An informational meeting was held in the village Shua Khorga (Khobi municipality), attended by school teachers and parents. The main topic of discussion at the meeting was the prevention of domestic violence and protection of the victim.
The discussion focused on the role and functions of referral entities. The emphasis was on training teachers and medical personnel and providing information about services.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
There have been changes in the acting group of the forum theater, two actors left and two volunteers came to take their place.
The performances of the forum theater were held in the small hall of Kutaisi Meskhishvili Theater, despite the small number of spectators, the discussion was active. The theater staff positively assessed the acting of the young people, the scenes reflecting reality.
The second performance took place in the city center - this is a good experience for the youth. They are actively working, rehearsing and preparing for new performances.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The monitoring and advocacy group of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" formed advocacy groups in 10 target municipalities of Western Georgia (Tskaltubo, Khoni, Terjola, Vani, Samtredia, Senaki, Khobi, Chokhatauri, Tsalenjikha, Zugdidi - the village Khurcha), whose members are active women of the communities.
The meetings were devoted to identifying and ranking issues for advocacy. The group members were informed that within the framework of the project they have the opportunity to present "civil initiatives" through which they can solve a specific problem with the help of financial support.
Important problems for local communities were identified, which could not be resolved due to lack of finance.
At the meetings it was noted that the implementation of these initiatives will allow to solve specific problems in the communities and will increase the awareness of the advocacy groups.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Members of Women Initiative Groups of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Zugdidi and Senaki municipalities, assistants, representative of the donor organization Medea Gugeshashvili and founder of the Fund “Sukhumi” Alla Gamakharia took part in the meeting within the framework of the "Network of Women and Young Women Peace Ambassadors".
The assistants presented information on the work for the reporting period and summed up the results.
In their speeches, the leaders spoke about the events held in the target municipalities (implementation of the initiatives of the II stage) within the framework of supporting "Civil Initiatives".
According to the leaders and members of the initiative groups, this project has increased the involvement of citizens even more. "Civic Initiatives" presented women in society from a different side. They become active and look for ways to solve problems themselves.
As the women noted, at first they themselves did not believe in the victory of their ideas and had little hope for their implementation, but now the problems have been solved - the team and the population are happy with the results achieved.
The project is implemented with the support of the UN Women organization
Women Support Centers actively continue to inform citizens about services for victims. Ten cases were identified during the month, including risk groups.
In parallel with the identification of cases, they are also analyzed and assessed. Depending on the need, one part of the beneficiaries is referred to a psychologist, the other to a lawyer. Effective case management significantly reduces the risks of violence and helps to prevent violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
They implemented the initiative envisaged by the project in the IDP settlement of Kutaisi municipality with their own resources. With the grant, residents of the former physics and mathematics boarding school on Leselidze Street, purchased a petrol mower, a water pump and an electric cable, oil for replacement, pliers and an electric machine. These materials will contribute to the creation of a safe living environment in the IDP community.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The acceptance of entries for our journalistic contest, "Ethical Coverage of Gender Identity Disinformation and Violence Against Women," has ended. The jury is currently in the process of evaluation. The jury panel consists of the following members:
We would like to thank all participants for their time, attention, and participation. We wish each of them the best of luck!
This competition is organized as part of the project "Changing Narratives: Fighting Gender Identity Disinformation for an Informed, Sensitive Society and Ethical Regional Media."
A joint meeting was held in the office of the Women Fund "Sukhumi", where active women members of two (second and third) initiative groups summed up the results of advocacy.
They expressed gratitude for the trainings conducted within the framework of the project. They noted that they became more active, strengthened and had an incentive to independently determine the priority problems of the community and find ways to solve them. They admitted that they were able to solve many issues thanks to the project of the Fund "Sukhumi" - benches were installed in the settlement, the roof was changed, permission was received to build a mini-stadium in the yard...
Everyone saw that diligence, teamwork and activity are the most important in a common work. During the meeting, they also discussed plans and new problems in order to begin advocating for them. Regarding their problems, the women initiative group sent an official letter to the Chairman of Kutaisi City Council. The corresponding response has already been received, and they will receive a specific answer in the near future.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
Members of the first initiative group gathered in the office of the Women Fund "Sukhumi". They talked about how they became active within the framework of the project, how the advocacy process is going and what results they have achieved.
It was noted that activity is necessary. It was difficult for them on their own, but with the support of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" they were able to move some problematic issues forward and received promises from competent persons.
The women also discussed their plans for the future and, having extensive experience, identified new problems for the advocacy.
The women initiative group sent an official letter to the Chairman of Kutaisi City Council. The letter has already received a response - calls, meetings, clarifications, and the group members are waiting for specific answers regarding their problems.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program