Two online information meetings were held with youth and women (August 26 – with youth group; August 29 – with women’s group). totally 40 participants attended the meetings.

The meeting participants were familiarized with the publication "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs", published by the WAVE network.

During the meetings, information was disseminated about the promising practices of women's organizations, which was presented in the guide, also about the strategies they used during the war and post-war period. The main emphasis was placed on the successful practice of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, which occupies an important place in the guide.

This innovation raised interest among the participants. They noted that the international recognition of the Fund “Sukhumi” is gratifying, since the organization carries out large-scale and useful work in society.

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

Majority of these journalists are familiar with the work of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” and have several times publicized its active work.

At the meeting, they were familiarized with the guide developed by the European network WAVE "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs".

The publication presents the successful practice of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” - this is recognition of our large-scale work at the international level. For journalists it was interesting to hear this information. They expressed a desire to more actively publicize the work, successes and achieved results of our organization.

The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for

Women's Human Rights

Terjola Women's Day Center successfully completed a course of cutting and sewing. The Mayor of the municipality, Manuchar Robakidze, and the deputy chairman of the City Council, David Gogberashvili, came to congratulate our talented beneficiaries. From the very beginning, they supported the good initiative of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” and helped to conduct training in a comfortable space.

The beneficiaries presented their works. They were awarded with certificates. There was gratitude and happiness. Along with the new profession, the beneficiaries found each other as friends and supporters. They have new wishes and goals.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

These beautiful photo collages reflect the final meetings.

September started with summarization of the results of a six-month training course at the Youth Empowerment Centers. Meetings were held with the youth of Terjola, Samtredia, Kobuleti, Khobi and Senaki municipalities. The meetings were attended by teachers, parents, representatives of educational resource centers, youth services and members of the Gender Equality Council.

Group leaders showed interesting presentations. The young people spoke about the work carried out during five months, the results, changes, impact and importance of the project.

Five more final meetings will be held in September. At the same time, new groups are being formed.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

An informational meeting was held with members of Zugdidi Women Initiative Group. During the meeting the participants discussed the situation regarding the advocacy of individual problems. The group leader familiarized the participants with the letters that were sent to the City Hall and read announced the received responses. The process is active, but there are issues that require additional effort. The meeting participants also received information about planned activities.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

In September, Members of Tskaltubo Women Initiative Group met again to identify and advocate their problems. During the meeting, successful cases were discussed and it was noted how important the theoretical knowledge acquired during the work is for practical activities.

During the meeting they talked about the main problems of the IDP settlement. New issues were identified: creation of a recreational area in the community, installation of speed bumps for traffic safety. An action plan for timely resolution of problems was outlined. A “one-stop shop” meeting was planned to be held in October for effective advocacy.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

The ordinary meeting was attended by members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group, as well as residents of the IDP settlement “cottages”.

According to the agenda, they discussed identified problems related to the arrangement of drainage canals, a sports ground, the problem of the roof in the settlement of Nikea Street, and the necessity to form a “homeowners’ association” in Choma settlement.

The group members decided to find a lobbyist to speed up the problem solution that concern people living in the IDP settlement of Kutaisi municipality.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

Psychologist Manana Gotsiridze met 17 members of 5 families who came to Georgia from Ukraine because of the war. Our organization assisted them not only with necessary products, but also with solution of their psychological problems. The psychologist started to work with trauma, with stress... According to the Ukrainians, such support is especially necessary for people who experienced the war, regardless of their age.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Independence Day of Ukraine in Tbilisi was celebrated with a march with participation of Ukrainians. The national anthem of Ukraine was played on the city streets, and the participants held a symbolic flag of 32 meters long in their hands, because Independent Ukraine is 32 years old.

The main day of Ukraine was also celebrated in Kutaisi. Our organization included Ukrainian beneficiaries in the action of solidarity organized by our fellow citizens. The event was held on the White Bridge.

For the second time Ukraine and Ukrainians living in different countries celebrate Independence Day in conditions of war with Russia expressing great love towards their country, with desire and hope to return home.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Local referral entities: members of the Gender Equality Council of the City Council, representatives of local government, police, social, educational and medical spheres, attended the round table discussion in the conference hall of Samtredia municipality.

During the meeting the participants talked about the problem of domestic violence, the importance victim assistance and cooperation with local structures.

The meeting participants were provided with information about the report “Assessment of Effectiveness of the Municipalities’ Preventive Measures to Combat Violence Against Women/Domestic Violence” based on the monitoring results of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”.

The invited lawyer made a presentation on the draft of referral document, focusing on ways of referencing and cooperation between agencies that will contribute to the prevention of violence.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)