An online petition was registered at a meeting of Khoni Women Initiative Group together with group members. The aim of the petition is to promote the introduction of a Homeowners' Association development program into the budget of the local municipality.
In frames of the program, the maintenance of the own and common property of the Homeowners’ Association will be ensured with the participation of the municipality. Through projects and activities implemented on the principle of co-financing, the municipality will help the population to improve the environment they live and at the same time, favorable conditions will be created for the development of civil society.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The ordinary meeting was attended by members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group, as well as residents of the IDP settlement “cottages”.
According to the agenda, they discussed identified problems related to the arrangement of drainage canals, a sports ground, the problem of the roof in the settlement of Nikea Street, and the necessity to form a “homeowners’ association” in Choma settlement.
The group members decided to find a lobbyist to speed up the problem solution that concern people living in the IDP settlement of Kutaisi municipality.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
In September, Members of Tskaltubo Women Initiative Group met again to identify and advocate their problems. During the meeting, successful cases were discussed and it was noted how important the theoretical knowledge acquired during the work is for practical activities.
During the meeting they talked about the main problems of the IDP settlement. New issues were identified: creation of a recreational area in the community, installation of speed bumps for traffic safety. An action plan for timely resolution of problems was outlined. A “one-stop shop” meeting was planned to be held in October for effective advocacy.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
An informational meeting was held with members of Zugdidi Women Initiative Group. During the meeting the participants discussed the situation regarding the advocacy of individual problems. The group leader familiarized the participants with the letters that were sent to the City Hall and read announced the received responses. The process is active, but there are issues that require additional effort. The meeting participants also received information about planned activities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
With our help, Ukrainian teenagers from Kutaisi joined the American Spaces summer camp in Tskaltubo. Under the program “Sonyashnik”, with financial assistance of the US Embassy in Georgia, they were sent to the camp for 4 days. The children made friends with Georgian children and had a great time. Parents thanked us as we provide information that may be useful to them.
It is gratifying that one of our beneficiaries, Victorya Kravchenko, has completed a manicure course. And one organization issued grant to: Yulia Rezvan - for the equipment of a bakery, Ekaterina Mirnaya - for a car wash and Irina Kozak - for weaving Afro-braids. All this will help improve the economic condition of their families.
For refugees from Ukraine, the psychological support they receive in Fund “Sukhumi” is of great importance. We also informed them that the German organization CRISP provides psychological consultations. Those who wish to attend, filled out the questionnaire and will receive the service they need.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Psychologist Manana Gotsiridze met 17 members of 5 families who came to Georgia from Ukraine because of the war. Our organization assisted them not only with necessary products, but also with solution of their psychological problems. The psychologist started to work with trauma, with stress... According to the Ukrainians, such support is especially necessary for people who experienced the war, regardless of their age.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Independence Day of Ukraine in Tbilisi was celebrated with a march with participation of Ukrainians. The national anthem of Ukraine was played on the city streets, and the participants held a symbolic flag of 32 meters long in their hands, because Independent Ukraine is 32 years old.
The main day of Ukraine was also celebrated in Kutaisi. Our organization included Ukrainian beneficiaries in the action of solidarity organized by our fellow citizens. The event was held on the White Bridge.
For the second time Ukraine and Ukrainians living in different countries celebrate Independence Day in conditions of war with Russia expressing great love towards their country, with desire and hope to return home.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Tskaltubo Women Initiative Group actively holds meetings with representatives of IDP communities in order to advocate issues that are important to them.
For the given moment, the group is working on the problem of stray dogs on Abkhazeti street. On the basis of the response received from the local authorities, they look for the ways to solve the problem.
The initiative group often organizes the cleaning of the territory of the settlement from weeds. In August, sewer wells were also cleaned, the adjacent territory, buildings and basements were also cleaned with special sprays.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The members of the women initiative group of the village Pakhulani - Tsalenjikha Municipality discussed the issue of advocacy along with summarizing the year and setting future plans. According to the advocacy plan, September activities were scheduled.
