Kutaisi mutual assistance group identified a problem for the initiative as a result of a survey, which was subsequently confirmed at a community meeting.

The courtyard of the IDP settlement on Nikea Street has two entrances, and there are no gates on either side. Unknown cars were entering, and there was no safe space for children. Therefore, the community decided to install a barrier. The second need identified was cosmetic repairs of the entrance and ramps.

Implementation of the initiatives has already begun. The Women Fund “Sukhumi” is providing support, and settlement residents are volunteering by physical work.

Work has also begun in Choma settlement to develop civic initiatives for the solution of two problems.

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”.

The problem of apartment numeration in the IDP settlement of Poti was resolved – thanks to the active work of a mutual assistance group, 37 apartments were given numbers for the first time. Finding an apartment on Gagra and Abkhazia streets will now be easier.

A community survey revealed that the absence of numeration created a barrier – it was difficult to find the house when calling emergency services, that caused a health and safety risk.

In order to address this issue, 37 number boards were made, and the settlement was provided with all the necessary materials (fasteners, silicone, screwdrivers). Residents also actively participated in the installation process.

The IDP settlement had never received such support, and this initiative evoked particular gratitude and motivation in the community.

As part of civic initiative support, Poti mutual assistance group plans to gradually address other issues.

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 Found “Sukhumi”.

After identifying needs, members of Tskaltubo mutual assistance started to solve group specific problems through civil initiatives.

The group submitted six projects for the competition, 3 out of them received funding:

Fencing the courtyard of the building of former statistics department to improve and ensure the safety of IDPs' living conditions

Installing nets in the basements of buildings on Abkhazeti Street (to prevent debris and flooding) and purchasing cleaning equipment (wheelbarrow, shovels, gloves, and bags)

The installation of street benches on April 9 Street and the installation of trash bins in apartment entrances will improve the living conditions of IDPs in three compact settlements of Tskaltubo.

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 Found “Sukhumi”.

Surveying, discussing identified community issues, developing initiatives, and shaping them into a project—these are the mutual assistance group's most recent activities that have contributed to the social activism process in Senaki IDP community.

During the group's last meeting, participants discussed the implementation of the initiatives and identified responsible persons.

The issues identified during the survey will be finalized in a project. It will detail the results of the initiatives and their impact on 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 the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Found “Sukhumi”.

Another meeting with members of Khoni mutual assistance group was held on Abkhazeti Street. During the meeting, initiatives that should be documented as projects and then supported by the competition committee were discussed. Description of the problem and activities was developed, also with budget planning and issues of sustainability and long-term results were discussed.

At the end of the meeting, the participants prepared a draft of a specific initiative and visited the squares that should be renovated as part of the project.

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 Found “Sukhumi”.

During a meeting of the women's mutual assistance group in Tskaltubo, participants actively discussed initiatives they could implement within the framework of this project.

Group members received information on how to write initiatives (problem description, correct formulation of the goal, and definition of results). For each problem, they identified specific needs necessary for proper budgeting. They also supplemented the civic initiatives with specific examples and observed how similar initiatives or small projects are written.

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".

Members of Senaki mutual assistance group actively participated in a survey conducted in the IDP settlement, which included 129 people.

One of the main topics at the meeting with group members was the discussion of the survey results. The research identified actual issues in the IDP community. Support for civil initiatives to address these issues is planned. Participants received information on how to formulate a problem, define goals and objectives, and present it as a civil initiative.

The project is being 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”.

At Tskaltubo mutual assistance group meeting, the survey results were discussed. The community completed 126 questionnaires.

The data collected reflects the most pressing needs of IDPs in four settlements (Kopitnari, the former Statistical Office building, 9 April Street, and Abkhazia Street).

The group members decided to hold meetings with the public to better identify priority issues and develop civic initiatives.

In the second part of the meeting, participants discussed the rules of application submission process for civic initiatives. They will strive to formulate ideas based on community needs in order to receive funding.

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”.

Kutaisi women's mutual assistance group - "Women’s Voice" met again. This time, they discussed the survey.

Kutaisi is one of the municipalities where the Women Fund “Sukhumi” conducted a survey on the needs of IDPs, focusing on infrastructure, public spaces, and access to services.

103 respondents (69 women and 34 men) participated in the survey.

Members of the women's mutual assistance group will present the results of the IDP survey.

The main goal of the survey is to identify needs in the community and then fund initiatives to address critical issues.

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”.

Evaluation of the survey process, achievements and challenges, and discussion of a sample initiative form - this was the topic and goal of the mutual assistance group "Community Power" meeting in Khoni.

In the IDP settlement on Abkhazeti Street, 108 IDPs - 80 women and 28 men were interviewed on the following community needs: infrastructure, public spaces, and access to services.

Primary data is available for all three areas. The group members will present the results of the IDP survey. Then, by mutual agreement, they will select a priority issue and begin the necessary preparations for funding the initiative.

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”.