugees is growing in our country.

At the end of last month, there were 122 people in our database, who came from Ukraine. Now they are 197. One part lives in Kutaisi and the rest lives in Tskaltubo, Senaki, Zugdidi, Tkibuli, Kharagauli, Vani, Samtredia.

In July, the Women Fund “Sukhumi” provided assistance to 15 families and individuals. As August is a holiday period, the support team is trying to distribute more assistance this month.

On July 2, members of our organization participated in a meeting organized by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other departments. At the meeting, topical issues were raised that require a quick solution, for example medical assistance for children, childbirth, free vaccinations.

Our organization has communication with various departments. We are also constantly looking for new allies to solve the problems of Ukrainian refugees, thus the issue of free medical treatment of a 5-month-old child has been resolved.

Cutting and sewing courses are being held at the conflict dividing line in the village Pakhulani (Tsalenjikha municipality). The courses teach how to use modern equipment, cut and sew different things - from simple to difficult - select cloths and show creative approach.

According to the participants, it is great to create clothes with your own hands, to bring to life the idea of ​​your image, to create your own unique style and outfit.

They know that they can use the acquired knowledge to start a small business, just as some graduates of Pakhulan or Kutaisi Day Rehabilitation Centers did.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Another round table was held with the participation of local referral entities in the conference hall of the City Council.

The meeting was attended by members of the Gender Equality Council of Kobuleti City Council, representatives of the Mayor's Office, social services and the police department. Guests from the Lanchkhut City Hall were invited to the meeting - the head of the social security and health service and the social worker of the children's department shared the specifics of their work and practice with their colleagues from Kobuleti.

During the meeting, they talked about the prevention of domestic violence and the protection of the victim, about cooperation with local structures.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)