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
Members of Kutaisi initiative group actively conduct information meetings in their community.
Now we speak about the settlement “cottages” - on Guram Gabiskiria Street, where housing and infrastructure problems were identified and advocacy began: they are already waiting for a response from the relevant departments regarding the arrangement of the road surface and water supply system.
These stages were carried out within the framework of our project. Therefore, they believe that teamwork brings better results and success.
Women living in the IDP settlement are well aware of forms of civic engagement and are trying to become more active in order to change their lives for the better.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
The members of Kutaisi Youth Club passed training on the topic "Mediation as a Ritual of Reconciliation". The participants received information about mediation, different types of mediation and the importance of mediation, performed practical exercises related to conflict management and mediation of process. USAID representative - Giorgi Khechinashvili attended the meeting. The leader of the club introduced the activities and results of the project "Youth for Peace" to the club members and the udience. The meeting was hosted by Public School No. 6 of Abkhazia named after Zhuli Shartava. Within the format of the exchange meeting, Kutaisi and Khoni Women Initiative Groups shared information and experience with each other, talked about the problems and needs advocated by them. According to the participants, such meetings provide a good opportunity for club members to get to know each other better.
A working meeting was held in the IDP settlement of Kutaisi (former cooperative college). Women members of the initiative groups, who passed the trainings, improve their knowledge and acquired new skills, now they conduct informational meetings in their community, speak about importance and necessity of unity, civil activity, team work.
Lack of drainage channels, water pooling in basements and damaged building facades - they identified this problem and began the advocacy process. They are collecting signatures to present to local government and ask for help.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
The members of Khoni youth club spoke about the activities carried out and to be carried out within the framework of the mini project. The meeting was hosted by Khoni public school N 3. The members of the first women initiative group of Khoni spoke about the problems solved within the project, cooperation with the local government, and the benefits and impact of the project in general. The representative of the USAID, Mr. Giorgi Khechinashvili, attended the meeting. Correctly selected problem, correctly conducted process, is a prerequisite for successful advocacy - the second women initiative group of Khoni discussed the process of developing an advocacy plan.
Tskaltubo youth groups implemented mini-projects on the theme of peace. All activities were aimed at popularizing peace issues and increasing the role of young people. The activities gave the participants an opportunity to get more information about Abkhazia and Georgian-Abkhazian relations. They discussed what they can do for peace, expressed their opinions in different ways and reminded the society of the priority of this topic. The women's group was also active. Members worked on an advocacy plan. The issues identified as a result of the research were selected as problems.
These photos describe a working meeting hwld on Ioseliani Street in Kutaisi. The Women Fund “Sukhumi” trained members of the initiative group in advocacy issues. Now they hold information meetings in their communities to raise civic responsibility.
Meeting participants talk about the importance of teamwork, the skills required to maintain common property, specific problems in the community and ways to solve them within the framework of civic responsibility.
Members of the initiative group identified problems and began advocacy. They are now sharing their experiences with others so that more people can become actors in local policy development.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
Tskaltubo youth groups implemented mini-projects on the theme of peace. All activities were aimed at popularizing peace issues and increasing the role of young people. The activities gave the participants an opportunity to get more information about Abkhazia and Georgian-Abkhazian relations. They discussed what they can do for peace, expressed their opinions in different ways and reminded the society of the priority of this topic. The women's group was also active. Members worked on an advocacy plan. The issues identified as a result of the research were selected as problems.
In May, interesting work was going on in all six courses (Georgian language, English, acting, photography and videography, polymer clay modeling, embroidery).
A new group of photo and video shoots was completed at the end of May. In May, a new modeling group started training. Children are very talented and have unusual vision, imagination, and skills. Maxim Belov, for example, creates incredible characters that he invents himself.
Participants in Georgian and English language courses are gradually improving their results. They read well, pronounce specific sounds, make sentences, and conduct dialogues.
In May, the psychologist also worked actively, according to plan. Conversations were held with children on the following topics: predicting feelings, managing emotions, empathy, etc. 9 group and 10 individual meetings were held.
The main thing that the project serves is a friendly atmosphere that can be felt in all courses. Children help each other, worry when someone is sick....
On May 26, all children participated in an event dedicated to the Day of Independence of Georgia. They presented their works made during the modeling and embroidery courses, as well as their drawings. And participants in acting art courses read poetry in Georgian.
The project is implemented with the support of the Czech organization PIN
