Training with mobilizers of Women Support Centers was held in Kutaisi, in the office of the Women Fund "Sukhumi". The format of the work included the development of a strategy for the work of the centers.
- Supporting women, monitoring cases of domestic violence, identifying problems and advocacy - the participants discussed what innovations can be introduced, how to increase productivity in this area so that as many women as possible can use existing services.
According to the participants, an important innovation in the activities of Women Support Centers will be the support for civil initiatives and advocacy for community problems. The involvement of a psychologist and a lawyer will help prevent violence and increase the effectiveness of victim assistance
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
New members have appeared in Kobuleti women's mutual support group. During the first meeting, they talked about the needs and various problems of women. The group in Vani was also updated, and in Terjola, women who were able to change their lives as a result of the work of the mutual support group, gathered at the meeting.
In each group created in 10 municipalities, new members have appeared and, accordingly, there are new challenges. At the meetings, women discuss problems related to violence and try to solve them together.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
Psychologist Ekaterine Kvachakidze talks about the work carried out in August:
I held group and individual meetings in Women Support Centers of Koki (Zugdidi Municipality), Tskaltubo, Khobi, Vani and Terjola. The topic of the meeting was again summer, because during hot days the mind is focused on rest.
The women talked about the problems that prevent them from relaxing with their family members. For the others, this has become an incredible luxury. Most of them, instead of relaxing, worked with children on nut plantations. During the conversation, the children mentioned that they were looking forward to the nut-picking season to earn money.
The women already think about September, the beginning of school, which is associated with buying clothes for children and school supplies. This is what summer holidays are like for rural women.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Informing citizens about services of victim assistance, identification and solution of problems - the Women Support Centers actively work in this direction.
- Information about services of victim assistance will allow women to make the right decision and use existing services - this is the opinion of participants of the information meetings.
During a month, more than 150 women took part in the meetings. More than 10 crisis families were identified. A psychologist and a lawyer continue to work with them.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A two-month full basic course in nail care has been completed at the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. The participants were awarded certificates. The main goal of the training is a real prospect of economic empowerment for women by mastering a new profession.
Despite the fact that the Day Rehabilitation Center has experience in such training, the master class of the Ukrainian trainer was still the best exception. The graduates noted:
"I have studied nail care methods before, but nothing compares to the quality that I saw from you."
"The international teacher certificate determined that we learned a new profession at the scientific level."
"Thanks to Women Fund - you are the best!"
A meeting of a round table format was held in the hall of Samtredia Educational Resource Center.
A lawyer of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" spoke about national referral procedures for the identification of the victims of violence against women and/or domestic violence, their protection, assistance and rehabilitation.
Meeting participants received information about the important role and positive impact of non-governmental organizations, and also they got acquainted with the services of our organization.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Women’s Fund "Sukhumi" is excited to announce a contest for journalistic works focused on Gender Disinformation and Ethical Reporting on Violence Against Women.
This competition invites journalists, bloggers, and journalism students from the Imereti region to contribute to the fight against gender disinformation and to promote ethical and responsible reporting on issues related to gender-based violence against women.
For details on the competition guidelines, please refer to the document available on our website.
Information meetings were held in all ten Women Support Centers. The meeting participants heard information about services for victims of violence, and got acquainted with NGO programs in direction of violence prevention and assistance to victims.
The meeting participants also talked about the needs of women: it was noted that new professions and programs to improve economic opportunities will contribute to the independence of women and their integration into society.
Participants clearly noted that women are not protected. They are victims of harmful stereotypes. They believe that information and education will create a preventive environment and it is necessary to improve the work in this regard.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
On hot summer days, a person’s mind is focused on relax, so the topic of the psychologist’s meetings was “Relax and Rest.” Due to the busy modern life, rest has become increasingly important, because it is necessary to recuperate after a week full of work and household work.
When we think of rest, the first thing that comes to mind is sleep, but sleep is not enough. There are different forms of relax. The meeting discussed 7 forms of relax: physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional, sensory and creative relax. Vacation is not a trip out of town or abroad once a year. We can choose a simple activity from the types of relax and do it every day - it is necessary for internal peace and well-being.
Psychologist of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" Ekaterine Kvachakidze held July meetings at Women Support Centers of Chokhatauri, Khurcha (Zugdidi municipality), Samtredia, Tskaltubo and Tsalenjikha.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
