IDP Women and girls, members of the initiative group, attended a working meeting at Kutaisi IDP community center. They are informed about advocacy issues and will try to use their competence in practice to solve the problems of settlement.

The women noted: “The experience gained will help us to conduct successful advocacy with the relevant departments.”

“When I see a problem, I immediately begin to respond, prepare a letter, collect signatures and photographs, because I know that evidence will lead to success.”

“We have a letter with evidence, we will begin the advocacy process in a structured manner. Your support gives us more motivation. We hope you will help us when we face difficulties!”

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

Along with various courses (Georgian language, English, acting, photography and videography, polymer clay modeling, embroidery), impressive events are organized for Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian children.

May 2, Day of Kutaisi - “Gviriloba” was celebrated with a master class on preparing “khachapuri” at the Hotel “Argo”. It was a real celebration of taste and skill, where everyone felt like a member of a large Georgian family.

Sensory games were organized for little participants. The culmination of the event was tasting “khachapuri” prepared by the participants.

On May 17, the children visited the TV “Rioni” and Radio. They looked behind the scenes of television work. They learned what stages a program goes through from idea to broadcast and what technologies are used. The children were especially impressed by the tour of the 105.5 FM radio station. They got acquainted with the work of radio presenters, how radio content is created, and how a live broadcast is created.

These were unforgettable days for the participants.

The project is implemented with the support of the Czech organization PIN

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

The members of Khoni Youth Club started the implementation of the project "Salon Conversations", which was financed within the framework of the USAID grant competition. The meeting with the members of the club was held in the third public school of Khoni. Young people worked on the details of the project. Planned activities were discussed, deadlines for their implementation were determined and responsibilities were distributed.

The representatives of the first group once again reviewed the conclusions and recommendations of the " Assessment of the Human Security Quality" and selected problems for advocacy. They plan to solve them in cooperation with the local authorities. 

Training was conducted with the second group. The participants got acquainted with the state services for the victims of violence and received answers to the questions from a competent person.

  Tskaltubo youth group actively works in the area of peace. Mini-projects implemented by young people are quite diverse. Information meetings, quizzes, exhibition of paintings, conferences, meetings are part of project activities. The whole group is involved in the implementation of the project, the projects will be implemented until June 15, and their goal is to introduce a culture of peace in the society.

  The women's group of Tskaltubo works on the recommendations identified as a result of the research. Members discussed several issues. They will work on the advocacy plan from the next month.

  Another meeting was held with the members of the women initiative group of the village Pakhulani - Tsalenjikha municipality. The participants talked about the problems identified as a result of the conducted research. According to them, unemployment, low wages, and unstable environment remain the challenges.

The members of the group noted that increasing awareness about state programs, revealing the needs of citizens, availability of consulting services is an important factor in the process of problem solution.

They discussed the high rate of migration and the accompanying social results. They talked about the deteriorating psycho-emotional background of adolescents. At the end of the meeting, a list of issues was made, which will be advocated in the near future.

Members of Senaki youth group work on a mini-project in the direction of peace. The project aims to popularize the issue of peace. Training was held with the members of the same group on the topic: "Media literacy and disinformation". The acquired knowledge will help the participants to distinguish true and false information. The members of Senaki women's group analyzed the recommendations highlighted as a result of the research and talked about the problems that they will try to advocate in the coming months.

 The members of the youth initiative group of the village Koki - Zugdidi municipality held a meeting where they evaluated the activities carried out within the framework of the mini-project. The goal of the project is to promote peace through the involvement of young people, raise awareness and their active participation in the process of regulating Georgian-Abkhazian relations. In this regard, the initiative group has planned a lot of interesting activities.

Another meeting was held with the women initiative group. The conversation concerned the challenges that were highlighted in the process of the research: "Evaluation of the quality of human security of the population". During the meeting, it was noted that the awareness of the population about state services will significantly increase the activity of citizens, which is the most important for their economic empowerment. Priority issues were named, that will be permanently advocated by the women initiative group.

Members of the youth group of the village Koki - Zugdidi municipality work on a new project - "We will find a way to each other's hearts!"  

The goal of the project is to support peace through art and youth activities, to raise civic awareness among young people and to actively involve them in the establishment of Georgian-Abkhazian relations.    The members of the group spoke to the schoolchildren about the project activities, announced an essay and drawing competition.

     The members of the youth initiative group of the village Didinedze - Zugdidi municipality worked on the project: "Hello Abkhazia!". During the meeting, they discussed the activities planned within the project and distributed the responsibilities.    

    The members of the women initiative group started working on the advocacy of the issues identified as a result of the research. It was noted that unemployment, inflation, high prices for food products and medicines, as well as migration and credit loans in the bank, remain a challenge for the local population.