Despite the short working month, Manana Gotsiridze, a psychologist of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, had an active January. She held a group meeting with women from the village Khurcha (Zugdidi municipality). In addition, 12 individual online consultations were conducted in the regions and 13 individual psychotherapeutic sessions in Kutaisi. The psychologist answered 8 phone calls and helped the beneficiaries to combate emotional stress.
A psychologist worked every day in our rehabilitation center, where women victims and their children stayed for two weeks. There was also a lawyer, a social worker and a teacher who spent interesting and educational hours with the children.
One of the beneficiaries noted: “I feel so good here that I don’t want to leave. I’m glad that now I know more, I’m more informed and I have more motivation to solve my problems... Thank you very much - for 34 years these have been the brightest, warmest and most pleasant days for me.”
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The monitoring group continued a series of information meetings with vulnerable groups. Another meeting was held in Vani municipality. Participants were informed about the mechanisms existing in the country to assist and empower victims of violence. Particular attention was paid to local government programs.
The program of the department of protection and support of children's rights was of particular importance for them. According to them, it is a great support for families who cannot create an appropriate environment for the development of their children.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Psychologist of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” Ekaterine Kvachakidze met with women under the risk and socially vulnerable women, school teachers and students in the Women Support Centers of Tskaltubo, Vani, Zugdidi and Tsalenjikha, Meetings were held in group and individual formats. The main topic of the meeting, “Conflict Resolution,” turned out to be very interesting. The meeting was held in question and answer mode, the participants discussed cases related to the conflict. Conflict is a natural phenomenon and occurs in almost any relationship. Since conflict is inevitable, we must learn to manage it. A conflict can be resolved only with the agreement of all parties involved in it. The psychologist shared advices on conflict resolution with the meeting participants.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Since January, Women Support Centers began to actively hold information meetings. With the help of mobilizers from 10 centers, more than 150 people received information about support services and municipal programs for violence victims.
The informing process contributed to the identification of new families. Within a month, 10 families under the risk were identified. Active work began with them. Beneficiaries already use the free services of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”: they receive consultations from a psychologist and a lawyer.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
What are the existing mechanisms to assist and empower victims of violence; In what issues should we cooperate with the department for the protection and support of children’s rights, social workers; What are the responsibilities of society members in preventing violence against women and domestic violence; How to create a healthy, harmonious environment around teenagers - these issues were mainly discussed at a meeting held in Chokhatauri municipality, in the community of Jvartskhma.
The meeting was held in a friendly, positive, interactive atmosphere. The meeting was attended by the City Hall representative of the community, representatives of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, the department for the protection and support of children's rights, and active women of the community.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
“Prevention of violence and protection of victims of violence” - The Women Fund “Sukhumi” held a working meeting on this topic in Chokhatauri.
The meeting was attended by the first deputy Mayor, members of the interdepartmental commission on the prevention of violence against women and/or domestic violence, protection and assistance to victims of violence, representatives of the Gender Equality Council, law enforcement agencies, a preschool educational institution, an educational resource center and a center for public health.
The aim of the meeting was to analyze the current situation regarding domestic violence in the municipality and to determine the prospects for social cooperation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
An information exchange meeting was held at school of the village Teklati (Senaki municipality) - with the participation of the school administration, teachers and parents.
Representatives of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, together with employees of educational institutions, the department for the protection and support of children's rights, and members of the Gender Equality Council, discussed a number of topical issues related to violence against women/domestic violence family, the prevention of violence, and the psychosocial condition of families of adolescents.
There was also a presentation of a Women Fund "Sukhumi" research - "Assessing the effectiveness of implementation of preventive measures on issues of domestic violence against women by municipalities." An important place in the recommendations of the research is occupied by the coordination of authoritative local structures and the exchange of information, cooperation with schools.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Representatives of the City hall, the Gender Equality Council, the administration of kindergartens and the health service gathered in the meeting room of the City Council of Tsalenjikha municipality. The Women Fund “Sukhumi” held a round table - presentation of a small joint project that was implemented in collaboration with the Gender Council. Within the framework of the project, trainings and information meetings were held during the international campaign of “16 active days against gender-based violence”. In addition, the municipality conducted a women's needs research and published a report.
During the meeting, the participants talked about the work done and special emphasis was placed on continuing active cooperation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
An assistant of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" held meetings with women's mutual assistance groups in Tskaltubo, Vani, Zugdidi, Chokhatauri and Bagdati. In the remaining five municipalities - Terjola, Samtredia, Khoni, Tsalenjikha and Kobuleti - meetings were held by group leaders. The psychologist of the organization attended several meetings and conducted some work with women. In almost all groups, serious cases were identified and ways to solve them were outlined.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
