The Women's Fund “Sukhumi” opened basic cutting and sewing courses in Tsalenjikha.
The course began in February and will last two months.
Teacher Nana Kalandia allocated a place in her house and everything necessary for training has already been prepared - sewing machines, fabrics, threads...
The women make patterns, sew and work on designs with interest.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
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)
A meeting on the topic: "Kindergartens, family, community - social partnership for the well-being of children" was held in Kutaisi.
The participants heard information about the research "The main aspects of family and community participation in the educational process of preschool institutions", conducted by the Women Fund "Sukhumi".
The discussion emphasized the importance of exchanging information and coordination between structures working in the field of protecting children's rights and providing various social services.
"There are many problems, but by increasing the participation of all of us, parents and the community, we can overcome the obstacles that prevent the creation of a full, positive environment for children," emphasized the participants. The meeting was attended by parents, teachers, and children’s rights defenders, employees of special service centers, kindergarten managers, industry specialists, and experts.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A round table on the topic "Kindergartens, family, community - social partnership for the well-being of the child" organized by the Women Fund "Sukhumi", was held in Kutaisi, in the Center for Children's Rights,
The meeting was attended by parents, teachers, journalists, and childrens’ rights defenders, representatives of social services, kindergarten managers, specialists and experts of the region.
The participants were introduced to the research “Key aspects of family and community participation in the educational process of preschool institutions”, with the main conclusions that are identified in the direction of family and community participation in the educational process of preschool institutions.
The participants of the round table exchanged information on the positive impact of the family and community participation component, interesting practices and challenges they face in this area. According to their assessment, such meetings will contribute to increased coordination and cooperation, improving social partnership between parents and entities working in the field of children's rights.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
During the meetings of women's mutual support groups in Tskaltubo and Vani, services offered by municipal and non-governmental organizations were discussed. Samtredia group has been replenished with new members, so new cases have appeared. They need to be processed in a timely manner and each one needs to be resolved.
In Kobuleti, the group members outlined their problems and needs. Necessities were discussed in Terjola, Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Senaki and Khobi. The woman from Chokhatauri has a great desire to take courses of working with polymer clay, as this is one of the ways to find employment along with therapy. It is important for women that a psychologist from the Women Fund “Sukhumi” periodically works with them, helping them to solve their problems.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada
Ekaterine Gamakharia, Head of the Women's Fund "Sokhumi" Tbilisi Office, along with activist Vero Melua, discusses the challenges faced by internally displaced persons (IDPs) today on TV Formula's program "With the People."
"Many of the challenges that IDPs face remain unnoticed by society and have practically never been, or only rarely, part of the political and social agenda," said Ekaterine Gamakharia.
How does domestic violence affect women's lives? What barriers do they face, and what are the possible solutions?
This video is based on real stories and reflects women's experiences, challenges, and paths to empowerment. It is grounded in the research and support services of the Women's Fund "Sokhumi."
The five-month training course has been completed in all ten municipalities.
Ways of peaceful conflict resolution, relationships between children and parents – these topics were discussed by the trainers together with the youth.
The young people actively discussed the topics, openly expressed their opinions and shared their own examples with the audience. They noted that skills of peaceful conflict resolution are necessary in life. It is also important to have open relationships with parents.
The youth received information about the final meeting in March, and also learned details of the grant project announced by the Fund “Sukhumi” for the training participants.
Despite the difficult situation, the trainings were held without interruption.
In March, the trainers of the Fund “Sukhumi” will see the results of five months of work.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Women’s Fund “Sukhumi” has conducted a new study on the experience of cyber-attacks and online violence among school students, exploring its gender dimensions and impact. The research involved 192 students from ten municipalities in western Georgia, revealing that 25% had personally experienced online violence. TikTok and Facebook were the most common platforms for girls, while boys primarily encountered such incidents in online games. The most widespread forms of violence included offensive rumors, mocking comments about appearance, and sexual harassment, which was particularly prevalent among girls. Online violence has a serious psychological impact on students, leading to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Despite this, the study found that 30% of respondents do not seek any help, which may be linked to stigma and a lack of adequate support.
The research strongly emphasizes that preventing and addressing online violence requires a systemic approach, including strengthening education, increasing parental and educator involvement, and improving legal regulations to make the online environment safer for students.
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