Tsalenjikha, Samtredia, Kobuleti, Zugdidi, Senaki - a cycle of trainings was continued in December in the youth centers of these five municipalities - this time on the topic of tolerance and early marriage. There was active discussion and most importantly, trust from the participants, which was noted by the teachers.

The trainings had leaders who started to initiate the events. Teachers, directors, parents were actively involved - 1255 pupils participated in the initiated events.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

The meeting of round table format was held with participation of local referral entities of Vani Municipality: representatives of local self-government, police, educational resource center and civil sector, members of the City Council Gender Equality Council, school teachers,

A presentation of the research held by the Fund in terms of monitoring of victim assistance services was held, which was followed by a discussion across the municipality in terms of violence identifying and victim assistance. The participants also received information about the work, carried out with the support of the Canada Equality Fund: a unique website "Digital Resource Center for Violence Victims’ Services" was created, information meetings and social events were held. Local government officials thanked the Fund “Sukhumi” for its assistance to women victims of violence in Vani Municipality and expressed their willingness to cooperate in implementing more sustainable and long-term programs / services for victims.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

December turned out to be quite busy for women support centers. During ordinary meetings in various communities, the mobilizers informed the population about the campaign against violence towards the women, talked about the obstacles that prevent the identification of cases of domestic violence.

During the month, 10 women support centers identified 8 cases of violence. After analyzing each case, the beneficiaries used the services of the Fund "Sukhumi".

Cases directed by mobilizers to local self - governments are already in the process of responding, in order to strengthen the victim assistance mechanism and allow beneficiaries to use municipal services. Cooperation is based on the multigroup principles of working with victims and gives a good effect.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

These beautiful handmade things are made by them. The women studied working with clay in the day rehabilitation center. And another course of working on polymer clay was finished. At the last lesson, the graduates presented their work, talked about the time spent at the day center, about learning a new profession  and personal relationships. The presentation was impressive and was well appreciated by the representatives of the Women Fund "Sukhumi".

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

One more final day - The cutting courses were finished in the day center of the Fund "Sukhumi". During the project implementation, the participants have mastered the technique of sewingand studied all the necessary nuances. Their work was presented at summarizing lesson. Their work was highly appreciated.

According to participants, the project helped them to become more motivated. They expressed desire to start a small business in the future, which will significantly improve their lives.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

100 participants and broad geography of meetings: Bagdati, Vani, Chokhatauri, Terjola, Tkibuli.

In the first half of December, trainings were held with the youth of these five municipalities on the topic: Conflict resolution, the Problem of tolerance in Adolescents.

Participants talked openly about problems, gave examples, discussed ways to solve them.

Teachers were actively involved in the trainings and then helped the adults to prepare various activities. These groups conducted 35 initiated events and all of them were dedicated to the international campaign "16 Active Days Against Violence Towards the Women".

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Joint activities with local self-governments, meetings with representatives of various communities, workshops with schoolchildren - such activities were held by Tkibuli and Chokhatauri Women Support Centers during the campaign against violence.

According to the participants, involvement in the international campaign gives to public the opportunity to think about the scale of the problem and to all structures - to realize their responsibilities in terms of violence prevention

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

There is: support, encouragement, appeal  in this small video...

Violence is a crime!

Live without violence!

Do not be silent!

Take action!

You are not alone!

Says the staff of the Women Fund "Sukhumi", who is actively working against domestic violence.

The video was created in the framework of a 16-day camp

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Conflict Management for Violence Prevention - This was the topic of a round table discussion initiated by Terjola Women Support Center on November 25 and announcing the start of a 16-day campaign against violence towards the women.

"The World Without Violence" - Terjola Women Support Center initiated an exhibition of women's works within the campaign. The campaign was held online "Creative Women's Hour" - women read their own poems.

Participants noted that similar types of activities will help to empower women and reduce the aggression accumulated in the society.

Representatives of local self-government and various spheres were involved in the activities.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Conflict Management for Violence Prevention - This was the topic of a round table discussion initiated by Terjola Women Support Center on November 25 and announcing the start of a 16-day campaign against violence towards the women.

"The World Without Violence" - Terjola Women Support Center initiated an exhibition of women's works within the campaign. The campaign was held online "Creative Women's Hour" - women read their own poems.

Participants noted that similar types of activities will help to empower women and reduce the aggression accumulated in the society.

Representatives of local self-government and various spheres were involved in the activities.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

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