A new report of the research “Gender impact assessment of the component of family and community participation in the educational process of the state standard of early and preschool education” has been prepared and published.
The report describes the impact of this standard on students, parents, communities and preschool institutions. The report presents interesting conclusions and recommendations based on the identified needs. Also suggestions of parents, teachers and specialists in this field.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The second information exchange meeting, organized by the Women Fund "Sukhumi", was held in kindergarten #25 in Kutaisi. Heads of various preschool institutions, teachers, methodologists, special educators, speech therapists and methodologists were familiarized with the research on assessing the gender impact of the family and community participation component of the "Preschool Education Quality Standard". The research experts presented the findings, best practices and existing problems, which are outlined in the final report, and clearly demonstrated the impact of the standard on students, parents, the community and staff of preschool institutions. Suggestions for improving the service were presented.
During the discussion the meeting participants spoke about the importance of equal participation of both parents in the upbringing and education of children, parental pedagogy, and improving partnership work with preschool institutions. They expressed regret that the experience of specialists in this field has not been sufficiently studied. Its use, expansion of dialogue with parents and other service providers will contribute to more effective implementation of the "Preschool Education Quality Standard". Children and their families will be provided with a full-fledged service that meets modern standards.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Women’s Fund “Sokhumi” continues raising awareness on digital security by organizing workshops across different municipalities in Georgia.
From February 4 to 7, digital security trainer Linda Chikhladze held sessions in Tskaltubo, Samtredia, and Chokhatauri, engaging local women's support groups in discussions on online risks and protective mechanisms.
During the workshops, participants:
- Learned about technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) and its impact;
- Studied personal data protection techniques – strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and privacy tools;
- Became familiar with legal protections against online violence;
- Discussed the importance of mutual support and women’s empowerment.
Training on “Business Planning and Management of Small/Micro Business” was held for 16 beneficiaries of the Day Rehabilitation Center at the Women Fund “Sukhumi” (trainer: Elguja Deisadze, Associate Professor at Kutaisi University).
The following topics were covered during two days: business planning and the basics of writing projects, the methodology of a systematic approach to the formation and organization of a new business, as well as the development of necessary skills for drawing up a business plan.
The participants had developed a business idea. Therefore, the training process was targeted, and the trainer gave specific recommendations.
At the end of the training, the participants: presented a business project, assessed business risks and filled out a business project application.
The assessment of the training participants:
"This was necessary and useful training."
"We discussed important topics."
"I learned a lot, and this opens up new opportunities for me".
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Women Fund “Sukhumi” has completed the gender impact assessment of the "family and community participation" component of the preschool education quality standard. An information campaign has been launched to exchange information and expand the dialogue with the target groups of the research.
The first meeting was held in the kindergarten #13 in Kutaisi, and was attended by preschool teachers, methodologists, special educators, speech therapists and methodologists.
The meeting participants had the opportunity to discuss the positive results of the “family and community participation” component based on the research findings, as well as the challenges in terms of equal participation of both parents and communication with the community. According to the participants, the main findings and recommendations identified during the research will contribute to the effective implementation of the “Quality Standard of Preschool Education” and the creation of a positive environment focused on the interests of the child.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The advocacy group of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" held online and offline meetings with women's advocacy groups in 10 target municipalities of Western Georgia (Tskaltubo, Khoni, Terjola, Vani, Samtredia, Senaki, Khobi, Chokhatauri, Tsalenjikha, Zugdidi- village Khurcha).
During the meetings, problems were identified, needs were outlined and specific steps for problem advocacy were planned.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Day rehabilitation centers created by the Women Fund “Sukhumi” provide practical assistance to victims of violence and women in crisis situations. Last year, 28 women learned to work with polymer clay at Kutaisi Center, and 5 completed a nail care course. Five women completed a clay course and the same number completed a cosmetology course at Terjola Day Center. 9 women completed sewing courses in Chokhatauri. After the completion of the courses, trainings were held in Kutaisi and Terjola, where the participants learned to formulate a business idea and write a project. 15 project applications were submitted to the competition committee. Based on the results of the competition, 4 projects from Kutaisi and Terjola were selected, which received small grants. In 2024, with our help, 52 women mastered a new profession, most of whom are already self-employed. They are happy that, having mastered a new profession, they were able to start their own business and improve their economic situation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The audience always watches the Forum Theatre performances with interest.
Questions, memories of life, involvement of some viewers in the performance, discussions... This is what makes this theatre special.
The Forum Theatre of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" held two meetings with the audience in January: in a private school in Terjola and in one of the parks in Kutaisi.
Rehearsals and work on new performances are underway in parallel. Young actors are actively working to contribute to the process of violence prevention.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
An online meeting was held, with participation of members of the "Network of Women and Girls Peace Ambassadors" from Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Senaki and Zugdidi municipalities.
The meeting summarized the results of the project, and the participants heard an analysis of the current situation in terms of advocacy for problems in individual municipalities.
The leaders of the network voiced the priority problems of their communities. They worked on their identification worked with the group members.
The network participants spoke about the importance of the network, the empowerment of each participant and the implementation of civil initiatives. They also noted how important it is for them to be able to voice local problems at the international level, in particular on the platform of the UN Open Day. The project is coming to its end and is undergoing an evaluation in parallel. Evaluators Marina Gurbo and Dako Bakhturidze took part in the online meeting
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
