In order to solve the problems of the IDP community in Senaki, within the framework of supporting the "Civil Initiatives", six water pumps were given to residents. The pumps will serve 12 buildings, facilitate the process of pumping water from basements and reduce the risks affecting the safety and health of people.
The second initiative was supported in response to the urgent problem of the threat posed by weeds. Within the framework of the project, five electric mowers were given to the population, designed for 12 residential houses.
Leaders of women's groups, activists and residents of the community actively joined in the process of implementing civil initiatives.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Training with the members of the women initiative group on the topic "Digital security in the context of violence against women" was held In Senaki. Participants heard information about what types of cyber threats exist and how they are used against women. They learned how to protect personal data. During the meeting, the members of the youth initiative group celebrated the international day of girls and women living in rural areas, the members of the club focused on the rights of women and girls.
Khoni Women's Network implements two civil initiatives. The first initiative will solve the problem of 40 families living in house No. 10 of the IDP settlement, related to flooding of basements during rain.
The implementation of the second initiative will solve the problem of heavy rainfall for 40 families living in house No. 15.
It is difficult for residents of both houses to get out of the entrances during rain - the entrances are flooded, water flows into the basements.
The members of the women's network consulted with specialists. Their recommendation is to make a barrier for water from the side of the pedestrian path.
The members of the women's network have already purchased the necessary materials and equipment, and are now planning specific work.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Stray dogs, the need for street lighting, a pedestrian path, a sidewalk, and restraining barriers - these problems were discussed by women living in different residential houses buildings on 53 Shervashidze Street, Kutaisi.
A member of the initiative group, Rimma Kalandia, who has attended training on advocacy issues, has met with women from the IDP settlement for the third time, she shares her knowledge and experience and calls for increased civic responsibility.
- Yes, we are often disappointed, but despite this, we must actively engage in advocacy for the community problems and seek their solution, - noted the meeting participants.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
A meeting of the general network of IDP women and girls was held online with participation of the women initiative groups of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Zugdidi and Senaki municipalities.
The meeting summarized the results of the current work within the framework of "Civil Initiatives". It was noted that the process of purchasing inventory envisaged by the project has been completed in the IDP communities. Members of the initiative group are ready to implement civil initiatives. Activities for the next month have already been planned.
The project is implemented with the support of the UN Women organization
"Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs" (published by the European Women's Network - WAVE).
- Information meetings on this issue were held in Tsalenjikha, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Vani and Zugdidi municipalities with different target groups.
Participants got acquainted with the best practices of women's organizations, including the Women Fund "Sukhumi", which envisages support and empowerment of women in the post-war period.
The meeting was held within the framework of the project "Organization of campaigns in society and social networks to form the importance of the CSOs work".
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
Two years ago Women against Violence Europe (WAVE) published a guide, "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs". (See the following): https://www.fsokhumi.ge/index.php/en/publications/gender-mainstreaming/item/13406-experiences-of-woman-s-ngos).
The publication is still relevant today, as it presents best practices, and one of the organizations is the Women Fund "Sukhumi". Our organization organized information meetings in municipalities in frames of the project "Organization of campaigns in society and social networks to form the importance of the CSOs work". The meeting was also held in Terjola, where the Fund “Sukhumi” has been working for many years.
The meeting participants were interested in learning about the successful experience of women's organizations, including the Fund “Sukhumi”, and noted that the organization is doing very important work for women and their families.
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
Members of Senaki women's network purchased six water pumps as part of the "support for civil initiatives". The pumps will serve 12 buildings and will make it easier for residents to pump water out of basements, if necessary.
As part of the second initiative, members of the group purchased five mowers. Their use will reduce the threat posed by weeds.
Women leaders, activists, and community residents were actively involved in the implementation of civil initiatives.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
A round table with women was held in Terjola. A lawyer of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” spoke about identifying victims of violence against women and/or domestic violence, national referral procedures for their protection, assistance and rehabilitation, as well as the services of our organization.
The participants focused on early marriages, the rights and responsibilities of minors, and the role of society. They received information about the importance of non-governmental organizations and especially noted the positive influence of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
