The first meeting of the mutual assistance group was held in Tskaltubo. The group was created within the framework of the project "Women Act for Peace and Strengthening the Local Community".
The meeting participants got acquainted with the activities and goals of the project, talked about the responsibilities and importance of the involvement of each member of the group.
The project activities will empower the women members of the group, their communities and will contribute to the implementation of the "Women, Peace and Security" agenda at the local level.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
A mutual assistance group was created in Senaki, which included activists, women leaders and young people. The main responsibilities and duties of the group members were defined.
At the first information meeting, the participants were provided with information about the main goals, objectives and activities of the project "Women Act for Peace and Empowerment of Local Community".
The group participants will undergo a series of trainings that will increase their competence and professionalism.
The project will provide the participants with the opportunity to work on the needs of IDP communities. All activities are aimed at solving community problems and improving the socio-economic situation in IDP communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The first meeting of the project "Women Act for Peace and Strengthening the Local Community" was held in Poti. The mutual assistance group was officially formed. The meeting was attended by IDP women and girls, who will become the main beneficiaries and participants of the project in the future.
They received detailed information about the goals and objectives of the project, as well as the activities planned for the coming months. Particular attention was paid to the opportunities that the project offers to the group members: a series of trainings to develop their competencies and professional skills.
The main roles, duties and responsibilities of the group members have been defined, which will facilitate an organized and result-oriented work process. The participants will identify problems in the IDP communities; define priority issues and work to solve them through community initiatives.
In addition, the project aims to support and strengthen the capacity of the "Network of Women and Youth Peace Ambassadors".
Poti is a new municipal area of the project. This gives even more importance to increasing motivation and facilitating the creation of new spaces for dialogue and cooperation.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Kutaisi has actively joined the project "Women Act for Peace and Strengthening of Local Communities". A mutual assistance group was created and the first information meeting was held.
The meeting participants were introduced to the goals, objectives and planned activities of the project. They also learned about the duties and responsibilities of the group members. It is important for them that the project work will contribute to solving problems and improving the socio-economic situation in the IDP communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Training on the topic: "Social work in communities, prevention and response to domestic violence - assessment and analysis of work" was held in the office of our organization.
The training was attended by mobilizers and Para-specialists of Women Support Centers from ten target municipalities of Western Georgia.
The participants shared successful social work practices, assessed the results of social work in Women Support Centers, and discussed challenges, conclusions and response mechanisms.
Based on the training program, through interactive involvement, they determined the effectiveness of using women support services.
The trainer gave them the necessary advices - how to increase the use of existing services by beneficiaries, and what additional skills are needed to strengthen social work.
In the format of group work, together with a psychologist, they created a psychosocial portrait of a person (beneficiary); discussed the need for empathy and a sensitive approach when communicating with women at risk of violence.
At the end of the training, the participants noted:
"The training is a good opportunity to share information. There are many women around us who need support. We will be able to cooperate with them and change their condition by strengthening social work."
"The information I received is new skill for me, the use of which will help identify women at risk".
"I listened to representatives of different municipalities and the situation is almost the same everywhere - social work is necessary to prevent violence. We know a lot, we have learned a lot today, and we need to use all this in practice to empower women."
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The mutual assistance group gathered at an information meeting in Khoni. The participants received information about the project, its goals and objectives, as well as planned activities.
The mutual assistance group brought together active women and young people who will work in their communities to identify priority problems and solve them.
The project includes trainings for group members, which will help them acquire new knowledge and skills.
The current project also envisages the expansion, strengthening and support of the "Network of Women and Youth - Peace Ambassadors".
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The Women's Congress of Georgia was founded in March. The idea came after the participation of the Women's Information Center in the Polish Women's Congress in 2024. The goal of the Congress is to strengthen the role of women in building democracy, promote their active participation and achieve gender equality.
The congress was attended by women from different fields and generations who are interested in actual issues: violence prevention, the fight against the anti-gender movement, promoting women's political participation, economic empowerment of women, gender policy, the implementation of the "Women, Peace and Security" agenda, etc. The congress in Georgia is supported by local and international partners. The Women's Congress was attended by women who actively cooperate with our organization.
The project is implemented with the support of the UN Women organization
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
Kutaisi Women Initiative Group held an online meeting to assess the results achieved within the project, analyze of existing challenges and plans for the future. The women who participated in the meeting noted that within the project they became more active, were able to develop social skills, engage in civic activities, and implement community initiatives.
Participants emphasized the important role of advocacy in solving local problems.
Four IDP settlements participated in the project, and community members received significant benefits. Members of the initiative group emphasized the importance of such projects for the empowerment of women and improvement of social integration.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
