Since February, a group of para-specialists has started working in 10 municipalities of Western Georgia. These are: Vani, Terjola, Samtredia, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Khobi, Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Chokhatauri. The group members passed relevant training and are applying the information they have received in practice.
Para-specialists hold individual meetings in communities, study women's needs and provide information on women's economic empowerment programs and various services.
At the same time, group members provide consultations on identified cases and give them the right direction.
The work of para-specialists is aimed at preventing cases of domestic violence, informing and empowering women.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Familiarization with the results of the research conducted by the Fund "Sukhumi" was held in Kutaisi, in the office of the "Generation of Books". Parents, specialists, experts, psychologists, journalists, heads of private and public kindergartens who participated in the meeting exchanged information and emphasized actual issues:
- What is the level of family and community involvement in processes taking place in preschool institutions according to the quality standard?
- What hinders equal participation of both parents. Why is it not possible to increase the level of fathers' involvement and what incentive initiatives do preschools use to solve this problem?
- How balanced is the equal participation of parents of children with disabilities/special needs in the upbringing process?
- How high is the level of cooperation and coordination with service providers and child protection departments?
During the discussion, participants heard about the challenges as well as successful practices and confirmed that in response to the research findings, it is necessary to strengthen the involvement of the family and community, as defined by the quality standard, which will primarily increase the benefits for the child and positively balance the child-oriented environment.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Informing women about services and programs to help victims of domestic violence is still relevant: during the month, 150 people received the necessary information at Women Support Centers and distributed it in different communities. Thus, the participants of the meetings contribute to the prevention of violence.
As a result of monitoring, 10 families under the risk were identified. Active cooperation with these families is underway. Four of them became users of the services of the Women Fund "Sukhumi". The psychologist continues to work with them, and the other cases are referred as needed.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Women and girls make beautiful handicrafts. In early February, they began studying at the Day Rehabilitation Center of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" - they touched polymer clay for the first time, but already know a lot and love working with it.
Maka Jishkariani shares her knowledge and experience with new students and is happy with their diligence.
Everyone knows that these are not just classes, but real therapy. This process reveal the women's creative abilities and hobbies. After training, they can start a small business, realize their ideas and dreams.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
- What is the quality standard of family and community involvement in the processes taking place in preschool institutions? How high is the gender impact? What prevents the equal inclusion of both parents? What problems hinder the creation of a full-fledged environment? - Information exchange on these issues was held at a meeting in kindergarten #17 in Kutaisi, which was attended by representatives of public and private kindergartens, psychologists, children's rights specialists and parents.
- Low involvement of immigrant parents, lack of communication with fathers and their inclusion, unequal participation of parents of children with disabilities/special needs in the upbringing process, weak coordination with service providers and actors working in the field of children's rights - these and other issues were emphasized by the participants of the meeting. Along with the results of the research, the speakers discussed the resources and opportunities that can be used to address the identified challenges.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Another information exchange meeting on the findings and recommendations reflected in the research on assessing the gender impact of the family and community participation component of the “Preschool Education Quality Standard” was held in kindergarten #7 in Kutaisi.
Preschool administrators, teachers, educators, methodologists, special education teachers and parents actively discussed the challenges that hinder family and community participation in the educational process.
Participants confirmed the importance of implementing positive practices that ensure the full participation of both parents. In their opinion, a variety of activities, increased staff competence, and partnerships with service providers will improve the quality of interaction between the family and the community with children's institutions, which will contribute to the creation of a full-fledged child-oriented environment.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Forum Theatre can hold performances anywhere - in a hall, on the street...
One February meeting was held in Vani, another - in Kutaisi Park.
Young actors presented actual problems. At public school of Vani Forum Theatre held performance for the first time, and made a huge impression on the audience - with the form of expression and the actors' performance. Some of those gathered joined the performance, and others expressed their opinions on the issues during the discussion.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The awarding of the competition participants began at the end of January and ended in February.
The competition was held at the end of last year and was coincided with the International Campaign of "16 Active Days against Gender- based Violence". The competition was attended by members of youth clubs who had completed a 6-month training course on the topic "Conflict Management and Violence Prevention".
About 30 essays, drawings and videos were submitted to the competition.
The Women Fund “Sukhumi” encouraged all participants. The trainers Lela Shengelia and Anzhela Chikhladze personally met with the participants in Senaki, Tskaltubo, Kobuleti, Zugdidi and Samtredia municipalities and presented them with gifts and certificates of appreciation. Participation in the competition gave young people even more motivation to actively participate in the work of youth clubs.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
An online meeting was held with members of Zugdidi women initiative group. The group members assessed the results achieved within the framework of the project, analyzed the existing challenges and outlined plans for the future. During the meeting, the participants noted that the project helped them become more active and self-confident, develop social skills and implement civic initiatives.
They spoke about advocacy that allowed local women to better identify their needs and actively work to solve them. According to the group members, such projects are necessary for the social integration of women and achieving greater authority in society.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
