Since the beginning of October, trainings with new members of the Youth Empowerment Centers of 10 municipalities have been actively launched.
The essence of conflict, peace, violence, as well as familiarization with their types and specific examples - these topics were discussed with the participants.
The trainings were conducted both with the direct participation of participants (Zugdidi, Senaki, Tsalenjikha, Khobi, Chokhatauri, Kobuleti, Tskaltubo) and online (Samtredia, Vani, Terjola). The training cycle will continue from next month in all ten municipalities.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
There have been changes in the acting group of the forum theater, two actors left and two volunteers came to take their place.
The performances of the forum theater were held in the small hall of Kutaisi Meskhishvili Theater, despite the small number of spectators, the discussion was active. The theater staff positively assessed the acting of the young people, the scenes reflecting reality.
The second performance took place in the city center - this is a good experience for the youth. They are actively working, rehearsing and preparing for new performances.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Women Fund “Sukhumi” successfully implemented the training course "Conflict Management and Violence Prevention" in 10 target municipalities of Western Georgia for 6 months. The project introduced young people to issues of equality, tolerance, peaceful ways of conflict resolution and violence prevention.
The sixth month was devoted to summing up the results. Young leaders demonstrated positive changes through presentations:
- I felt most comfortable in this environment. I listened to them, they listened to me, and my confidence grew;
- I overcame my complexes;
- I advise my peers to get informal education, which will help to increase civic responsibility and achieve success;
- We learned how to make society empathetic regarding the problems of violence and conflicts.
The final events were held in Tsalenjikha, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Samtredia, Vani municipalities, and will be continued in other municipalities.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Despite the summer holidays, in August trainings were held in the Youth Empowerment Centers. Five months of work have ended - five trainings on various actual topics have been held. The work was carried out in all ten centers with the active participation of members and discussions.
Now the young people are preparing for the sixth - final meeting, where they will present the knowledge gained during the training course and share their experience with other participants.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In August, as planned, the Forum Theatre held meetings with the audience. One meeting was held in the small hall of Kutaisi Lado Meskhishvili State Drama Theater and the other - in the central parks of the city.
The audience noted that the performances are interesting, and topical issues are shown in a good format. However, they rarely participate in discussions.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
After the scenes on various topics, the audience engages in discussion and always speaks in the third person. Although they tell stories about violence in this way, it is easy to understand that this is their own story or the story of someone close to them. Scenes based on reality have an impact on people of all ages. Therefore, audience involvement is always active.
In July, the forum theater held two performances in Kutaisi parks.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The forum theater performances were held in Kutaisi Youth Center. The topic of migration, which, according to viewers, is an acute problem for society, caused active discussion. Rehearsals of the new scenarios are currently underway, and it is also important that the number of volunteers has increased.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Youth empowerment centers are actively working in the municipalities of Senaki, Khobi, Kobuleti, Tsalenjikha and Samtredia. Trainers from the Women Fund “Sukhumi” conducted trainings on topics that are interesting for young people. During the meetings, leaders were identified who conduct the initiated activities and intend to continue them. At this stage, center members prepare for final meetings and are actively involved in the process of preparing original presentations.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
“It’s important for us to have a space where we can talk about all topics that don’t fit into the lesson format. We get to know each other’s thoughts and can share our knowledge with others. It helps to prevent conflict and violence”. - These are the words of one of the training participants.
Training courses actively continue at the Youth Empowerment Centers. Trainings on the reasons of conflicts, gender equality and stereotypes were held in Khobi and Tsalenjikha municipalities.
During the trainings, actual topics are discussed and initiated events are organized. Young people have a high interest in non-formal education and motivation to work.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
