An informational meeting with IDP women and girls was held in the library of the educational center of Khoni community. The participants were provided with information about the guide "Prevention and response to gender-based violence in war and post-war conditions - experience and recommendations of women’s NGOs". (Publisher - European Women's Network against Violence - WAVE).
The guidebook shows the successful practice of women's organizations during the war and in the post-war period. Particular attention was paid to the practice of the Women Fund "Sukhumi".
The participants of the meeting were familiarized with the training module on this topic, within the framework of which trainings are held and the society is informed about the best practices and strategies of women's organizations.
The meeting was held within the framework of the project "Organization of campaigns in society and social networks to form the importance of the CSOs work".
The project is implemented with the support of the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
Training with mobilizers of Women Support Centers was held in Kutaisi, in the office of the Women Fund "Sukhumi". The format of the work included the development of a strategy for the work of the centers.
- Supporting women, monitoring cases of domestic violence, identifying problems and advocacy - the participants discussed what innovations can be introduced, how to increase productivity in this area so that as many women as possible can use existing services.
According to the participants, an important innovation in the activities of Women Support Centers will be the support for civil initiatives and advocacy for community problems. The involvement of a psychologist and a lawyer will help prevent violence and increase the effectiveness of victim assistance
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
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Five municipalities: Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Zugdidi and Senaki participate in the project “Network of Women and Young Women Peace Ambassadors”. Civil initiatives were discussed in these municipalities and 12 applications were submitted within the framework of the project.
A discussion of civil initiatives was held in the office of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. The commission selected the initiatives that will be financed within the framework of the project. At the next stage, women's civil initiative groups will begin implementing their initiatives in all five municipalities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Head of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" Tbilisi office, Ekaterine Gamakharia, participated in the 2024 Open Day for Regional Women, Peace and Security Dialogue, held on 5-6 September in Chisinau, Moldova, where she moderated a panel discussion on "Leveraging Women’s and Youth Agency for Social Cohesion and Recovery." The discussion focused on key barriers that women and youth faced in social cohesion and recovery efforts across Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Moldova, as well as strategies to measure progress towards sustainable peace and reconstruction.
The event provided a vital platform for women peace activists to address challenges, share solutions, and strengthen the implementation of the WPS agenda across the region. It aimed to generate key actions and messages to enhance cooperation with the UN and other international partners.
New members have appeared in Kobuleti women's mutual support group. During the first meeting, they talked about the needs and various problems of women. The group in Vani was also updated, and in Terjola, women who were able to change their lives as a result of the work of the mutual support group, gathered at the meeting.
In each group created in 10 municipalities, new members have appeared and, accordingly, there are new challenges. At the meetings, women discuss problems related to violence and try to solve them together.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
The amazing adventure of children from Ukraine and Russia has finished.
During six months they studied Georgian and English, acting art. The last two-month course of work with polymer clay has also ended.
On August 29, participants of all three courses gathered together - teachers told about the work done. Little actors presented "Little Red Riding Hood". And then each of them was given a certificate.
The parents thanked the Women Fund "Sukhumi" for interesting, productive days, for the knowledge that the children received. Great joy, pleasure and sadness of parting were felt at the meeting…
The project is implemented with the support of the Czech organization PIN
Despite the summer holidays, in August trainings were held in the Youth Empowerment Centers. Five months of work have ended - five trainings on various actual topics have been held. The work was carried out in all ten centers with the active participation of members and discussions.
Now the young people are preparing for the sixth - final meeting, where they will present the knowledge gained during the training course and share their experience with other participants.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
An online meeting was held within the framework of the project "Network of Women and Young Women Peace Ambassadors". The meeting was attended by members of the Women Initiative Groups of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Zugdidi and Senaki municipalities. They presented information on the needs identified in the IDP communities and developed civil initiatives according to with the target municipalities.
The group members are ready to implement civil initiatives. The completed project will help mitigate the expected risks caused by the problems.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
