This is a project, with the help of which a solar energy system was installed in the Fund "Sukhumi" rehabilitation center on August 4, which allows us to save consumed electricity and natural gas.
The above mentioned activity allows us to take care not only of our women, but also of the environment. This was a gift of the organization "Gamarjoba” (Hello).
The first phase of the project has already been completed and the second phase, which includes the dissemination of information, is ahead.
“They have different characters, but all of them have one goal, to learn needlework and start a small business,” says the master Amida Akhalaya. – One of them chose the direction of bed linen, the second wants to paint bags, the third decided to sew festive dresses for children...
In the Day Center of the village Pakhulani, Tsalenjikha municipality, five more women learned the art of cutting and sewing. Regular courses have finished and women have motivation to improve their lives in the village.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Women came to each lesson with pleasure, as all of them were an interesting innovation and another step towards professionalism.
And so, the ordinary courses of work on polymer clay were successfully completed in the Day Rehabilitation Center of the Women Fund "Sukhumi".
The participants learned how to create original necklaces, accessories, different compositions. At the end, an exhibition of graduates' works was organized, which aroused great interest of the staff. All participants were given certificates – now they can use the acquired knowledge and experience in practice.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Rehabilitation Center of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" carried out a comprehensive work for women victims of violence with the participation of social worker, lawyer, psychologist and teacher, who works with children.
In August there were 6 people in the Center - 2 women with children.
One of the beneficiaries noted: “Many thanks for the comfort, for the service, for the advice, for the assistance provided. I didn't know what it was. You made me na my children feel happy”.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In August, the psychologist visited the Women Support Centers of Bagdati, Kobuleti, Tkibuli, Terjola and Senaki. Group and individual meetings were held with participation of 50 beneficiaries.
9 beneficiaries from the regions received online individual psychotherapeutic consultations. Active work with 17 beneficiaries and one married couple was held in Kutaisi, in the office of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”.
Permanent work brings positive results for each beneficiary.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The lawyer of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" held group and individual information meetings: in the village Didi Nedzi (Zugdidi municipality), Dimi (Bagdati municipality), Senaki and Tkibuli. The group meetings were attended by representatives of the City Hall, school teachers and representatives of civil society. During the meetings, a presentation of the web page - "Digital Resource Center of Services for Victims of Violence" was made.
In Tsalenjikha, an individual consultation was given to a woman about the status of a single mother and in Vani - about divorce to a woman who was a victim of violence. All meetings were organized by the Women Support Centers.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
158 people joined the mobilization meetings organized by the Women Support Centers in August. Issues of domestic violence, responses and effective mechanisms of victim assistance have become the basis for active discussions. Participants analyzed the facts of femicide. They noted: “We should not be indifferent when cases of femicide have become so frequent. This is an alarming indicator and requires a greater response from both the state and society”.
The meetings showed the necessity to strengthen the role of the Women Support Centers in terms of informing the population so that as many people as possible know that violence is punishable and the victim is not alone.
The Women Support Centers of Samtredia, Terjola, Tkibuli, Vani, Bagdati, Senaki, Tsalenjikha, Zugdidi, Chokhatauri and Kobuleti, along with informing the population, revealed eight new cases of violence during the month. The response has already begun, the beneficiaries are actively using the services of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" - this increases the guarantees of the victim's safety.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Permanent Parliamentary Council for Gender Equality and the Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee held a working meeting with representatives of international and local non-governmental organizations regarding the implementation of the 9th recommendation out of 12 recommendations of the European Union, which is related to gender equality issues.
The meeting highlighted several key issues in the direction of gender equality: the reaffirmation of the state's commitment to gender equality, the launch of the idea of women's economic empowerment, and the implementation of legislative measures that will be in line with the Istanbul Convention.
In her speech, Eka Gamakharia, head of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" Tbilisi office, emphasized the importance of women's economic empowerment for the prevention of violence against women and effective response. According to the promise of the Permanent Parliamentary Council for Gender Equality, a personal working meeting will be dedicated to the detailed discussion of the mentioned issue.
"I was lucky that I was connected to the Fund Sukhumi”. The day when I was presented with the phone, will follow me for the rest of my life. Thanks to these amazing people I got my faith back".
The Women Fund "Sukhumi” has a tradition of telling people: 'You are not alone. It's a motivation for me to continue life with hope."
This was the feedback of the action, within the framework of which 10 women from vulnerable groups were given mobile phones equipped with the SAFE YOU application and a SOS button as a gift. The action covered 7 municipalities: Terjola, Bagdati, Tkibuli, Samtredia, Senaki, Zugdidi and Kobuleti. Local self-government representatives also participated in the action. All this helps to better understand the social situation of the beneficiaries.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
