The role of non-governmental organizations becomes more and more important in public life. Many organizations are active in Kutaisi.

On May 18-28 in the regions of Georgia the "Civil Week" was held in frames of which NGOs familiarize citizens with their activities.

On May 23, representatives of Kutaisi NGOs gathered in the central park of the city and made a report of the work.

Among the NGOs, publications of the Fund "Sukhumi", attracted the interest of citizens.

Also performances of the forum – theater were held.

Although of Kutaisi wind, the event was interesting. Participants expressed a desire, to often appear before their fellow citizens and to familiarize them – with what they do, what are their objectives, services and what benefits do they bring to society...   

Mukhadjir – it was the name of activity, held in Tbilisi, in National Library of the Parliament, where the fund “Sukhumi” was invited (one of the organizers – Apparatus of the Minister on the issues of raising confidence and usage of Abkhazian Autonomous Republic). It was the memory of history, which caused great pain to the Georgian and Abkhazian peoples.

What problems exist in our society in direction of human security; What are the risks by regions, age, social, ethnic and other differences?

Fund "Sukhumi" and the Association of Women of Abkhazia began researching human security in frames of the joint project.

Participants of the project from the Fund "Sukhumi" conducted six focus groups and six in-depth interviews in Kutaisi, Khoni, Senaki, Poti, Tskhaltubo and Khurcha (Zugdidi Municipality).

120 women and girls were inquired. Presented reports made visual the needs and dangers that threaten the safety of women. The final research report will be made within a month.

 

 

The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,

 women’s Foundation (Sweden)

Ozurgeti Gender Advisory Council (GAC) has been actively working with local governmental structures.

On May 20, memorandum of cooperation was signed between the GAC and the province of Guria. The joint memorandum was signed by Ozurgeti City Hall, Sakrebulo, Gamgeoba of Ozurgeti municipality and communities.

Governor of Guria - Gia Salukvadze paid attention on the importance of the work in gender direction.

"City Hall of Ozurgeti municipality, is one of the first where gender balance is protected. We will accept any positive initiative and will work with GAC, "- said the Mayor Beglar Sioridze.

Chairman of Sakrebulo - Davit Darchia thanked the GAC for active and necessary work and said: "despite of small budget, we were able to finance several projects. This is a sign that we have gender mainstreaming. We hope we will be an example for other municipalities. "

According to the head of the municipality (Gamgebeli) Merab Chanukvadze, women occupied important positions in the local administration, and very successfully.

"Drawing up a memorandum of cooperation, will give us possibility to do a lot of useful things in the scale of the entire region", - said Lela Natsvaladze, a member of the City Council, Chairman of Ozurgeti GAC.

 

The project is implemented with the support

 of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality