Women of the village Pakhulani (Tsalenjikha municipality) joined the action of solidarity.
They discussed the current issue, its importance and meaning in existing situation.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Solidarity, Feminism, Women movement in Georgia, First Georgian feminist women, Their merits and achievements These issues were discussed with members of Tskaltubo Youth Initiative Group.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Consultative meeting was held with Zugdidi IDP Women Initiative Group. The group members were prepared to conduct the survey.
40 women with different statuses living in different collective centers will be interviewed in Zugdidi Municipality. The aim of the survey is to establish a social profile of IDP collective centers and privatized facilities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
IDP women initiative group is actively working in Tskaltubo. The group members started a survey process to identify social needs and problems in IDP collective settlements. The purpose of the survey is to present the problematic issues of IDPs, to further advocate for them according to priority and to solve them in cooperation with the local self-government.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Why is solidarity important? - this term is gaining special power in today's reality.
This topic was discussed by the members of the youth and women initiative groups of the village Didinedzi (Zugdidi Municipality).
They also got acquainted with the history of the origin and recognition of International Women's Day, March 8.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Letter from our Donor Organization -Brot für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Berlin,17 March 2022
Dear sisters and brothers,
Dear friends and colleagues,
Dear partners in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries,
We cannot imagine your situationatthe moment.And we lack words to expressour feelings as we witness theimmeasurableamount ofsuffering in these days.War isincredibly horribleandcruel, war leads to destruction and death–warcontains everything which we wantedto overcome together in common serviceand inourpartnershipfor life in dignity.War is aterrible attempt to cutconnections and to divide humans, it is carried out to destroyclose andlongtermrelations.
At the moment our means to change thissituationare limited. But we wouldliketo reassure you that we want to dofor youwhateverispossible.We want tosupport you and stand with you as much as we can. Please tell us what youneed, what is happening, what we can do for you now–because situations andneeds change quickly. We build on information from your side when we takedecisions.We try to react as fast as we can and to be as flexible as possible. Ourhumanitarian branch Diakonie Katastrophenhilfehas installed anemergencyfund, and wereceivedonationsin order to expand this fund. We are alsoclosely connected to political and ecumenical processes of dialogue, we areengaged in building bridges between countries and groups and conflictingparties. We raise our voice together with churches and civil societyorganizations–and we speak out also for those who at the moment have nochanceto raise their voices.We put as much resources as possible into disasterrelief, and by doing sowe want to express active solidarity with our partners inUkraine and with all refugees in the neighbouring countries, as well as with the refugees who come toGermanyin these days.
A meeting-consultation was held with the IDP Women Initiative Group Kutaisi Municipality, which was attended by 12 members.
According to the agenda of the meeting, a developed questionnaire was discussed with the participants, which aims to study the needs of IDPs living in collective centers. Advocacy and resolution of these issues are also planned.
Tasks were personally distributed and decisions were made on all technical issues.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
On March 15-16 Mrs. Lia Kaplan – Director of USAID Georgia Office for Democracy, Human Rights and Governance, Mrs. Tamar Sirbiladze - Rights and Resilience Team Leader, Mr. Giorgi Khechinashvili - Senior Advisor of Youth Programs visited the Fund “Sukhumi” office in Kutaisi. They talked with the executors of the project "Bridging the Gap - People to people Initiatives for Conflict Resolution", heard the information about the results of the work done and discussed future plans.
They also met with representatives of youth and women initiative groups in Tskaltubo and Senaki.
Participants talked about the important activities that are carried out within the project, about interesting meetings, experiences etc.
The meetings were held in an informal and pleasant environment.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Assistance to Ukrainian women from the Women Fund "Sukhumi" - this is written on all parcels sent to Ukraine. The women organization envisaged the list of needs released by the Ukrainian Embassy.
Women in war need specific assistance and that is why the parcels consisted of: food for children and newborns, medicines, hygiene items...
This is how the Women Fund "Sukhumi" expressed solidarity to Ukrainian women.
