The Women's Fund "Sukhumi" launched a new campaign about gender disinformation with the slogan "Embrace the truth, reject gender disinformation."
As part of the campaign, we run an Instagram page called womenfundsukhumi. You can follow us and read our informative posts, particularly about what gender disinformation is and the myths and stereotypes that exist.
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Psychologist Manana Gotsiridze conducted rehabilitation sessions mainly online: 9 phone calls and 12 meetings on Internet platforms.
The work also took place in the office of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” - 10 psychotherapeutic consultations were held.
All beneficiaries received appropriate competent assistance, necessary information and advice. They were able to focus on the positive moments.
The psychologist actively worked in the rehabilitation center of the Fund “Sukhumi”, with three women and two children. Before leaving, one of them said: “I didn’t want to come here, but now I’m very happy. The center staff created a pleasant, warm family environment for us. A psychologist, a social worker, and a lawyer worked with us. My love for life, faith and joy returned to me. Thank you very much!"
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The monitoring group of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” started to work on a new research, the aim of which is to study the effectiveness of existing services for victims of violence against women/domestic violence and develop recommendations for improving efficiency in order to identify necessary strategies and new approaches.
Information will be collected on existing (and/or planned) services for victims of violence against women/domestic violence. The work of service providers will be presented, the attitudes, moods and expectations of recipients/beneficiaries of services will be studied. To find best practices in this regard, the monitoring team will review various documents.
In May, 10 in-depth interviews with beneficiaries were conducted, which made it possible to study the current situation in this regard based on specific cases.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Informing the public about victim support services is an important segment of the meetings of the Women Support Centers, on the basis of which cases are identified and responded. This is where women's needs are becoming obvious. The meetings have already brought results. Specific beneficiaries have appeared who are ready to receive existing services. Based on the case analysis, they were redirected in a subsequent way.
The meetings were held in Terjola, Bagdati, Kobuleti, Samtredia and Khobi municipalities. Violence prevention and victim identification remains the main direction of work of Women Support Centers.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The survey process has been actively launched among members of the Women's mutual assistance group; the survey will identify, women who want to start their own small business. The Women Fund “Sukhumi” will support the following directions: sewing and art, poultry farming, cooking, and cleaning services.
As a result of the survey, five women living in the target municipalities will receive small grants and will be able to purchase appropriate tools and equipment. Women's work will raise the self-esteem of each of them and empower their families.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
Mastering a new profession and occupational therapy are the best methods for increasing self-esteem and motivation. The day rehabilitation center of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” often makes such beneficial changes in people's lives. Having gained knowledge, women continue to work independently.
This time, under our umbrella, a new cutting and sewing course has started in Senaki municipality. The sewing salon “MK” has become a basic center for training in practical skills and a partner of the project as it has high social responsibility.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Information meetings initiated by the Women Support Centers of the Fund “Sukhumi” continue in various communities. It is still important to inform the public about assistance and support services for victims of domestic violence. Women participants discuss problems of society, women's needs and look for ways of their solution.
In May, families under the crisis were identified - they will be the users of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” services. Early response to conflicts is aimed at violence prevention, which is very important.
The meetings were held at Women Support Centers of Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Senaki, Vani and Chokhatauri.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Another meeting of the women's mutual support group in Vani ended with a good result - the problem of one of the victims of domestic violence was solved. After our meetings, she became stronger, there was constructive cooperation with the local government - all this helped to solve the problem and gave the group motivation that the condition of many women will improve.
Members of Zugdidi and Chokhatauri women groups became active. Women mutual support group of Kobuleti in cooperation with the Gender Equality Council solved the problem of one of the participants, which seemed to be very difficult to them. Terjola group actively participated in grant competitions, the members of the group have great support from the Fund "Sukhumi" and the local self-government.
The project assistant held meetings in Chokhatauri, Tskaltubo, Zugdidi, Kobuleti and Vani, and the group leaders held meetings in the other five municipalities.
12 consultations in the office, online meetings with 12 beneficiaries, 7 phone calls from those with whom she had previously conducted sessions - this was the April of the psychologist of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” - Manana Gotsiridze. All consultations concerned the emotional state of people, their pain and experiences. The task of the psychologist was to calm them down and improve the basis of internal resources.
Feedback from one beneficiary: “You helped me to find strength, cope with life difficulties, acquire new skills, re-evaluate problems and learn to control my emotions”.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
