The meeting of Khoni IDP Women's Network was held online. Network members discussed topics selected for advocacy.
The existence of a pharmacy and a supermarket is important for the IDP settlement, since the settlement is far from the center and there is no internal transport. This is a problem for women both from a financial point of view and in terms of time. In order to emphasize the urgency of the problem, it is planned to prepare and sign a petition for submission to the relevant authorities.
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Members of Zugdidi Women Initiative Group actively continue to work on the issues selected for advocacy.
They plan to install outdoor lighting and internal roads In Ingiri community and also to expand the existing mini-attraction. With this aim, active women met with the Mayor's representative and received promises of support.
In frames of the project, women and girls improved their skills, learned to find evidence based ways of advocacy, and raised awareness about the necessity of reducing risks.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Senaki Women Initiative Group actively works to solve problems that have been identified by the active participation of the group members. Despite the difficulties, the advocacy process continues dynamically. The group members are looking for ways and resources to solve problems and are systematically in contact with the authorized persons.
In parallel with advocacy, the members of the working group are actively working to identify existing problems in the community. They share the necessary information with each other at monthly meetings.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Women and girls from the Tskaltubo IDP community are becoming more and more active in advocating for their problems. They practice the knowledge and experience, accumulated during the project and try to further improve the social environment of the community.
The initiative group aims to solve specific infrastructure problems. This time, the main focus is on the arrangement of a bus stop, a sports ground, and the renovation of a children's attraction.
These initiatives are not only aimed at improving the well-being of the local population, but are also an important prerequisite for promoting the principles of "Women, Peace and Security" at the municipal level.
The group plans to send a letter to the local government so that the issues raised can be discussed at an early stage and the necessary decisions can be made.
Tskaltubo Women's Group increases the motivation of the population that with active involvement it is possible not only to identify problems, but also to successfully solve them.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
During the information meeting held with members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group, it was noted that the project had increased their level of knowledge about the necessity of reducing risks.
The women chose the following topics for advocacy:
- Choma, 3 Leselidze Street, first residential building - problem with water flowing from the roof
- 58 I. Chavchavadze Street - renovation of children's attractions
- G. Gabeskiria Street, cottage #2 - problem with the drainage system and road construction
The women have solved many problems in their communities. They know how to choose addressees, who to contact to solve problems. They have already prepared letters and met with responsible persons. The meeting participants realized the importance of proper advocacy and civic activity.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Within the framework of the general network of IDP women and girls of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" - "Network of Women and Girls Peace Ambassadors" the initiatives envisaged by the project were implemented in five municipalities: Senaki, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Zugdidi and Kutaisi.
The process was actively participated by leaders of women groups, activists and community residents. The initiatives were implemented with the involvement of human resources of the local community.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The network meeting was held online. It was attended by members of the Network of Women and Girls Peace Ambassadors from Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Senaki and Zugdidi municipalities.
The meeting participants heard information about an analysis of the current situation from the point of view of problem advocacy in individual municipalities.
The network leaders voiced priority problems in their communities. The work on their identification was held together with the members of the group.
The meeting participants discussed the available opportunities together. By common agreement, all resources will be actively used to solve the identified problems.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
On 21 Zakariadze Street in Kutaisi, there is a building of a former kindergarten where internally displaced persons live. A useful civil initiative envisaged by the project was implemented in this settlement.
A safe environment for residents was created - dangerous old gates were dismantled and secondary, but relatively new gates were installed. The entrance road, which was difficult for residents to move around during the rain, was repaired. The entrance door to the house was also repaired and the walls were painted.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Women who participated in the project bought 1 exercise machine, 2 benches and a petrol mower for IDPs living in apartments of the former tea factory in the Ingiri community (Zugdidi municipality).
According to residents, there was no such precedent in the village and they express their deep gratitude for the support of their initiative. This equipment can be used by people of any age, and this will contribute to the introduction of a healthy lifestyle in the community.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Members of Women Initiative Groups of Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Zugdidi and Senaki municipalities, assistants, representative of the donor organization Medea Gugeshashvili and founder of the Fund “Sukhumi” Alla Gamakharia took part in the meeting within the framework of the "Network of Women and Young Women Peace Ambassadors".
The assistants presented information on the work for the reporting period and summed up the results.
In their speeches, the leaders spoke about the events held in the target municipalities (implementation of the initiatives of the II stage) within the framework of supporting "Civil Initiatives".
According to the leaders and members of the initiative groups, this project has increased the involvement of citizens even more. "Civic Initiatives" presented women in society from a different side. They become active and look for ways to solve problems themselves.
As the women noted, at first they themselves did not believe in the victory of their ideas and had little hope for their implementation, but now the problems have been solved - the team and the population are happy with the results achieved.
The project is implemented with the support of the UN Women organization