Khoni Women's Network implements two civil initiatives. The first initiative will solve the problem of 40 families living in house No. 10 of the IDP settlement, related to flooding of basements during rain.
The implementation of the second initiative will solve the problem of heavy rainfall for 40 families living in house No. 15.
It is difficult for residents of both houses to get out of the entrances during rain - the entrances are flooded, water flows into the basements.
The members of the women's network consulted with specialists. Their recommendation is to make a barrier for water from the side of the pedestrian path.
The members of the women's network have already purchased the necessary materials and equipment, and are now planning specific work.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Stray dogs, the need for street lighting, a pedestrian path, a sidewalk, and restraining barriers - these problems were discussed by women living in different residential houses buildings on 53 Shervashidze Street, Kutaisi.
A member of the initiative group, Rimma Kalandia, who has attended training on advocacy issues, has met with women from the IDP settlement for the third time, she shares her knowledge and experience and calls for increased civic responsibility.
- Yes, we are often disappointed, but despite this, we must actively engage in advocacy for the community problems and seek their solution, - noted the meeting participants.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
A meeting of the general network of IDP women and girls was held online with participation of the women initiative groups of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Zugdidi and Senaki municipalities.
The meeting summarized the results of the current work within the framework of "Civil Initiatives". It was noted that the process of purchasing inventory envisaged by the project has been completed in the IDP communities. Members of the initiative group are ready to implement civil initiatives. Activities for the next month have already been planned.
The project is implemented with the support of the UN Women organization
Members of Senaki women's network purchased six water pumps as part of the "support for civil initiatives". The pumps will serve 12 buildings and will make it easier for residents to pump water out of basements, if necessary.
As part of the second initiative, members of the group purchased five mowers. Their use will reduce the threat posed by weeds.
Women leaders, activists, and community residents were actively involved in the implementation of civil initiatives.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Within the framework of civil initiatives, the first stage – the procurement process has been completed!
Members of Kutaisi Women’s Network represent four settlements of the municipality.
IDPs living in the former music boarding school (58 Chavchavadze Street) purchased a lawn mower, an electric sprayer and a water pipe.
Residents of the cottage No 2 on Guram Gabeskiria Street also decided to buy a lawn mower and a water pipe, a pruner, a saw on batteries and other items.
In the third IDP settlement (21Sergo Zakariadze St), the initiative group purchased the necessary materials (cement, mesh, electrode, paints...) to install the gates and equip the entrance.
The group created in the fourth community (3 Leselidze St.) decided to solve the problem of the flooded basement – they purchased: a water pump, electric cable, oil, etc.
The implementation of civil initiatives will contribute to the safety of residents of four IDP communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
A working meeting with women and girls of the third and fourth initiative groups was held at the office of the Women Fund "Sukhumi".
The participants spoke about the dynamics of the advocacy process, about completed and unfinished work, and identified new problems that they plan to solve within the framework of this project.
The members of the initiative group also noted the changes and skills that they acquired during the project.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
In connection with the International Day of Peace, on the initiative of the Fund "Sukhumi", the day of Georgian-Abkhazian and Ossetian cuisine was celebrated in the border village Khurcha. Such event helps to settle the conflict and warm the relations. The informal environment showed that we have a lot in common from a culinary point of view. It is important to preserve the traditions specific to each corner. The event was held within the framework of the strategy developed by the Fund "Sukhumi". Members of Koki women and youth initiative group took an active part in the event. Both local and IDP community representatives were invited.
The members of Tskaltubo initiative group celebrated the International Day of Peace in a different format. Based on the peace strategy, an exhibition of Georgian, Abkhazian and Ossetian dishes was held. Members of the youth initiative group were also involved in the event. Especially for this day, the young people presented the dishes that were characteristic of Georgian, Abkhazian and Ossetian cuisine. The participants of the event heard a presentation about the activities carried out in the direction of peace. The need and importance of restoring peace and trust was voiced by the participants.
The members of women and youth initiative group of the village Didinedzi - Zugdidi municipality held a meeting in a different format in connection with the International Day of Peace. Based on the peace strategy, an exhibition of paintings made by young people was held. Banners were prepared with messages on relevant topic. It was noted that similar initiatives contribute to the regulation of peace processes and the restoration of relations.
