After the war in Abkhazia, they moved to the village, she graduated from school and became a student of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Sukhumi branch on the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics.
She started working as a computer technology teacher at the school and at the same time at the non-governmental organization "GEA XXI".
Her first project was approved by the “Global Fund for Women”. The aim of the project was to help IDP women from Abkhazia, residing across the river.
It was followed by the competition announced by the Danish Council to support the financial empowerment of the vulnerable population and one more victory. Prefabricated machines for the production of metal-plastic doors and windows, which were purchased in frames of the project, are still one of sources of income for the family, under the constant monitoring and updating.
She gained great experience with the joint project of the Ministry of Refugees and Accommodation and the Ministry of Agriculture. The project envisaged the development of honey production and the promotion of small entrepreneurship.
At the same time, Maia Kardava's family cares for 350 roots of Italian walnut and lives with the real life of the village.
The ordinary meeting in Baghdati was held as part of the cycle of information meetings planned by the monitoring and advocacy group. It was attended by representatives of local government, teachers and kindergarten educators. The organizer of the meeting is Bagdati Women Support Center.
In order to assess the problem of combating violence against women / domestic violence and assist the victims, the participants were provided with information about a research that was conducted in Bagdati municipality and related to the promotion of women's employment: what childcare services exist, what needs to be improved for women's economic independence. As noted, the research concretely showed the real barriers for women from vulnerable groups.
Participants also learned about the importance of correcting the rapist’s behavior at an early stage and about existing best practices. It was noted that a strategy needs to be developed as it takes time to receive effective results.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
"Citizen participation in local governance" - this topic was discussed with the members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group.
Legal acts, principles of self-government financing according to the European Charter, self-governmental unit and its powers. These and many other issues were explained by lawyer Tamuna Fachulia (Tamar Pachulia).
The participants got acquainted with the work of the website of the Digital Resource Center of the services for Victims of Violence (https://sosfsokhumi.ge/).
One of the participants of the Women Club - Natia Jimsheleishvili talked about her success story, the way she passed - how she achieved success.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
The monitoring and advocacy group of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, in cooperation with the Women Support Center, held an information meeting on violence in the hall of the main library of Tsalenjikha The meeting was attended by the officials of Tsalenjikha municipality: deputy Mayor, chairman of the City Council, deputy chairman, employees of the City Hall and City Council, representatives of the society.
The participants of the meeting were provided with information about a research carried out in Tsalenjikha municipality, which concerned the prevention of violence against women/domestic violence and an effective response in terms of facilitating the employment of women - childcare. They also received information about the importance of correcting the rapist’s behavior at an early stage and about existing best practices.
The meeting was held in the mode of questions and answers. The participants spoke about the need to strengthen coordinated work to prevent violence in the municipality.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
During an online meeting with members of Senaki IDP Women Initiative Group, the participants evaluated the trainings that were held in April and talked about the significance of the information received:
“I do not have the opportunity to attend such thematic trainings, so this is a good chance for me to be more informed.”
“The cycle of trainings will help us to be more active and practically get involved in advocacy of problems.”
At the end of the meeting, participants were provided with information about new training topics. According to them, after completing the trainings, they will be even more motivated to be actively involved in solving local problems.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Nona Esebua is the representative of the Mayor of Zugdidi municipality in Tsatskhvi administrative unit. Women representatives of the mayors have an important role at the local level, especially in identifying and supporting the needs of women citizens.
Women's Fund "Sukhumi" continues the campaign to break down gender stereotypes - to provide equality, tolerance, and a non-abusive environment in our society.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
We present a mini social film prepared by the Women's Fund "Sukhumi" Tbilisi Office, which is based on our monitoring report - “Importance of Behavior Change Programs of the Perpetrator at an Early Stage and Existing Best Practices”.
Monitoring Report is available here
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Bela Shatirishvili is the representative of the Mayor of Chokhatauri municipality in Shua Amaghleba administrative unit. Women representatives of the mayors have an important role at the local level, especially in identifying and supporting the needs of women citizens.
Women's Fund "Sukhumi" continues the campaign to break down gender stereotypes - to provide equality, tolerance, and a non-abusive environment in our society.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In the beginning of May, three training sessions were held on actual issues: problems of tolerance among young people and ways to manage conflicts. Interesting trainings with discussions and role--games were held in Senaki and Zugdidi Youth Empowerment Centers. Online, but active work was carried out with the youth group of Vani municipality.
All meetings were attended by 65 participants. For them, this is a space for communicating with successful peers, getting acquainted with important information, discovering new opportunities, so they look forward to the next meetings.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
We lived and developed quite well We communicated, laughed, studied, rejoiced, adored our city and our country! It was before coming of the "Russian Peace"...
February 24 forever turned our lives upside down and broke all plans. Despite the fact that our region is Russian-speaking, we have never asked anyone to free us or save us!
Since February 25, the entire region of Melitopol has been under occupation. Life in the occupation is ... not life, it is survival.
Now some words about the vulnerable segments of the population, especially in villages and suburbs... People have not had pensions for several months, food supplies were running out, medicines are also running out, there have been no social and preferential payments for the third month already...