An informational meeting on the issues of advocacy and civic engagement was held in Kutaisi, 21 Nikea Street.

Marika Papava, a member of the initiative group who has completed training at the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, tries to discuss problems in her community and use all levers to solve them.

The main problems in the IDP community are: a malfunctioning drainage system, a flooded basement, and a damaged facade.

The initiative group has prepared a letter that will be sent to the relevant departments. After the response, it is necessary to solve the problems that threaten the health of the population.

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

In the framework of the project “IDP Women and Girls – Participants of the Needs Based Local Policy Development of in Kutaisi”, information meetings on forms of civic engagement in IDP communities continue.

Project participant Ekaterine Silagadze shared the gained knowledge with IDPs living in a house on 21 Zakariadze Street.

The main problem of the settlement is the damaged façade. The need to install benches was also emphasized. In order to solve the problems, the initiative group will prepare a letter and contact the relevant local government services for response.

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

An informational meeting with IDP women and girls was held in the library of the educational center of Khoni community. The participants were provided with information about the guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs".  (Publisher - European Women's Network against Violence - WAVE).

The guidebook shows the successful practice of women's organizations during the war and in the post-war period. Particular attention was paid to the practice of the Women Fund "Sukhumi".

The participants of the meeting were familiarized with the training module on this topic, within the framework of which trainings are held and the society is informed about the best practices and strategies of women's organizations.

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

Five municipalities: Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Zugdidi and Senaki participate in the project “Network of Women and Young Women Peace Ambassadors”. Civil initiatives were discussed in these municipalities and 12 applications were submitted within the framework of the project.

A discussion of civil initiatives was held in the office of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. The commission selected the initiatives that will be financed within the framework of the project. At the next stage, women's civil initiative groups will begin implementing their initiatives in all five municipalities.

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women organization

Psychologist Ekaterine Kvachakidze talks about the work carried out in August:

I held group and individual meetings in Women Support Centers of Koki (Zugdidi Municipality), Tskaltubo, Khobi, Vani and Terjola. The topic of the meeting was again summer, because during hot days the mind is focused on rest.

The women talked about the problems that prevent them from relaxing with their family members. For the others, this has become an incredible luxury. Most of them, instead of relaxing, worked with children on nut plantations. During the conversation, the children mentioned that they were looking forward to the nut-picking season to earn money.

The women already think about September, the beginning of school, which is associated with buying clothes for children and school supplies. This is what summer holidays are like for rural women.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

A two-month full basic course in nail care has been completed at the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. The participants were awarded certificates. The main goal of the training is a real prospect of economic empowerment for women by mastering a new profession.

Despite the fact that the Day Rehabilitation Center has experience in such training, the master class of the Ukrainian trainer was still the best exception. The graduates noted:

"I have studied nail care methods before, but nothing compares to the quality that I saw from you."

"The international teacher certificate determined that we learned a new profession at the scientific level."

"Thanks to Women Fund - you are the best!"

The Democracy Research Institute (DRI) held a discussion on "Life Beyond Enguri: The State of Human Rights Protection in Gali." In her speech, the representative of the Women’s Fund "Sukhumi" Tbilisi office informed participants about the level of human security of the conflict-affected populations on both sides of the dividing line, based on the organization’s recent research findings. She also discussed the potential impact of the "Foreign Agents Law" on the legal status of these populations.

The discussion also addressed issues related to the rights to movement and education for Gali residents, as well as problems faced by the displaced women.

Women Fund Sukhumi's Tbilisi office representative, Ekaterine Gamakharia, was selected to participate in the Regional Training of Trainers on the Women, Peace, and Security and Humanitarian Action (WPS-HA) Compact in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 5-6. This event, organized by the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) and the OSCE WIN Project, brought together women peacebuilders and mediators from Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the South Caucasus.

On June 5, Ekaterine took part in a subregional meeting for South Caucasus women peacebuilders, where she engaged with OSCE and GNWP representatives to discuss the current situation in Georgia. She focused on the challenges posed by the "Foreign Agent Law" and its impact on women's participation, particularly for women peacebuilders. On June 6, during the hybrid event "Advancing Women’s Leadership in Women, Peace, and Security and Humanitarian Action: Assessing Progress and Charting the Way Forward," Ekaterine addressed regional progress and future strategies to ensure effective women's participation and leadership. The forum was attended by officials from the OSCE, UN Women, and the European Union.

Head of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" Tbilisi office, Ekaterine Gamakharia, participated in the 2024 Open Day for Regional Women, Peace and Security Dialogue, held on 5-6 September in Chisinau, Moldova, where she moderated a panel discussion on "Leveraging Women’s and Youth Agency for Social Cohesion and Recovery." The discussion focused on key barriers that women and youth faced in social cohesion and recovery efforts across Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Moldova, as well as strategies to measure progress towards sustainable peace and reconstruction.

The event provided a vital platform for women peace activists to address challenges, share solutions, and strengthen the implementation of the WPS agenda across the region. It aimed to generate key actions and messages to enhance cooperation with the UN and other international partners.

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