A psychologist held meetings at the Women Support Centers in Vani, Tskaltubo, and Kutaisi. The topic was "How to Cope with Anger When Communicating with Children."

The topic turned out to be relevant and interesting. According to mothers, they have difficulties when coping with anger when interacting with their children. Everyone agreed that anger is generally a healthy, human emotion. Regarding anger management with children, it's a complex process. Children quickly absorb their parents' emotions, and if we manage anger correctly, we also teach them self-control. Women actively participated in the work.

The psychologist gave the women several practical tips: conserve your resources; it's difficult for a constantly tired person to control anger; find time for yourself...

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Kutaisi mutual assistance group "Voice of Women" starts the research to identify the problems and needs of IDP communities and develop civic initiatives based on these findings (this is the only group that has given itself the name "Voice of Women").

At its latest meeting, group members discussed the details of the survey process, its forms, and methods. They already know the survey dates and target groups. All of this determines the survey's success. In the next stage, initiatives will be developed and supported that address the identified needs for the well-being of the IDP community.

The project is implemented by a coalition of nongovernmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent" the Women's Information Center, and the Women’s Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”

The Association of IDP Women “Consent” organized training on "Leadership for IDP and Rural Women" in Gori.

Members of mutual assistance groups from Gori, Kareli, and Kaspi municipalities  participated in the training. The goal of the training was to provide them with knowledge and skills that will contribute to strengthening social work in IDP and conflict-affected communities.

According to participants, the training was active, interesting, understandable, and impressive. The first part included a discussion of the essence of women leadership and its characteristic components. The second part continued with simulation exercises and viewing of thematic videos. Particular attention was paid to the importance of presentation skills, self-presentation, and public speaking.

According to the participants, strengthening female leadership is crucial for identifying and addressing community needs.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women “Consent”, the Women's Information Center, and Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.

September meeting was held by Khoni women's mutual assistance group. Participants were informed about a survey that will be conducted to identify priority community issues. Based on the survey results, a civic initiative will be developed and supported within the project.

Participants familiarized themselves with the survey form, methodology, and deadlines, and discussed the target audience.

The plan is to survey 100 respondents. Mutual asistance group participants will work on filling out the questionnaires.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent" the Women's Information Center, and the Women’s Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.

To identify priority issues in the IDP community, a survey has begun in four settlements of Tskaltubo municipality. A total of 120 questionnaires are planned to be filled out.

During the meeting with members of the mutual - assistance group, participants were introduced to the survey forms, methods, and techniques, as well as the timeframe, the number of participants, and how gender and social classification should be conducted.

The collected information in each settlement will serve as the basis for civil society initiatives, supporting of which will be directed to specific needs. Funding for these initiatives will provide an important incentive for women living in the community.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent" the Women's Information Center, and Women’s Charitable Humanitarian Fund "Sukhumi."

An important stage started in the work of women's mutual assistance groups: identifying priority issues in IDP communities and developing initiatives. A survey is planned for target municipalities to identify women's needs.

At a meeting with members of the mutual assistance group in Senaki, participants were introduced to the theoretical materials for the survey forms, methods and techniques. They were given instructions on how and when the survey would be conducted, how many people would be involved, and who would be the target group.

Using the acquired skills, the survey will be successfully conducted. In response to the identified needs, it is planned to support civil society initiatives that will contribute to the creation of a fulfillment living environment in the IDP community.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women “Consent”, the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.

Women's mutual - assistance groups presented 18 initiatives, seven of which received financial support from our organization.

At next group meetings, civic initiatives were discussed.

Two out of seven initiatives were from women of Terjola group. Tskaltubo group presented four initiatives, one of which received funding. This is a great incentive for them.

Kobuleti women group did not participate in the initiative competition. Unfortunately, the initiatives of Vani and Kutaisi groups did not receive funding at this stage.

At ordinary meetings, group members discussed the submitted applications to take into account the competition committee's comments and more actively engage in the next stage - developing initiatives and receiving financial support.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

What was August like in our youth groups?

Hot and active, like the weather and interesting and busy. 

All ten meetings were held online. The youth listened with interest to the topics of the month: ways to resolve conflicts peacefully, relationships between parents and children, ethics and aesthetics.

What will September be like?

Even more active and interesting...

Preparations for the final meetings have begun. Selected working groups will invite guests. Leaders will give presentations on how the five-month course has affected them, what has changed and how they will use the knowledge they have gained.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - EvangelischerEntwicklungsdienst (Germany)

The forum theater performances were in Kutaisi Youth Park. During the performances, there was an active discussion with the audience and a search for ways out of the situation in terms of violence.

The conversation was mainly attended by women who told stories of violence (only actors are in the photos, the audience abstains).

According to the young actors, their voices and important messages should reach many people, since facts of violence are often met.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

At the end of August, an ordinary meeting of Kutaisi mutual assistance group was held. The group members discussed the issue of creating a treasury. They talked about financial contributions and their use, the rights and responsibilities of responsible persons.

One of the issues was increasing the competence of group members through trainings. The training on women's leadership was of particular importance for the group.

The group members are already leaders in the community and have the knowledge necessary to identify needs and solve priority problems of communities. They also care about social change through the implementation of civil initiatives.