The publication “Needs Assessment of Women and Youth according to the Gender Responsive Early Warning System (GREWS)” was prepared. This is an analysis of a study carried out in 6 municipalities (Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Tsalenjikha, Zugdidi).
The Gender Responsive Early Warning System (GREWS) is an effective tool for early response to population problems.
The aim of the research is to identify the problems of women and girls in six municipalities, identify prior issues and advocate them at the local and central levels.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Within the framework of the project “Youth Initiatives for a Healthy Environment” Members of Kutaisi Youth Initiative Group spoke about the progress of the project. They noted that they had the logo of the club ready, T-shirts were ordered, and now they are actively continuing to work on the implementation of the prescribed activities.
As for the women's initiative group, they had online meeting with the deputy head of the service for the development of infrastructure, improvement and cleaning of the city of Kutaisi municipality Karlo Kukhianidze. The members of the group received an answer from a competent person to their questions. The representative of the City Hall promised them to check a number of issues and assist in submission with relevant services.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
An online meeting was held with the women initiative group of Khoni municipality, which was attended by representatives of the City Hall. From them the women received information - at what stage is their statement related to the problem they are advocating. According to representatives of the City Hall, the issue is relevant and will be resolved positively.
The second group of women also started advocating the problem. They demand to whitewash the trees in the IDP village. The online meeting with them was attended by Deputy Mayor Manana Gopodze and other representatives of the City Hall. They hope that, with the support of the City Hall, the problem they raise, will be resolved soon.
September was special for Khoni youth initiative group. They are successfully implementing a small project "We love Abkhazia" within the framework of the sub-grant program.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Online meetings summarized the results of the five-month training course with the youth. On September 20, representatives of Kobuleti and Chokhatauri municipalities took part in the final meeting, and on September 22, the youth from Terjola, Samtredia and Bagdati municipalities.
The leaders of the Youth Centers made interesting presentations, and active discussions took place.
This was the assessment of one part of the participants:
“We are ready to continue close cooperation with the Fund“ Sukhumi”.
“We saw very active and capable young people who can talk with their peers on topical issues.”
“I saw how responsibly my daughter was preparing the task. She has become more active. "
"Through the presentations, the youth presented important topics in an interesting way
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The online round table brought together local referral entities of Terjola municipality: members of the City Council Gender Equality Council, representatives of local government and police, school teachers, an educational resource center, and medical personnel.
During the meeting a presentation was made regarding the research conducted by the Fund “Sukhumi” on monitoring the services available to victims. The conversation also touched the important issues: statistics existing in the municipality in terms of arresting orders, identification of problems and assistance to the victim.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Zugdidi Women initiative groups are working on solution of identified problems. The group of Koki prepared a letter addressed to the Mayor, collected signatures and began the active advocacy for the installation of street lighting and benches near the sports rounds. Zugdidi group began to advocate the issue of cleaning the territory adjacent to the IDP settlement from weeds and thorns.
Within the framework of the Fund “Sukhumi” sub-grant program, Koki Youth Initiative Group is implementing a project “Healthy Environment for a Better Future”. The aim of the project is to establish a healthy lifestyle in the community and school.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
The women initiative group of the village Pakhulani (Tsalenjikha municipality) is working on solution of the problems identified in the community. Absence of garbage bins, which creates a difficult situation, was observed. The group prepared a letter addressed to the Mayor, collected signatures of the residents and started advocating.
Within the framework of the sub-grant of the Fund "Sukhumi", the initiative group of the village Lia, is implementing a project "Youth for a Healthy Ecological Environment". An eco-club was created in school. The children began to work on the activities envisaged by the project.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
September was active with informational meetings: at the meetings, which were held in various communities, both online and offline formats were used.
At information meetings, cases of domestic violence were identified, based on necessity, they were re-addressed to a psychologist and a lawyer.
In order to advocate actual problems, the mobilizers of the Women Support Centers, met with representatives of local self-government throughout the month.
Information meetings were held in all ten municipalities and included 158 people.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Partner organization “Imedi” held meetings with small groups and individuals in Zugdidi regarding the application “Online-Vote-O-Meter”.
Some of the young people filled in the application on the spot, which turned out to be interesting for them. They expressed a desire that they will definitely include others, since the process of comparing the vision of citizens with the programs of the party is interesting. The application is active, and they can fill it in and share information with their close people any time.
The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,
women’s Foundation (Sweden)
Another informational meeting on “Voters’ Advice Application” was held with the members of Kortskheli youth club - future entrepreneurs. The youth had many questions, and the meeting was interactive. Some of the meeting participants cannot take part in the elections because of their age, although this information is important for them for two reasons: they can easily provide assistance to older people interested in the application, and through such a platform, after several years they will make a meaningful decision at the ballot boxes.
The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,
women’s Foundation (Sweden)