Senaki Women Initiative Group actively works to solve problems that have been identified by the active participation of the group members. Despite the difficulties, the advocacy process continues dynamically. The group members are looking for ways and resources to solve problems and are systematically in contact with the authorized persons.
In parallel with advocacy, the members of the working group are actively working to identify existing problems in the community. They share the necessary information with each other at monthly meetings.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Women and girls from the Tskaltubo IDP community are becoming more and more active in advocating for their problems. They practice the knowledge and experience, accumulated during the project and try to further improve the social environment of the community.
The initiative group aims to solve specific infrastructure problems. This time, the main focus is on the arrangement of a bus stop, a sports ground, and the renovation of a children's attraction.
These initiatives are not only aimed at improving the well-being of the local population, but are also an important prerequisite for promoting the principles of "Women, Peace and Security" at the municipal level.
The group plans to send a letter to the local government so that the issues raised can be discussed at an early stage and the necessary decisions can be made.
Tskaltubo Women's Group increases the motivation of the population that with active involvement it is possible not only to identify problems, but also to successfully solve them.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
"I felt such great help, hope and respect for the first time. I learned about social services and my rights, about how to achieve justice. I thank you all for your support, attention and warmth, and wish you great success in this difficult work that you do." These are the words of one of the guests of the Rehabilitation Center of the Women Fund "Sukhumi".
In 2024, 71 beneficiaries (39 women and 32 children) underwent rehabilitation at the Center.
The center carries out comprehensive work with women who are victims of violence, survivors of violence, and those in crisis situations, with the involvement of a psychologist, lawyer, social worker, and assistant for working with children.
Each woman leaves the center stronger, more confident, and more informed. Most of them have changed their lives.
In the second half of January, the Rehabilitation Center received new guests and continued its usual work with women and children.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
During the information meeting held with members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group, it was noted that the project had increased their level of knowledge about the necessity of reducing risks.
The women chose the following topics for advocacy:
- Choma, 3 Leselidze Street, first residential building - problem with water flowing from the roof
- 58 I. Chavchavadze Street - renovation of children's attractions
- G. Gabeskiria Street, cottage #2 - problem with the drainage system and road construction
The women have solved many problems in their communities. They know how to choose addressees, who to contact to solve problems. They have already prepared letters and met with responsible persons. The meeting participants realized the importance of proper advocacy and civic activity.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The Women Fund “Sukhumi” successfully completed 2024. At the end of the year, the staff of the organization gathered for a reporting meeting.
The Chairperson of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, Alla Gamakharia, gave a brief overview of the work and achievements. Project assistants spoke about individual projects, areas, results, and success stories. The implementation of majority of the projects will continue in 2025. The project teams are ready to actively continue working in the next year.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Gogolesubani is a small village in Chokhatauri municipality. At the request of local women, our organization organized sewing courses and invited Nana Gogoladze, who lives in the same village, as a teacher. The women completed the two-month basic course with great enthusiasm. All of them are happy with the knowledge they received and are asking for more courses.
At the last lesson, an exhibition of works was organized and they were awarded certificates.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Forum Theatre dedicated its December performances to the international campaign "16 active days against gender-based violence". The performances were held in Kutaisi Youth Center and in the open air.
Due to the general situation, trips to municipalities and schools are limited, so the last performances of the year were held only for Kutaisi audience.
The actors hope that the situation will change for the better from the New Year and the area of their performances will become more diverse.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Members of women's and youth groups of the villages Didinedzi and Koki - Zugdidi municipality join the international campaign 16 active Days against Violence. Within the framework of the international campaign, information meetings and workshops were held, with the discussion of the importance of raising women's awareness in terms of assisting victims of violence, the need to implement preventive measures, and access to state services. Many countries, including Georgia, are involved in the 16-day international campaign, which indicates that the issue is still relevant and the main mechanism for combating it is the unification of society against the problem.
Members of women's and youth groups from Kutaisi and Khoni actively joined the campaign of 16 Active Days against Gender-Based Violence. They expressed their attitude through various activities and once again unanimously said "No" to violence!
