A joint meeting was held in the office of the Women Fund "Sukhumi", where active women members of two (second and third) initiative groups summed up the results of advocacy.

They expressed gratitude for the trainings conducted within the framework of the project. They noted that they became more active, strengthened and had an incentive to independently determine the priority problems of the community and find ways to solve them. They admitted that they were able to solve many issues thanks to the project of the Fund "Sukhumi" - benches were installed in the settlement, the roof was changed, permission was received to build a mini-stadium in the yard...

Everyone saw that diligence, teamwork and activity are the most important in a common work. During the meeting, they also discussed plans and new problems in order to begin advocating for them. Regarding their problems, the women initiative group sent an official letter to the Chairman of Kutaisi City Council. The corresponding response has already been received, and they will receive a specific answer in the near future.

The project is implemented with the support of  USAID local governance program

Members of the first initiative group gathered in the office of the Women Fund "Sukhumi". They talked about how they became active within the framework of the project, how the advocacy process is going and what results they have achieved.

It was noted that activity is necessary. It was difficult for them on their own, but with the support of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" they were able to move some problematic issues forward and received promises from competent persons.

The women also discussed their plans for the future and, having extensive experience, identified new problems for the advocacy.

The women initiative group sent an official letter to the Chairman of Kutaisi City Council. The letter has already received a response - calls, meetings, clarifications, and the group members are waiting for specific answers regarding their problems.

The project is implemented with the support of  USAID local governance program

During an information meeting held with members of the initiative group of the former music boarding school, participants talked about the changes that the advocacy process brings and what is needed to achieve good results.

They also discussed further plans and problems that the IDP settlement is facing at this stage - it is necessary to equip the sports ground with a drainage system so that the water does not rise. The conversation also touched on the issues of rehabilitation of the park and children's attractions, installation of benches.

The women initiative group asked the chairman of Kutaisi City Council to solve the problem and is waiting for a decision from the local government in the near future.

The project is implemented with the support of  USAID local governance program

A member of the initiative group disseminated information on forms of civil participation in Kutaisi, on Ioseliani Street 13. By sharing this information, she tries to involve citizens in advocacy of problems.

As a result of active meetings and participation in advocacy, women are empowered and already have the skills to contact the relevant departments to solve their problems.

The project is implemented with the support of  USAID local governance program

The Women Fund "Sukhumi" celebrated the International Day of Peace in the Peace Alley of the Youth Park. In frames of common initiatives, women and youth initiative groups presented Georgian, Abkhazian and Ossetian cuisine, described the composition of each dish and noted that it was prepared with love. Along with tasting the dishes, they tasted coffee on the sand. Also, an exhibition of thematic paintings, photos and a concert - poems and songs were organized. A quiz on the topic: “what do we know about Abkhazia” and the winner was announced.

Stray dogs, the need for street lighting, a pedestrian path, a sidewalk, and restraining barriers - these problems were discussed by women living in different residential houses buildings on 53 Shervashidze Street, Kutaisi.

A member of the initiative group, Rimma Kalandia, who has attended training on advocacy issues, has met with women from the IDP settlement for the third time, she shares her knowledge and experience and calls for increased civic responsibility.

- Yes, we are often disappointed, but despite this, we must actively engage in advocacy for the community problems and seek their solution, - noted the meeting participants.

The project is implemented with the support of  USAID local governance program

A working meeting with women and girls of the third and fourth initiative groups was held at the office of the Women Fund "Sukhumi".

The participants spoke about the dynamics of the advocacy process, about completed and unfinished work, and identified new problems that they plan to solve within the framework of this project.

The members of the initiative group also noted the changes and skills that they acquired during the project.

The project is implemented with the support of  USAID local governance program

In connection with the International Day of Peace, on the initiative of the Fund "Sukhumi", the day of Georgian-Abkhazian and Ossetian cuisine was celebrated in the border village Khurcha. Such event helps to settle the conflict and warm the relations. The informal environment showed that we have a lot in common from a culinary point of view. It is important to preserve the traditions specific to each corner. The event was held within the framework of the strategy developed by the Fund "Sukhumi". Members of Koki women and youth initiative group took an active part in the event. Both local and IDP community representatives were invited.

The members of women and youth initiative group of the village Didinedzi - Zugdidi municipality held a meeting in a different format in connection with the International Day of Peace. Based on the peace strategy, an exhibition of paintings made by young people was held. Banners were prepared with messages on relevant topic. It was noted that similar initiatives contribute to the regulation of peace processes and the restoration of relations.

On September 12, the day of Georgian-Abkhazian and Ossetian cuisine day was celebrated in Khoni municipality within the framework of joint initiatives of women and youth initiative groups. The event was held within the framework of the International Day of Peace and its aim is to promote the establishment of peaceful relations in frames of public diplomacy. The participants presented the dishes, described the ingredients and finally tasted them. In parallel of the event, the members of the youth group read patriotic poems, an exhibition of thematic paintings and photos was organized. A member of the women's group introduced her poems to the public. The members of Khoni youth club attended a training on the topic "Mediation as a Ritual of Reconciliation". The participants received information about mediation, different types of mediation and the importance of mediation. Practical exercises were held on conflict management and process mediation. The meeting was hosted by Khoni Public School No 3.