An online meeting was held with members of Khoni Women's Network. The participants discussed the selected priority issues for which financial support is provided within the framework of the project. The network participants got acquainted with the documents on financing civil initiatives and the deadlines for submitting project proposals. Particular attention was paid to the application form.
It was noted that solving the problems within the framework of the civil initiatives competition will contribute to the creation of a safe environment for IDPs living in two residential buildings of Khoni community.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
A meeting of the women's working group was held in Senaki. The members of the group discussed initiatives that are planned to be implemented starting next month. Their initiatives will help alleviate problems that affect the safety of women living in the community.
Flooded basements, dampness, smells, reptiles, and health danger caused by weeds, create serious problems for families living in the Senaki IDP settlement.
The members of the group have the opportunity to implement civil initiatives - to buy water pumps, electric scythes and thus solve urgent problems identified in different communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Informing citizens about services of victim assistance, identification and solution of problems - the Women Support Centers actively work in this direction.
- Information about services of victim assistance will allow women to make the right decision and use existing services - this is the opinion of participants of the information meetings.
During a month, more than 150 women took part in the meetings. More than 10 crisis families were identified. A psychologist and a lawyer continue to work with them.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In August, as planned, the Forum Theatre held meetings with the audience. One meeting was held in the small hall of Kutaisi Lado Meskhishvili State Drama Theater and the other - in the central parks of the city.
The audience noted that the performances are interesting, and topical issues are shown in a good format. However, they rarely participate in discussions.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
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
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!"
Tskaltubo Women Initiative Group unites representatives of three IDP communities and, accordingly, three priority problems have been selected that will receive financial support within the framework of the project "Network of Women and Young Women Peace Ambassadors".
At the ordinary meeting of the group, problems and civil initiatives were discussed. The implementation of civil initiatives will contribute to the safety of people living in IDP communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The meeting of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group was held online. The group unites residents of four IDP communities, so they presented four initiatives.
The group members have already studied the problems of their communities and ranked them. The civil initiatives will soon be implemented in all four communities, which will improve the condition of the IDPs.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Lack of benches and outdoor lighting; stray dogs; the only transport; cars moving at high speed - this is a short list of problems that worry IDPs living in the second residential building on 53 Shervashidze Street. This is what they mentioned at the meeting.
Rimma Kalandia is a representative of the IDP community. Together with members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group, she attended training on advocacy issues and is now providing information to other members of the community. According to her, people should actively participate in solving their own problems. The Women Initiative Group is preparing a letter to Kutaisi City Hall.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
