Meetings (639)
Meetings - in this category there is an information about meetings in frames of Fund “Sukhumi” projects - meetings with beneficiaries, representatives of state structures, local and international non-governmental organizations.
From June 8 to 11, Istanbul hosted a working meeting of partner organizations in frames of the project "Expanding Women's Opportunities for Developing New Approaches Relating to the Transformation of the Conflict". There was an exchange of information, questions about the progress of the current project were discussed. The strategy of the new project was also developed.
The project is implemented with the support of Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA
A meeting with representatives of local self-government of Imereti region, local and international NGOs was organized by Fund “Sukhumi” in the meeting room of Kutaisi Province to share its experiences. The conversation was about the projects implemented by Fund “Sukhumi” together with the Czech organization People in Need, other local and international NGOs and local municipalities, and the importance of cooperation between the two sectors for well-being of citizens.
Participants of the meeting discussed the role and functions of a new institutional mechanism that was legitimated in municipalities since 2016 – Gender Equality Councils. Attendees expressed hope that the Councils will become a flexible mechanism and a good resource focused on needs of citizens for more effective local governance. The meeting was organized within the framework of the project “Learning from Visegrad 4 Experience to Advocate for Equal, Inclusive and Democratic Local Governance”. “.
The project is implemented with the support of the Visegrad Fund
The Fund “Sukhumi” is an active participant in the project "Overcoming the consequences of the war - together." Within the framework of the project flyers are printed in all languages of participants. The Fund translated the flyer into Georgian, which includes: brief information about the project, project objectives, participants and partners.
The publication of the flyer in the Georgian language helps to inform both the project participants and all interested persons in studying the experience of the work of public organizations in providing assistance to people affected by the military conflict.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization
DRA – Deutsch-Russischer Austausch (Germany)
The women initiative group gathered in the Fund "Sukhumi". The moderator of the group spoke about the results in terms of advocacy and the challenges they face.
- It is impossible to timely solve problems without activism and inclusion of citizens. Unfortunately, the majority thinks that everything should be done by the government, and does not realize its responsibility, - participants noted.
In their opinion, the role of NGOs is especially important - response to calls of specific people occurs to a lesser extent, and advocacy on behalf of the Fund "Sukhumi" gives effective results.
The initiative group believes that communication with the society and its information should continue.
The members of the Women's Initiative Group of Khoni evaluated and analyzed the work for six months.
- Monthly meetings with various groups of society, cooperation with local authorities, advocacy of problems - the participants assessed the activities carried out in these areas.
According to the members of the group, the circulation of citizens has grown, which with the help of an initiative group are trying to solve individual or collective problems. It was stressed that behind each solved problem is the local government, with the support of which the interests of local communities of society were taken into account.
In Kutaisi Training Center of Tbilisi State University, within the framework of the project "Studying the experience of the Visegrad to advocate for equal, inclusive and democratic governance at the local level", a meeting was held with young people. At the meeting, interesting discussions took place on issues of gender policy, civic engagement. There were obvious positions on various issues - how young people see the way of life and prospects for the well-being of citizens of their own city, especially for young people. How much they are ready to take part in the implementation of changes - necessary in their opinion,.
The project is implemented with the support of the Visegrad Fund
From May 19 to May 26, project participants from 4 countries (Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia and the North Caucasus) met in Kiev to study the experience of NGOs in Ukraine on issues of working with IIDPs from conflict areas. A total of 16 key participants took part in the trip, 4 coordinators and project director from Germany.
During the trip the participants had an opportunity to get acquainted with the work of 11 organizations of Ukraine. The meetings were organized at a high level both in the working and cultural-educational part. They harmoniously complemented each other.
Integration, resettlement, payment of benefits and compensation, programs for building peace and restoring confidence are the main issues that were discussed at the meetings.
This educational trip showed the need for cooperation not only on the ground, but also between countries that have similar problems and interests.
Thanks to this program, participants learned that questions of peace and the restoration of trust are one of the main tasks in the solution of which civil society must take an active part.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization
DRA – Deutsch-Russischer Austausch (Germany)
Mobilizers and activists of the Women Support Centers of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki, Poti and Zugdidi met the representatives of local government during a month. Information meetings were held: in Kutaisi - with the head of the Infrastructure Affairs Service, in Tskaltubo - with the lawyer and social worker of the Social Service, in Khoni with the chairman of the Social Commission of Sakrebulo, in Poti with the head of the Social, Health and Gender Service, In Senaki - with the village attorneys. A special meeting was held in Zugdidi - mobilizers of the Women Support Center and representatives of the Community Union met with the head (Governor) of the municipality.
All meetings were important in their essence and results.
Women initiative groups of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo and Khoni in May worked with special intensity. The work plan provided expanding cooperation with local authorities and informing the public about the work of the initiative groups.
In three cities, information meetings were held with the involvement of representatives of various local government services. There was a precedent when the authorities immediately started active work to resolve the problems. Citizens were given the opportunity to talk on topical issues.
Women initiative groups will actively continue to work in cooperation with local authorities - with the aim of advocating problems.
As always, mobilizers of the Women Support Centers of the fund “Sukhumi” in May conducted 33 information and mobilization meetings in the municipalities of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki, Poti and Zugdidi.
Together with various topical issues, the participants got acquainted with the reports of the meetings held as part of monitoring of the law "On the suppression of domestic violence, the protection of victims of domestic violence and their assistance." They also discussed infrastructure issues.