An information meeting was held in the IDP community of the Choma district, (3 Leselidze Street) Kutaisi. The community leader spoke about the forms of civic engagement and its importance in solving existing problems. The main problem of the community is damp walls. Women began the process of advocacy. A statement with signatures was prepared and submitted to Kutaisi City Hall for response.
The people participating in our project, who gained knowledge and skills, are now trying to mobilize and empower the women of the community to solve problems.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
During an online meeting, members of Kutaisi Women's Network identified problems, discussed problems that are important to their communities. Their activity will help to strengthen the community and support women's initiatives.
Women from Kutaisi and representatives of four municipalities, will take part in human security training, which will be held in Batumi.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
During the information meeting, an active member of the initiative group spoke about the forms of civic participation, its necessity and problems of community. An acute problem for internally displaced persons living in Kutaisi, in the administrative building of a former tractor factory, is damp walls, which pose a threat to the health of residents and the building itself.
The meeting reviewed a statement, which will be supported by signatures and handed over to local authorities to take appropriate measures.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
The meeting participants were happy to note that the problematic gutters were replaced with new ones, and small windows were installed in the basements from almost all sides... However, the damaged façade of the building still remains an acute problem.
A working meeting was held with IDP women living in the building of a former clinical hospital on Otskheli Street in Kutaisi.
Members of the Women Initiative Group share their experience with the village residents and note that in order to preserve property it is necessary to work as a team and equally share responsibilities.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
The information meeting held in Senaki was aimed at highlighting women's initiatives. Participants spoke about problems that are especially relevant in IDP communities. The entire group participates in the problem ranking process. After the identification, it is planned to support women’s initiatives, which means mitigating the expected risks caused by the problems.
The meeting was held within the framework of the project “Network of Women and Girls Peace Ambassadors”. The project aims to strengthen the network's capacity and support women's initiatives in IDP communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
- What did the project work give us, what did we plan, what results did we receive and what didn't work - these questions were answered by the members of Senaki youth group at the last meeting. According to them, working on the project developed their skills, increased self-confidence and activism. The most important result was the popularization of the topic of peace. Young people will try to implement peace initiatives in the future. The members of the Women Initiative Group specified the details of the advocacy plan and the persons responsible for the activities. In the coming months, they will try to advocate the problems that the group members have already identified.
The members of the youth initiative groupof the village Didinedzi - Zugdidi municipality once again emphasized the importance of youth involvement in peace processes. The young people realized that their role in the process of establishing peace is great. They will work in the direction of peace also next month. The members of Didinedzi women initiative group discussed the resolution of the issues that emerged during the advocacy process. Based on the advocacy plan, the initiative group will try to solve the problems using specific activities.
During the meeting the members of the youth initiative group of the village Koki - Zugdidi municipality talked about the implemented mini-projects. The leaders of the group made short reports, presented the completed works and discussed the results. The members of Koki women initiative group talked about the progress of solving the problems identified in the advocacy process. They will actively try to continue working in this direction in the coming months.
On June 28, 2024, the representative of the Women’s Fund "Sukhumi" Tbilisi office participated in an international conference organized by the NATO Liaison Office in Georgia. The conference focused on "Strengthening the Participation of Women in Peace and Security Processes." The event was opened by Mr. Alexander Vinikov, Head of the NATO Liaison Office, and Mrs. Marie-Doha Besancenot, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy (remotely). Discussions covered topics such as "The Women’s Roles in Building and Sustaining Peace: International Best Practices and Local Experiences” and "Implementation of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security: Progress and Challenges in Women’s Participation."
The conference concluded with a roundtable discussion featuring reports from representatives of women’s non-governmental organizations in the South Caucasus, including Ekaterine Gamakharia, Head of the Tbilisi office of the Women’s Fund "Sukhumi." During the discussion, the speakers addressed the current challenges faced by peacebuilders in the South Caucasus and explored strategies to enhance the fulfillment of obligations related to the "Women, Peace, and Security" agenda.
