The "students" began their training with great interest.
At the request of activists of Senaki Women Support Center, a day center was opened. There are participants who have begun to study sewing and cutting.
The training is held in Senaki Community Educational Center (located in the IDP settlement – the former military town of Senaki).
The basic course will last two months, after which the women will have new employment opportunities.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Women are working in a bright, sunny room, and at times they create real “miracles”...
Instructor Maka Jishkariani generously shares her knowledge, experience, and many secrets with them.
A new course on working with polymer clay has opened at the Kutaisi Day Center.
Interest, diligence, and enjoyment can be felt from the very first lessons. In two months, at the final meeting, the students will organize an exhibition of their works and say that they will apply the knowledge they have gained in practice...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
During informational meetings, mobilizers of Women Support Center identified six new cases.
In all cases, the risk and probability of violence development is high. The mobilizers were actively involved in the process, using preventative measures.
Contact with a psychologist has a positive impact on the women. The women seek solutions. The mobilizers helped several beneficiaries find employment, and the risk of social conflicts in these families has been reduced.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - EvangelischerEntwicklungsdienst (Germany)
- How the problem of domestic violence is identified, how women's needs are identified and advocated, and how cases are identified and managed – these issues were discussed by mobilizers of Women Support Centers at an online meeting.
Participants focused on challenges and problems. In their opinion, the process of identifying cases of violence has become more complex, but the need to continue working in this area is clear. Therefore, informing women and implementing preventive measures will be actively continued.
Participants also discussed technical issues, such as how to reflect monthly work, results, and challenges in the reports.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A psychologist held meetings at the Women Support Centers in Vani, Tskaltubo, and Kutaisi. The topic was "How to Cope with Anger When Communicating with Children."
The topic turned out to be relevant and interesting. According to mothers, they have difficulties when coping with anger when interacting with their children. Everyone agreed that anger is generally a healthy, human emotion. Regarding anger management with children, it's a complex process. Children quickly absorb their parents' emotions, and if we manage anger correctly, we also teach them self-control. Women actively participated in the work.
The psychologist gave the women several practical tips: conserve your resources; it's difficult for a constantly tired person to control anger; find time for yourself...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A dialogue with specialists working in the field of civic education took place in an interesting format. The topic of the online meeting was "Psychosocial, Economic, Legal, and Structural Aspects of Migration and Measures of its Prevention".
We presented the results of the Fund “Sukhumi” research and the digital resource www.sosfsokhumi.ge to the participants. We discussed the main factors of women migration, the psychosocial consequences of uncontrolled migration, and the importance of reducing it.
An interesting discussion was held on migration prevention mechanisms and migration trends. Participants shared their observations regarding the fact that while in previous years migration had primarily affected urban populations, now villages are also becoming empty, as introducing innovations into agriculture is extremely difficult, soils are depleted, and incomes have significantly decreased. Successful local entrepreneurs are less popular. It was noted that it is difficult to reduce uncontrolled migration without a corresponding positive socioeconomic environment, but at the same time, it is essential for society to recognize the negative psycho-emotional consequences of migration for families: alienation, deprivation of parental warmth for children, excessive burden for the elderly, not to mention the "brain drain" and changing demographics. Therefore, they believe public dialogue on migration issues is essential.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Mutual assistance group meetings were held in municipalities of Western Georgia according to planned. Assistant Nino Chabukiani held five meetings in Terjola, Vani, Kutaisi, Tskaltubo and Kobuleti. The remaining five meetings were organized and facilitated by the leaders, who successfully completed their tasks.
During the meetings in Zugdidi, Chokhatauri, Senaki, Tsalenjikha, and Khobi, group participants discussed issues related to the civic initiative competition. Emphasis was placed on feedback, so that they would be better prepared for the next stage.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
Social work is becoming increasingly important at Women Support Centers. Para - specialists meet women with various needs. During these meetings, women share their most pressing concerns. Among the identified issues, women migration is a priority, as labor migration rates are increasing monthly.
Papa – specialists provide women with information about economic development programs, training courses for women, and refer them to existing services that meet their needs. Strengthening social work in local communities helps raise women's awareness, which is important for violence prevention.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In parallel with providing information, Women Support Centers are actively working to empower women.
With the help of mobilizers and para-specialists, five cases were addressed at Women Support Centers in Tskaltubo, Vani, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, and Chokhatauri. Various tools were used to provide support: psychological support, consultations, and referrals to specialists. Three women used psychological services and their condition improved. Thanks to the para-specialists' consultations, three women received social support.
The work of the centers to provide women's information and psychosocial support continues.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
