“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)
Representatives of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” together with the Gender Equality Council held an information meeting in the conference hall of Khobi City Hall.
The aim of the meeting was to promote a system of coordination and exchange of information between local referral entities on the issues of violence against women and domestic violence.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the department for the protection and support of children's rights, and representatives of non-profit legal entities operating in the municipality. They talked about the prevention of domestic violence, groups under the risk of violence, identifying the needs of the most vulnerable families and the need for a local system of social partnership, as well as issues of combining inter-sector resources.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A workshop on the prevention of violence against women and/or domestic violence, protection and assistance to victims of violence was held for members of the Municipal Interdepartmental Commission of Vani City Hall
Participants discussed the obligations of each member, that are necessary for the commission to operate effectively. They discussed the strategies that will help to manage specific cases.
It was noted that the composition should be reviewed and members added for more activity. It was also mentioned that the commission should contribute to the prevention of facts of violence and timely assistance to victims.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
Educational projects are a special visit card of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. IDP women living in Kutaisi, in a premise of the former music school have acquired new skills.
They received basic knowledge and skills of working with the computer (Windows, MS Word, Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Skype, E-mail) and received certificates after the completion of the course. The computer course will help beneficiaries in communication, employment and self-realization.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A two-day training on business and entrepreneurship, business ideas and business planning was held for Kutaisi group of the Day Rehabilitation Center at the office of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. Participants received qualified consultation on the features of the product/service and pricing, which is important information for developing own business.
Feedback from training participants:
“I learned how to write a business plan in order to move forward on my own”.
“I was praised and I have a feeling that my idea will win because it is new for the society.”
“I learned how to set a budget and how to advertise in order to achieve success in sales.”
The training is a good support for starting own business and will help participants to better prepare for the grant competition of the Fund “Sukhumi”.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The New Year is coming, and the owners and guests of the Rehabilitation Center of the Women Fund "Sukhumi", have created a beautiful New Year's atmosphere.
In December, another group of victims of violence was here - two women with children, 6 people in total. During their stay, they passed comprehensive work with a psychologist, lawyer, and social worker. The teacher worked with the children, they spent interesting and creative time together...
During 2023, more than 30 women with their children received our support.
Psychologist Manana Gotsiridze shared with us the story of one of the women. Nani (conventional name) is 45 years old. She was brought from one of our target municipalities with two adult children.
Nani left home several times and returned after negotiations and persuasion. Three years ago she even called the police, but then withdrew the statement.
“People still talk about me, this is the woman who wanted to put her husband in prison. Mother did everything to convince me to stay with my husband - it’s not good to be called divorced, be patient, we will help you, where to return, your daughter-in-law is at home and your place is not here, you are already a guest. After I got married, I got lost and still can’t find myself. Only children give motivation, but I no longer want children to be in this environment. Before this, I was never able to close the doors behind me. I hope this time it will work.”
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
