In the framework of the project “IDP Women and Girls – Participants of the Needs Based Local Policy Development of in Kutaisi”, information meetings on forms of civic engagement in IDP communities continue.
Project participant Ekaterine Silagadze shared the gained knowledge with IDPs living in a house on 21 Zakariadze Street.
The main problem of the settlement is the damaged façade. The need to install benches was also emphasized. In order to solve the problems, the initiative group will prepare a letter and contact the relevant local government services for response.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
Psychologist Ekaterine Kvachakidze talks about the work carried out in August:
I held group and individual meetings in Women Support Centers of Koki (Zugdidi Municipality), Tskaltubo, Khobi, Vani and Terjola. The topic of the meeting was again summer, because during hot days the mind is focused on rest.
The women talked about the problems that prevent them from relaxing with their family members. For the others, this has become an incredible luxury. Most of them, instead of relaxing, worked with children on nut plantations. During the conversation, the children mentioned that they were looking forward to the nut-picking season to earn money.
The women already think about September, the beginning of school, which is associated with buying clothes for children and school supplies. This is what summer holidays are like for rural women.
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 Khoni Women's Network. The participants discussed the selected priority issues for which financial support is provided within the framework of the project. The network participants got acquainted with the documents on financing civil initiatives and the deadlines for submitting project proposals. Particular attention was paid to the application form.
It was noted that solving the problems within the framework of the civil initiatives competition will contribute to the creation of a safe environment for IDPs living in two residential buildings of Khoni community.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
A meeting of the women's working group was held in Senaki. The members of the group discussed initiatives that are planned to be implemented starting next month. Their initiatives will help alleviate problems that affect the safety of women living in the community.
Flooded basements, dampness, smells, reptiles, and health danger caused by weeds, create serious problems for families living in the Senaki IDP settlement.
The members of the group have the opportunity to implement civil initiatives - to buy water pumps, electric scythes and thus solve urgent problems identified in different communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Informing citizens about services of victim assistance, identification and solution of problems - the Women Support Centers actively work in this direction.
- Information about services of victim assistance will allow women to make the right decision and use existing services - this is the opinion of participants of the information meetings.
During a month, more than 150 women took part in the meetings. More than 10 crisis families were identified. A psychologist and a lawyer continue to work with them.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In August, as planned, the Forum Theatre held meetings with the audience. One meeting was held in the small hall of Kutaisi Lado Meskhishvili State Drama Theater and the other - in the central parks of the city.
The audience noted that the performances are interesting, and topical issues are shown in a good format. However, they rarely participate in discussions.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
An informational meeting on the issues of advocacy and civic engagement was held in Kutaisi, 21 Nikea Street.
Marika Papava, a member of the initiative group who has completed training at the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, tries to discuss problems in her community and use all levers to solve them.
The main problems in the IDP community are: a malfunctioning drainage system, a flooded basement, and a damaged facade.
The initiative group has prepared a letter that will be sent to the relevant departments. After the response, it is necessary to solve the problems that threaten the health of the population.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
A two-month full basic course in nail care has been completed at the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. The participants were awarded certificates. The main goal of the training is a real prospect of economic empowerment for women by mastering a new profession.
Despite the fact that the Day Rehabilitation Center has experience in such training, the master class of the Ukrainian trainer was still the best exception. The graduates noted:
"I have studied nail care methods before, but nothing compares to the quality that I saw from you."
"The international teacher certificate determined that we learned a new profession at the scientific level."
"Thanks to Women Fund - you are the best!"
Tskaltubo Women Initiative Group unites representatives of three IDP communities and, accordingly, three priority problems have been selected that will receive financial support within the framework of the project "Network of Women and Young Women Peace Ambassadors".
At the ordinary meeting of the group, problems and civil initiatives were discussed. The implementation of civil initiatives will contribute to the safety of people living in IDP communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
