During the information meeting, an active member of the initiative group spoke about the forms of civic participation, its necessity and problems of community. An acute problem for internally displaced persons living in Kutaisi, in the administrative building of a former tractor factory, is damp walls, which pose a threat to the health of residents and the building itself.
The meeting reviewed a statement, which will be supported by signatures and handed over to local authorities to take appropriate measures.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
The meeting participants were happy to note that the problematic gutters were replaced with new ones, and small windows were installed in the basements from almost all sides... However, the damaged façade of the building still remains an acute problem.
A working meeting was held with IDP women living in the building of a former clinical hospital on Otskheli Street in Kutaisi.
Members of the Women Initiative Group share their experience with the village residents and note that in order to preserve property it is necessary to work as a team and equally share responsibilities.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
The information meeting held in Senaki was aimed at highlighting women's initiatives. Participants spoke about problems that are especially relevant in IDP communities. The entire group participates in the problem ranking process. After the identification, it is planned to support women’s initiatives, which means mitigating the expected risks caused by the problems.
The meeting was held within the framework of the project “Network of Women and Girls Peace Ambassadors”. The project aims to strengthen the network's capacity and support women's initiatives in IDP communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
- What did the project work give us, what did we plan, what results did we receive and what didn't work - these questions were answered by the members of Senaki youth group at the last meeting. According to them, working on the project developed their skills, increased self-confidence and activism. The most important result was the popularization of the topic of peace. Young people will try to implement peace initiatives in the future. The members of the Women Initiative Group specified the details of the advocacy plan and the persons responsible for the activities. In the coming months, they will try to advocate the problems that the group members have already identified.
A round table was held in the village of Koki (Zugdidi municipality). A lawyer of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” spoke about identifying victims of violence against women and/or domestic violence, their protection, assistance, national referral and rehabilitation procedures, as well as the services of our organization. The meeting participants received information about the role and positive impact of NGOs.
One of the meeting participants noted: “The services of non-governmental organizations are important for different groups. Being a victim of violence, your rehabilitation service helped me a lot, today I have become more independent and strong.”
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The members of the youth initiative groupof the village Didinedzi - Zugdidi municipality once again emphasized the importance of youth involvement in peace processes. The young people realized that their role in the process of establishing peace is great. They will work in the direction of peace also next month. The members of Didinedzi women initiative group discussed the resolution of the issues that emerged during the advocacy process. Based on the advocacy plan, the initiative group will try to solve the problems using specific activities.
During the meeting the members of the youth initiative group of the village Koki - Zugdidi municipality talked about the implemented mini-projects. The leaders of the group made short reports, presented the completed works and discussed the results. The members of Koki women initiative group talked about the progress of solving the problems identified in the advocacy process. They will actively try to continue working in this direction in the coming months.
This policy brief presents the findings of a quantitative research study conducted by The Women's Fund "Sukhumi" in 10 targeted municipalities from March to May 2024. The study, which included 1027 female respondents, address the availability of support services for victims of violence and the level of women’s awareness regarding these services. The study results show that in 2023 and 2024, the index of women who are uninformed or less informed about services is almost identical, at approximately 39%. Relatively high level of awareness of state shelters and Legal Aid Services was found, with approximately 37-46% of cases. The main sources of information about support services for victims of violence are non-governmental organizations and social networks. 46.1% of women – representatives of vulnerable group, have limited or no access to support services (a decrease of 9% compared to last year). Access to services is primarily hindered by limited and inadequate transport infrastructure (26.4%), as well as by lack of information about available services and unqualified or poor-quality services (approximately 25%).
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
This policy brief presents the findings of a quantitative research study conducted by The Women's Fund "Sukhumi" in 10 targeted municipalities from March to May 2024. The study, which included 1027 female respondents, examined victims of violence seeking support services. The document focuses on the importance of identifying incidents of violence at an early stage and reducing its impact through applying to services. According to the study results, between 2023 and 2024, 16% of the women surveyed did not seek any support services. Overall, the highest applying rates in 2024 were reported to police (112) and the hotline (116 006) (approximately 45-38% of cases). "Stigma and fear of public judgment" (27.9% of cases) are the leading reasons for not contacting any support services in cases of violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
