During an information meeting held with members of the initiative group of the former music boarding school, participants talked about the changes that the advocacy process brings and what is needed to achieve good results.
They also discussed further plans and problems that the IDP settlement is facing at this stage - it is necessary to equip the sports ground with a drainage system so that the water does not rise. The conversation also touched on the issues of rehabilitation of the park and children's attractions, installation of benches.
The women initiative group asked the chairman of Kutaisi City Council to solve the problem and is waiting for a decision from the local government in the near future.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
Civil initiative envisaged by the project was implemented In the IDP settlement of Kutaisi. Residents of cottage-2 on Guram Gabeskiria Street received an electric mower, pruning shears and a saw on elements, a cart, a pipe and insulating tape.
Residents of the village implemented the initiative with their own resources. The use of purchased materials will contribute to the creation of a safe environment
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The work envisaged by the project has been completed in the IDP settlement of Khoni.
Two problems were solved: due to a faulty drainage system, rainwater accumulated near houses #10 and #15. Residents cut canals that changed the direction of the water. During heavy rains, water got into the basement and flooded, which created a threat to people's health. There were many reptiles and rodents. There was a risk of damage to the basement of the building.
Two initiatives were implemented with the human resources of the local community: the ground was excavated and filled near house #10. A raised fence was installed on the side of the pedestrian path near house #15. Thus, two problems were solved.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Linda Chikhladze - cyber security trainer of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" conducted a workshop on the topic - digital security (violence against women in the online space) with the members of Khoni women initiative groups. The participants of the event had the opportunity to discuss today's threats in the digital space and learn about prevention mechanisms. The event included practical work, which the participants successfully completed. The similar meeting was held with the members of the second group of Khoni. The participants noted that it is important for them to have information about the threats that exist in the digital space today. At the meeting held in October, the leader of the youth club gave a presentation on the topic: "International Day of Girls and October 15 - International Day of Rural Women". Young people got heard the real stories and challenges of rural women. They talked about the problems and issues of rural women in their community. New members joined the club.
The members of the women initiative group of the village Pakhulani - Tsalenjikha municipality held a meeting. Attention was paid to the importance of the role of women in the process of country development. They talked about the difficult conditions of women living in rural areas and their unappreciated work. The participants noted that it is necessary to support, encourage, promote and enlighten the daily life of women. The meeting was interesting. Future plans were discussed.
A member of the initiative group disseminated information on forms of civil participation in Kutaisi, on Ioseliani Street 13. By sharing this information, she tries to involve citizens in advocacy of problems.
As a result of active meetings and participation in advocacy, women are empowered and already have the skills to contact the relevant departments to solve their problems.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
Borjomi hosted two training sessions for women leaders and activists from the Samegrelo and Imereti regions on the topic: “Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in War and Post-Conflict Settings.” These two training sessions were conducted as part of a project implemented in partnership with the WAVE Network and with the support of the OSCE-WIN Project, bringing together 30 women leaders.
On the first day, participants delved into how wars and conflicts disproportionately affect women and girls, examining the forms of violence most used against them. They were also introduced to global statistics on gender-based violence during conflicts. Following the presentations, participants identified the different dimensions of gender-based violence in conflict settings and its severe impacts on various vulnerable groups. Through group work, they explored the long-term effects of conflicts, which have a profound impact on women’s and girls’ psychosocial well-being, disrupting their ability to lead fulfilling lives.
The information on key actors responsible for protecting women and girls at both the national and international levels sparked great interest among the participants. The theoretical segment was followed by the analysis of a real-life case study, where participants identified the responsible actors and discussed strategies for preventing violence and responding effectively.
During the meeting the members of Tskaltubo youth group spoke about the International Day of women. In their presentation, it was heard why the topic of gender equality is important, in which issues girls are vulnerable and how to protect them. The members of the women initiative group celebrated the rural women's day at the meeting held in October. Club members received information about the establishment of the international date, talked about the problems and challenges faced by rural women.
The Women Fund “Sukhumi” is conducting a research using the GIA tool to assess the gender impact component of family and community participation in preschool education and the standard of education quality. The research is conducted in close cooperation with the Kindergartens’ Association.
Focus groups, in-depth interviews, working meetings, and surveys are used to collect information during the research.
The final report will reflect the gender impact of the indicated program on the target groups (children, their families, preschool institution, community). The final goal of the research is to develop recommendations for expanding the participation and cooperation of families and communities in preschool education policies in order to envisage the needs and characteristics of children.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
