A working meeting of the IDP community was held in Kutaisi, in house No. 4 on 13/4 Ioseliani Street. The women informed that the issue of the problematic roof was gradually being resolved, work had begun, but the external façade and damp walls still remained a problem for them.
This time members of the initiative group, who acquire knowledge of advocacy issues after our trainings, share their experience with community members to increase civic responsibility.
Meeting participants talk about the need for unity, teamwork and preservation of common property.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
The second phase of the coalition project “IDP and Conflict Affected Women and Youth for Localizing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda at the Local Level” was launched In June. The project is supported by the UN Women and resources from the the UK Government’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund.
During the previous project period, a network of women IDPs was created. The new project envisages strengthening and expanding the capabilities of the “Network of Women and Youth Peace Ambassadors”. And also - support for initiatives of network members that will be aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of IDP and Conflict Affected Women and Girls, advocating for their needs and including them in relevant programs and budgets.
In order to get acquainted with the goals of the project and planned activities, information meetings were held in Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki and Zugdidi. Members of the “Network of Women and Youth Peace Ambassadors” took part in the meetings. The meetings also identified important issues of these communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
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)
The work of the Women Support Centers shjould identify the families under the relationship crisis. Information about women's rights and conflict management issues is preventive measure and reduces the risk of violence.
New beneficiaries are added to meetings every month, also the number of people using the services of a psychologist has also increased. All this contributes to the creation of a non-violent environment in society.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A series of information meetings, held by active members of the initiative group, continues in Kutaisi.
The construction of a mini - stadium is a problem that was identified by the IDP community living in the building of a former pharmacy on Tabukashvili Street. Women trained at the Women Fund “Sukhumi” work on this issue. They also have information about forms of civic engagement and share it with others. They have prepared a letter to submit to the City Hall and are waiting for a response. Women know that they can change their social conditions.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
“Previously, I just enjoyed the process. Now I also gain knowledge about my habits”.
“I haven’t communicated with a psychologist and I really like it.”
“We all need to heal our pain. Polymer clay helps us in this. The participation of a psychologist made the process even more interesting”.
These are the comments of the women.
The day rehabilitation center of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” continues to teach the art of polymer clay along with therapeutic support. Thus, psychological consultations and answers to questions that women really like, naturally appear in the process of work.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The second stage of the project “IDP women and girls – actors of the elaboration of needs-based local policies in Kutaisi” continues successfully.
“We managed to solve one problem, and this is the merit of the project: we equipped the entrance of the residential building, made it clean and safe. Now we are starting to advocate for the installation of benches,” mentioned IDPs living in the building of the former musical college.
Members of the initiative group who were trained in frames of our project tell others about the need for civic responsibility.
The meeting participants actively discuss actual topics and are now advocating for the issue of installing benches in the area adjacent to 58 Chavchavadze Avenue.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
A “round table” format meeting was held in Tsalenjikha. The invited lawyer spoke about the national referral procedures for identifying victims of violence against women and/or domestic violence, their protection, assistance and rehabilitation. Particular emphasis was placed on the services of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" and their importance for victims.
The role of non-governmental organizations was discussed at the meeting, and examples of the positive impact of the work of civil society were given.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The monitoring group of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” started work on a new research, the aim of which is to study the effectiveness of existing services for victims of domestic violence/violence against women and develop recommendations for improving efficiency in order to identify necessary strategies and new approaches.
Information is being collected on existing (and/or planned) services for victims of domestic violence/violence against women. The work of service providers will be presented and the attitudes, mood and expectations of service recipients/beneficiaries will be studied.
In June, 10 in-depth interviews were conducted with beneficiaries, service providers (about the services of a crisis center, a state shelter, the organization “Mercury”, the Georgian Young Lawyers Association and the Women Fund “Sukhumi”), which allowed us to study the current situation in this regard based on specific cases .
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
