An informational meeting on the issues of advocacy and civic engagement was held in Kutaisi, 21 Nikea Street.
Marika Papava, a member of the initiative group who has completed training at the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, tries to discuss problems in her community and use all levers to solve them.
The main problems in the IDP community are: a malfunctioning drainage system, a flooded basement, and a damaged facade.
The initiative group has prepared a letter that will be sent to the relevant departments. After the response, it is necessary to solve the problems that threaten the health of the population.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
Tskaltubo Women Initiative Group unites representatives of three IDP communities and, accordingly, three priority problems have been selected that will receive financial support within the framework of the project "Network of Women and Young Women Peace Ambassadors".
At the ordinary meeting of the group, problems and civil initiatives were discussed. The implementation of civil initiatives will contribute to the safety of people living in IDP communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The meeting of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group was held online. The group unites residents of four IDP communities, so they presented four initiatives.
The group members have already studied the problems of their communities and ranked them. The civil initiatives will soon be implemented in all four communities, which will improve the condition of the IDPs.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Lack of benches and outdoor lighting; stray dogs; the only transport; cars moving at high speed - this is a short list of problems that worry IDPs living in the second residential building on 53 Shervashidze Street. This is what they mentioned at the meeting.
Rimma Kalandia is a representative of the IDP community. Together with members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group, she attended training on advocacy issues and is now providing information to other members of the community. According to her, people should actively participate in solving their own problems. The Women Initiative Group is preparing a letter to Kutaisi City Hall.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
Active members of Zugdidi Women Initiative Group studied the problems in their community, prioritized them and started to implement civil initiatives. This is what was discussed at the ordinary meeting of the initiative group, which was held online.
The work is carried out within the framework of the project "Network of Women and Young Women Peace Ambassadors".
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The meeting discussed issues that need to be resolved in the settlement: damaged garbage bins, faulty drainage system, lack of road barriers.
The information meeting was held with women living in the house No 2 of the first lane of Nikea Street, No. 13 - in Kutaisi. Lia Goletiani, a member of the initiative group and an active participant of the trainings, shares her experience with the residents of the settlement. The participants of the meeting note that they should actively participate in solving their own problems - this is a sign of civic responsibility.
The members of the initiative group have already started preparing statement and will send them to Kutaisi City Hall for subsequent response.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
A meeting with 10 women was held within the framework of the project “IDP Women and Girls - actors in developing local policies focused on Kutaisi needs” (Nikea Street, 1st Lane No. 13).
Liya Goletiani, a member of the Women Initiative Group, shared her experience in advocacy issues and called on the IDPs to increase their civic responsibility.
The participants of the meeting drew attention to the following needs: sports ground, roof painting and repair, repair of wooden chairs. Letters on the above mentioned issues are being prepared and will be submitted to Kutaisi Municipality City Hall on behalf of the initiative group.
The project is implemented with the support of USAID local governance program
On the initiative of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" within the framework of the project "Network of Women and Young Women Peace Ambassadors", training on the topic "Human Security Monitoring" was held on July18-19 in Batumi.
The training was attended by women and young women from five target municipalities: Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki, Zugdidi.
According to the participants, these two days were informative and productive.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organizationa
Within the framework of the project "Network of Women and Youth Peace Ambassadors" the Women Fund “Sukhumi” organized a two-day training in the “West Inn Georgia” Hotel – Kutaisi.
The training was attended by the women's network members from five municipalities: Kutaisi, Khoni Tskaltubo, Zugdidi and Senaki.
In this TV Story, the project assistants talk about the project and the training in detail.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
