The Christmas and New Year holidays are over, educational process in schools have resumed, and our youth groups have also begun their work...
The training course has begun in 10 target municipalities. Trainings have already been held at Youth Empowerment Centers in six municipalities – according to plan, without any problems.
Meeting participants listen with interest to the trainers, engage in discussions, and discuss important topics.
Young leaders have appeared everywhere, and prepare for the final meetings.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
At each training course of all Youth Empowerment Centers, young leaders appear. Together with active participants, they share the knowledge gained during the trainings with their peers, disseminating information on conflict management and violence prevention.
Participants of the current training are also actively involved in this process and conduct the initiated events. They are assisted by teachers who believe that such work has a positive impact on teenagers.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
As part of civic initiatives, informational meetings on migration issues were held in Zugdidi, Tskaltubo, and Tsalenjikha municipalities.
Participants - women and youth were provided with information about the research of our organization and the guide "Know and Protect Yourself!" The guide aims to inform women, community leaders, and active members of society about available services and assistance. They also received a brochure on how to help children when one parent emigrates.
Migration and domestic violence against women were discussed at the meetings.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
It is cold in January, but our rehabilitation center is warm. The fire in the fireplace makes this place even cozier.
Iamze Gumberidze provides legal consultation to one of the guests. Lela Uzarashvili entertains the children.
Psychologist Ekaterine Kvachakidze shares her emotions: "We wanted to create a festive atmosphere for our guests on the “old” New Year, and it turned out very well. There was fun, music, therapy, and an exchange of good wishes. Four-year-old Luka was especially happy... Those who address the rehabilitation center require psychological, physical, and social support. Their families are in difficult financial situations, and our work is aimed at improving the beneficiaries' psychosocial well-being, restoring their emotional stability, and facilitating their reintegration into society. The process joins an individualized approach, taking into account evaluation of needs and psychological condition of a person.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In one of the IDP collective centers of Kutaisi, women's mutual assistance group initiates the rehabilitation of a playground. Our organization is providing financial support, and everyone—fathers, grandfathers—participates in the work. Soon, children will be able to play on this playground, and it will bring joy to everyone.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent," the Women's Information Center, and Charity Humanitarian Women Fund “Sukhumi”.
The publication prepared by the Women Fund “Sukhumi” is based on a quantitative study conducted in November–December 2025, involving 540 women respondents from 10 municipalities of Western Georgia: Tskaltubo, Kutaisi, Khoni, Terjola, Vani, Chokhatauri, Senaki, Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha and Khobi. The study examines women’s safety, experiences of domestic violence and technology-facilitated violence, as well as awareness of, access to and trust in support services.
The study revealed that women’s safety is most affected by unemployment, the risk of losing a job, poverty, migration and insufficient access to services. Stigma surrounding domestic violence also remains a significant problem, often preventing women from openly acknowledging their personal experiences and seeking help. The data also showed that, despite increased awareness of available services, many women still do not have precise information about whom to contact and how to seek assistance in cases of violence or danger.
One of the key findings of the publication is that preventing violence and protecting women cannot be achieved through information-sharing alone. It is essential to strengthen reliable, confidential, geographically and financially accessible services, especially for vulnerable groups: internally displaced women, socially vulnerable women, women living in rural areas and women responsible for caring for persons with disabilities or older family members.
The project is implemented with the support of Brot für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The problem of violence against women remains a pressing issue. Informational meetings held in communities confirm this. Participants note that the number of families under the risk of violence has increased:
"Unfortunately, psychological violence still goes unrecognized. Many women consider it normal. This attitude prevents them from understanding the problem. The number of cases has increased, but women often avoid talking about it."
"When a conflict between spouses remains unresolved for months, physical violence can occur at any moment."
Meeting participants discuss problems and solutions. They believe that support for women should be ongoing. Therefore, they pay particular attention to such meetings.
"We must provide women with information; everyone should know how to protect themselves in difficult situation; whom to address and call, and what types of assistances are available".
Meetings were held at Women Support Centers of Kutaisi, Senaki, Zugdidi, and Khobi.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The "Social House for Community Needs" initiative, presented by Senaki mutual assistance group, will soon be launched.
Small household appliances and garden tools are already purchased by group members for shared use as part of the initiative.
A Karcher high-pressure washing machine will completely replace the hand wash of carpets, cars, and other bulky items, making the work easier for women and men and improving the well-being of the community.
Tools needed for garden and yard improvement will help community members address common problems that have existed in the settlement for years.
The entire IDP community: women, men, and youth will benefit from the services of the “Social House”.
Members of the mutual assistance group have new ideas for the future related to expanding the functions of the “Social House”.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent," the Women's Information Center, and Charity Humanitarian Women Fund “Sukhumi”.
A master class for women was organized by graduates of the manicure course at Senaki Community Center. The event was part of a civic initiative that has been running in the Senaki IDP settlement from November to January.
Master class participant: This was my first time practicing this procedure with a specialist. It's a very good initiative. We not only saw what our girls learned, but we also enjoyed the day.
One of the graduates: I received the best opportunity, and as a beginner, I'm very happy that women saw my possibilities.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
