A meeting of a round table format was held in the hall of Samtredia Educational Resource Center.
A lawyer of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" spoke about national referral procedures for the identification of the victims of violence against women and/or domestic violence, their protection, assistance and rehabilitation.
Meeting participants received information about the important role and positive impact of non-governmental organizations, and also they got acquainted with the services of our organization.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
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Information meetings were held in all ten Women Support Centers. The meeting participants heard information about services for victims of violence, and got acquainted with NGO programs in direction of violence prevention and assistance to victims.
The meeting participants also talked about the needs of women: it was noted that new professions and programs to improve economic opportunities will contribute to the independence of women and their integration into society.
Participants clearly noted that women are not protected. They are victims of harmful stereotypes. They believe that information and education will create a preventive environment and it is necessary to improve the work in this regard.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
On hot summer days, a person’s mind is focused on relax, so the topic of the psychologist’s meetings was “Relax and Rest.” Due to the busy modern life, rest has become increasingly important, because it is necessary to recuperate after a week full of work and household work.
When we think of rest, the first thing that comes to mind is sleep, but sleep is not enough. There are different forms of relax. The meeting discussed 7 forms of relax: physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional, sensory and creative relax. Vacation is not a trip out of town or abroad once a year. We can choose a simple activity from the types of relax and do it every day - it is necessary for internal peace and well-being.
Psychologist of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" Ekaterine Kvachakidze held July meetings at Women Support Centers of Chokhatauri, Khurcha (Zugdidi municipality), Samtredia, Tskaltubo and Tsalenjikha.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A new training course has started for the women from Terjola - practical work is held at the aesthetic center “Sofiana” under the guidance of its founder, cosmetologist Sophia Bandzeladze.
Beneficiaries of the day rehabilitation center will study classical cosmetology, face skin types, associated diseases, care, cleansing, mezotherapy, chemical peeling and face massage.
According to the experience of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, this training course will give Terjola women a new professional skill that they can turn into an own business.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
30 medical workers (from Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Chokhatauri, Terjola, Samtredia municipalities) attended the training, which was held in Tskaltubo.
The topic of the training was “The role of medical staff in violence prevention and victim protection”. Using a variety of methods, participants discussed the different issues, including: violence against women and children, the Istanbul Convention, referral mechanisms, victim identification groups...
According to them, this work is relevant and necessary:
“For me, as a doctor, the training was interesting. The information received, the interesting methods and the environment were productive"...
“The training format allowed us to talk about the reasons of the problem, to analyze when we behave correctly and incorrectly. It is necessary for medical staff to understand their direct responsibility".
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
Training course for another group has completed at the Kutaisi Day Rehabilitation Center. Women learned the secret of mastering polymer clay and received certificates.
Their reviews are as follows:
“I couldn’t even dream of such therapy. And I also learned a new profession”.
“You did a miracle in my life - you gave me my strength back”.
“I appeared in the right place at the right time with the right people. I wasn’t to thank all members of the Fund".
“In case of your support, I will continue this work in the future. I feel myself happy. Thanks for this".
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A round table was held in the village of Koki (Zugdidi municipality). A lawyer of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” spoke about identifying victims of violence against women and/or domestic violence, their protection, assistance, national referral and rehabilitation procedures, as well as the services of our organization. The meeting participants received information about the role and positive impact of NGOs.
One of the meeting participants noted: “The services of non-governmental organizations are important for different groups. Being a victim of violence, your rehabilitation service helped me a lot, today I have become more independent and strong.”
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The work of the Women Support Centers shjould identify the families under the relationship crisis. Information about women's rights and conflict management issues is preventive measure and reduces the risk of violence.
New beneficiaries are added to meetings every month, also the number of people using the services of a psychologist has also increased. All this contributes to the creation of a non-violent environment in society.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
