The members of women and youth initiative group of the village Didinedzi - Zugdidi municipality held a meeting in a different format in connection with the International Day of Peace. Based on the peace strategy, an exhibition of paintings made by young people was held. Banners were prepared with messages on relevant topic. It was noted that similar initiatives contribute to the regulation of peace processes and the restoration of relations.

A working meeting with members of the project initiative group (IDP women and girls living in the building of the former Kutaisi Technical College and Clinical Hospital) was held in the office of the Fund “Sukhumi”.

The meeting participants spoke about the process of advocacy of problems, impact and changes, finished and unfinished work. They identified new problems that they plan to solve within the framework of the project.

The project is implemented with the support of  USAID local governance program

В Кутаисском Госуниверситете Акакия Церетели Женский фонд «Сухуми» организовал конференцию на тему: «Роль журналистов в искоренении гендерной дезинформации и этично-ответственном освещении вопросов гендерного насилия в отношении женщин». Целью конференции было повышение осведомленности студентов, особенно представителей факультета журналистики, по вопросам выявления гендерной дезинформации и этического освещения вопросов насилия в отношении женщин. Мероприятие способствовало привлечению молодежи, где внимание было сосредоточено на роли журналистов в создании ненасильственной и здоровой среды в обществе.

«Спасибо большое, что донесли до нас эту тему. Мне бы хотелось, чтобы такое мероприятие имело более широкую аудиторию и не только для студентов факультета журналистики, а чтобы об этих вопросах услышали все. Я надеюсь, что мое поколение сможет искоренить насилие в отношении женщин и добиться гендерного равенства в нашей стране», - выразил свое мнение один из студентов-участник конференции.

New members have appeared in Kobuleti women's mutual support group. During the first meeting, they talked about the needs and various problems of women. The group in Vani was also updated, and in Terjola, women who were able to change their lives as a result of the work of the mutual support group, gathered at the meeting.

In each group created in 10 municipalities, new members have appeared and, accordingly, there are new challenges. At the meetings, women discuss problems related to violence and try to solve them together.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

An information meeting in frames of the project "Organization of campaigns in society and social networks to form the importance of the CSOs work" was held in Tsalenjikha The meeting participants were familiarized with the guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs" (prepared and published by the European Women's Network - WAVE).

The publication shows the successful work of women's organizations. One example is the practice of the Women Fund "Sukhumi".

The participants were also informed about a fact that, according to the developed training module, different groups of society are familiarized with the successful experience of women's organizations.

The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights

"Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs" (published by the European Women's Network - WAVE).

- Information meetings on this issue were held in Tsalenjikha, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Vani and Zugdidi municipalities with different target groups.

Participants got acquainted with the best practices of women's organizations, including the Women Fund "Sukhumi", which envisages support and empowerment of women in the post-war period.

The meeting was held within the framework of the project "Organization of campaigns in society and social networks to form the importance of the CSOs work".

The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights

Two years ago Women against Violence Europe (WAVE) published a guide, "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs". (See the following): https://www.fsokhumi.ge/index.php/en/publications/gender-mainstreaming/item/13406-experiences-of-woman-s-ngos).

The publication is still relevant today, as it presents best practices, and one of the organizations is the Women Fund "Sukhumi". Our organization organized information meetings in municipalities in frames of the project "Organization of campaigns in society and social networks to form the importance of the CSOs work". The meeting was also held in Terjola, where the Fund “Sukhumi” has been working for many years.

The meeting participants were interested in learning about the successful experience of women's organizations, including the Fund “Sukhumi”, and noted that the organization is doing very important work for women and their families.

The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights

Khoni Women's Network implements two civil initiatives. The first initiative will solve the problem of 40 families living in house No. 10 of the IDP settlement, related to flooding of basements during rain.

The implementation of the second initiative will solve the problem of heavy rainfall for 40 families living in house No. 15.

It is difficult for residents of both houses to get out of the entrances during rain - the entrances are flooded, water flows into the basements.

The members of the women's network consulted with specialists. Their recommendation is to make a barrier for water from the side of the pedestrian path.

The members of the women's network have already purchased the necessary materials and equipment, and are now planning specific work.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

Within the framework of civil initiatives, the first stage – the procurement process has been completed!

Members of Kutaisi Women’s Network represent four settlements of the municipality.

IDPs living in the former music boarding school (58 Chavchavadze Street) purchased a lawn mower, an electric sprayer and a water pipe.

Residents of the cottage No 2 on Guram Gabeskiria Street also decided to buy a lawn mower and a water pipe, a pruner, a saw on batteries and other items.

In the third IDP settlement (21Sergo Zakariadze St), the initiative group purchased the necessary materials (cement, mesh, electrode, paints...) to install the gates and equip the entrance.

The group created in the fourth community (3 Leselidze St.) decided to solve the problem of the flooded basement – they purchased: a water pump, electric cable, oil, etc.

The implementation of civil initiatives will contribute to the safety of residents of four IDP communities.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

Members of Senaki women's network purchased six water pumps as part of the "support for civil initiatives". The pumps will serve 12 buildings and will make it easier for residents to pump water out of basements, if necessary.

As part of the second initiative, members of the group purchased five mowers. Their use will reduce the threat posed by weeds.

Women leaders, activists, and community residents were actively involved in the implementation of civil initiatives.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization