"I did not expect that my family would receive so many products from the Fund. It was very touching. This is the first time I have received such big assistance here in Georgia. And most importantly, it is not formal, dry, or for showing off. I felt warmth from everyone I talked to. It gave me hope that, despite all odds, everything would turn out well.
"Many thanks to your fund for helping my family. May God protect all of you and bless you with a hundredfold return for your kindness."
"From the bottom of my heart, I thank everyone who takes part in it. May God bless you with good health and well-being."
These are reviews of Ukrainian women who have received support from our organization.
It all started in February.
On the first day of the war, February 24, we made an appeal of solidarity to the women of Ukraine.
We collected 10000 GEL and sent parcels on February 28.
A training with the members of the women initiative group of the village Koki - Zugdidi municipality, was held on the topic: "Women and youth in peace movement, promoting the implementation of UN resolutions 1325 and 2250". The participants talked about the importance of women's role in peacekeeping activities.
The second part of the training was devoted to the discussion of Resolution 1325. The members of the group worked on the main activities that will contribute to the implementation of Resolution 1325 at the municipal level.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
During the meeting with Senaki women initiative group members, the participants viewed a film about domestic violence and coducted a discussion. The participants discussed the facts of femicide and spoke about the need to break stereotypes. At the initiative of the women group members, three information meetings were held with different groups.
Members of Senaki youth group were actively involved in the campaign against violence. The participants talked about the importance of involving young people in violence prevention. It was noted that it is necessary to provide the society with more information about the existing mechanisms for the assistance of violence victims. It is also important to increase the involvement of young people in prevention process.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Training was conducted for the youth initiative group of the village Didinedzi - Zugdidi municipality. The topic of the training was: "Women and youth in the peace movement: promoting the implementation of UN resolutions 1325 and 2250" – discussion of this difficult topic was held on the background of interesting and fun activities. During the training, peace initiatives were discussed. Children were involved in group work and expressed their opinions on various topical issues.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
We have added 32 new people to our database in December,.
Last month of the year:
- We helped 45 families with food and hygiene products (that is 98 people)
- 14 families were paid for accommodation
- 5 families were paid utility bills
- The half of amount of operations for two oncology patients was paid. Payment for medical examination was also paid for one of them.
- One man was paid an amount for phone calls
- Psychological consultations were held for up to 30 people.
On December 15, a training on: “The best practice for helping and supporting people affected by the war” was held. Everyone who works in the support group took part in it. Trainer Keti Vasadze shared with us the experience developed by the European Union. We jointly discussed the areas of our work, structured them and developed new ideas.
On December 19, our Fund organized a celebration dedicated to St. Nicholas Day in the conference hall of Kutaisi state university. There were greetings, songs, dances, performance, buffet table. The event was attended by Ukrainian children and their mothers, as well as local authorities and representatives of partner NGOs. According to tradition, the children received gifts from the kind grandfather Nicholas.
Ukrainians especially note our support and are very grateful for it.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Teachers, members of the Gender Equality Council, City Hall staff and representatives of the social agency participated in information meetings at the City Hall of Khobi municipality. An information meeting was also held at the public School No 3 - Samtredia and was attended by teachers and school administration.
During the meetings, it was noted that, envisaging the importance of the problem, it is important for everyone to take part in the campaign of 16 Active Days against Gender-based Violence.
The participants got acquainted with the digital resource center for violence victims https://sosfsokhumi.ge/, which aroused great interest. It was noted that it is important to disseminate information about this page so that both victims and abusers can receive information about mechanisms of protection and response. All this will contribute to the prevention of violence.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
Representatives of the Fund "Sukhumi" conducted a training for the members of Khoni Youth Club on the topic: "Women and youth in the peace movement, promoting the implementation of 1325 and 2250 UN Resolution". Conversations about such issues as peace and international resolutions were interesting for young people. All participants were actively involved in role-playing games.
Meetings were also held with Khoni women initiative groups. The ladies presented a brief report of the activities, achievements and challenges of the international campaign.
During another meeting, the second group of Khoni women initiative group also discussed the challenges and achievements, as well as the advocacy process. They reviewed the activities connected with the events held within the framework of the 16-day international campaign.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
During the meeting of Tskaltubo Women Initiative Group, the participants talked about the project work, the results of advocacy and future plans.
The participants received information about the strategy developed by local structures - the strategy for the implementation of Resolution 1325 in the field was developed during the training.
In order to implement the tasks included in the strategy, the women group continues to actively cooperate with local structures.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Two more information meetings were held in December with the support of the Equality Fund (Canada).
The first meeting was held in the conference hall of Chokhatauri City Council (participants: kindergarten teachers and directors), the second meeting was held in the school of the village Etseri - Terjola municipality (participants: high school students and teachers).
During the meeting they talked about the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence and the importance of community involvement in the process of eliminating violence. Everyone noted that active participation is needed in order to reveal the facts in time and then react to them.
The participants got interested in the web page of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" - https://sosfsokhumi.ge/, which contains comprehensive information about the mechanisms of response and victims’ support.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
