At Tskaltubo mutual assistance group meeting, the survey results were discussed. The community completed 126 questionnaires.

The data collected reflects the most pressing needs of IDPs in four settlements (Kopitnari, the former Statistical Office building, 9 April Street, and Abkhazia Street).

The group members decided to hold meetings with the public to better identify priority issues and develop civic initiatives.

In the second part of the meeting, participants discussed the rules of application submission process for civic initiatives. They will strive to formulate ideas based on community needs in order to receive funding.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent," the Women's Information Center and Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.

During informational meetings, mobilizers of Women Support Center identified six new cases.

In all cases, the risk and probability of violence development is high. The mobilizers were actively involved in the process, using preventative measures.

Contact with a psychologist has a positive impact on the women. The women seek solutions. The mobilizers helped several beneficiaries find employment, and the risk of social conflicts in these families has been reduced.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

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- How the problem of domestic violence is identified, how women's needs are identified and advocated, and how cases are identified and managed – these issues were discussed by mobilizers of Women Support Centers at an online meeting.

Participants focused on challenges and problems. In their opinion, the process of identifying cases of violence has become more complex, but the need to continue working in this area is clear. Therefore, informing women and implementing preventive measures will be actively continued.

Participants also discussed technical issues, such as how to reflect monthly work, results, and challenges in the reports.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

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The "students" began their training with great interest.

At the request of activists of Senaki Women Support Center, a day center was opened. There are participants who have begun to study sewing and cutting.

The training is held in Senaki Community Educational Center (located in the IDP settlement – ​​the former military town of Senaki).

The basic course will last two months, after which the women will have new employment opportunities.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

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Women are working in a bright, sunny room, and at times they create real “miracles”...
Instructor Maka Jishkariani generously shares her knowledge, experience, and many secrets with them.
A new course on working with polymer clay has opened at the Kutaisi Day Center.
Interest, diligence, and enjoyment can be felt from the very first lessons. In two months, at the final meeting, the students will organize an exhibition of their works and say that they will apply the knowledge they have gained in practice...

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

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In an IDP settlement of Poti, women are uniting to identify and address community problems.

The aim of the meeting with members of mutual assistance group was to discuss the survey results. Five members of the group interviewed approximately 100 people from the community. The data obtained reflects the most pressing needs of IDPs. These needs were discussed at the meeting. Participants visited the locations where problems are most visible. They agreed to hold additional meetings with the population to jointly identify priority problems and develop civic initiatives for their solution.

Participants also learned the rules for filling out applications for civic initiatives, which will help them to formulate ideas based on community needs.

The work of Poti mutual assistance group clearly demonstrates unity, responsibility, and a desire for change. The women demonstrate that community well-being is possible through joint efforts.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent", the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.

Kutaisi women's mutual assistance group - "Women’s Voice" met again. This time, they discussed the survey.

Kutaisi is one of the municipalities where the Women Fund “Sukhumi” conducted a survey on the needs of IDPs, focusing on infrastructure, public spaces, and access to services.

103 respondents (69 women and 34 men) participated in the survey.

Members of the women's mutual assistance group will present the results of the IDP survey.

The main goal of the survey is to identify needs in the community and then fund initiatives to address critical issues.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent", the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.

Members of Senaki mutual assistance group actively participated in a survey conducted in the IDP settlement, which included 129 people.

One of the main topics at the meeting with group members was the discussion of the survey results. The research identified actual issues in the IDP community. Support for civil initiatives to address these issues is planned. Participants received information on how to formulate a problem, define goals and objectives, and present it as a civil initiative.

The project is being implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent," the Women's Information Center, and Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.

Behind women’s migration lie real experiences – poverty, bank debts, domestic violence, and unpaid labor.

A new study by the Fund “Sukhumi,” conducted in 11 municipalities of Western Georgia, shows that:

• 67% of surveyed women have thought about leaving the country at least once;
• 30% are already actively considering migration.

These figures are not just statistics. They reflect the difficult choices women are facing.

See the full study here: https://fsokhumi.ge/index.php/en/publications/gender-based-violence/item/15771-why-do-women-leave 

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

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"The topics are very relevant and will definitely be useful in life."

"In our age, it's necessary to talk about these topics."

"I observe conflicts and try to resolve them."

The six-month training course has concluded, and these are the feedbacks of participants.

The final meetings were successful in all ten municipalities. Pre-selected presenters spoke with the participants. Young people spoke frankly about the conflict and violence training, the importance of the course for adolescents, its impact, and the changes it has made.

The leaders worked hard on their presentations, and despite the difficulties, the meetings were well-organized.

New groups were also successfully formed. New training course will begin in October.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)