New program – the Club of Voter Women in Ozurgeti

   

The Club of Voter Women was attended by the main specialist of social service of Ozurgeti City Hall, who spoke about a new program, in 2017 budget. This is the assistance for those, who are not in the criteria, envisaged in the social program, but need a support. The program includes the assistance of the women – victims of violence. Number of questions were raised regarding this issue. The club members decided to spread information about a new program and find necessary beneficiaries. 

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia 

The meeting of Kutaisi Club of Voter Women

  

On January 25, Kutaisi hosted the Club of Women-Voters, where was invited the deputy chief of the City Hall administration Service Pikria Khachapuridze. The guest familiarized members of the Club with the changes in local government law, which envisage the prevention of domestic violence, protection and assistance to victims of violence.

The conversation also touched the criteria of providing social housing. Members of the Club of Women-Voters submitted their recommendations.

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia 

Batumi Club of Women-Voters: review of social programs

  

The next meeting of the Club of Women-Voters was devoted to discussing the changes that are included in the social program of Batumi budget in 2017. Particular attention was sharpened on the funds allocated for persons with disabilities. The meeting was attended by a specialized teacher, who asked about advocacy of student of this category - such child does not receive benefits due to lack of information of the parent, which timely did not pass the necessary documents. The meeting elaborated advocacy plan of the problem, responsible group was created.

Also, a meeting was held with the leading party representative. The memorandum was signed, which will be directed to reflect the needs of women in budget programs and to increasing the number of women on party lists.

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia 

Ordinary meeting of the club of voter women in Senaki

  

Meeting of the Club of Voter Women was held in Senaki Women's Support Centre of Fund "Sukhumi". The main topic of discussion was the local budget for 2017, in particular - operating social programs. Detailed information was provided by chief specialist of Gamgeoba of Health and Social Protection Khatuna Lashkhia.

The meeting also discussed the issues of advocacy, with regards to the provision of assistance to families with children with disabilities.

The next meeting will be held with the participation of the beneficiaries of Senaki Community Education Center.

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia 

Three informational meetings in youth clubs

  

Three information meetings were held in a youth club of fund "Sukhumi". Kutaisi Club met at the private school "21st Century", the Club Khurcha / Koki - in a public school in the village Koki and Senaki Club - in a public school in the village Mendzhi.

Information meetings were devoted to the theme of tolerance. The Group was actively involved in the work. They talked about the problem of tolerance among young people, about national and sexual minorities, on religious matters. It was noted that the tolerant attitude to other reasons or a person reduces violence and is one of the tools for prevention. These meetings have precisely this goal that is well accepted by young people.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

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