Tsalenjikha, Samtredia, Kobuleti, Zugdidi, Senaki - a cycle of trainings was continued in December in the youth centers of these five municipalities - this time on the topic of tolerance and early marriage. There was active discussion and most importantly, trust from the participants, which was noted by the teachers.
The trainings had leaders who started to initiate the events. Teachers, directors, parents were actively involved - 1255 pupils participated in the initiated events.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Members of Kutaisi Women Initiative Group actively participated in the online meeting. Before starting the research, they received consulted and identified the target beneficiaries. Specific performers were distributed and research deadlines were set. The survey includes 150 people.
A youth group meeting was also held online. The members of the group talked about the events initiated within the framework of the 16-day international campaign. They condemn violence and according to them, active information work helps to raise awareness.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
These beautiful handmade things are made by them. The women studied working with clay in the day rehabilitation center. And another course of working on polymer clay was finished. At the last lesson, the graduates presented their work, talked about the time spent at the day center, about learning a new profession and personal relationships. The presentation was impressive and was well appreciated by the representatives of the Women Fund "Sukhumi".
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Fund "Sukhumi" started working in the village Didi Nedzi, Zugdidi Municipality. A women initiative group was created. Group members are motivated to get involved in project activities and help to introduce innovaions in different communities.
Another meeting was held with the initiative group of women in the village Koki. The group members are preparing for the research. Functions and responsibilities were distributed at the meeting, respondents and target beneficiaries were selected.
Koki Youth Initiative Group was actively involved in the 16-day campaign and at the next meeting the group members shared their impressions of this work: what activities they carried out, how they planned and received the results. According to them, the campaign gave young people the opportunity to protest against violence towards the women through various activities.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
History and significance of the 16-day campaign, public support for the victims - Meetings on these issues were held with representatives of Tsalenjikha, Chokhatauri, Senaki and Samtredia municipalities online.
Participants also received information on the website of the “Digital Resource Center of the Services for Violence Victims”: how to find the information they need, what materials are available and how they will help the vulnerable groups. During the meetings, gratitude was expressed to the Women Fund "Sukhumi", because it works on current issues and actively helps women.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
There are 500 IDP and local families in Ingiri community (Zugdidi municipality) - including people with disabilities, women with many children, the elderly. They have to walk and carry hard luggage from the central highway to the settlement, about 500 meters away. So they ask to change the transport traffic.
As part of the advocacy campaign, a petition was prepared, 290 signatures were collected, and a series of meetings were held with the Head of Municipal Transport Service, the Vice Mayor. Audio record prepared with the participation of the beneficiaries was prepared https://soundcloud.com/changetoempower/o4upeicij6rt
According to the authorized persons, the issue will be considered in the next year budget. The advocacy group continues its activities
The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,
women’s Foundation (Sweden)
The finale of the photo competition and presentation of the clips created especially for the campaign - this is how the 16-day campaign was closed by the Women Fund "Sukhumi" on December 10.
The event in Kutaisi State Historical Museum was attended by Kutaisi Mayor Ioseb Khakhaleishvili, City Council representatives and representatives of the art sphere.
During 16 days, the Fund "Sukhumi" carried out more than 100 activities in 10 Women Support Centers, 10 Youth Centers, Day Rehabilitation Center. Tbilisi representative office and 16 initiative groups operating in 6 municipalities and unite women and youth, were actively involved in the campaign... Information and consultation meetings, forum-theater performances, trainings were organized. The charitable event should be especially mentioned under which women were presented with mobile phones with SAFE YOU app and more.
On the closing day of the campaign, the winners of the photo competition received prizes and certificates.
The closure of the campaign was actively covered by the media.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=194330156155925
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Since December, women initiative groups were involved in the research process. The research aims to analyze the gender barriers in terms of women participation in socio-political and economic activities.
The members of Senaki Women Initiative Group received a technical task at the meeting: who should be the target beneficiaries, the number of respondents, the socio-demographic characteristics of the target groups was identified. Senaki Youth Club participants discussed early marriage and related legal issues. The invited lawyer provided competent information to the participants and answered their questions.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
The members of Kutaisi Youth Club received information about the campaign of "16 Active Days Against Violence Towards the Women" and discussed the activities to be carried out within the framework of the campaign. According to them, violence is unacceptable and through informational activities it is possible to have impact on people's consciousness. This is also the purpose of their activity.
The members of the Women Initiative Group talked about local problems durin an online meeting and aimed to solve them. One of the problems is cleaning Orakhelashvili Street from thorns. Focus groups, interviews and online surveys were also discussed at the meeting. The group has experience in this area and will be involved in the research process again from December.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
What barriers do the women face during socio-political and economic activities - these issues will be analyzed in research launched by the Fund "Sukhumi", the women initiative group of Tskaltubo was involved.
The participants passed the training, received consultations and are ready to ensure that the questionnaire process goes according to plan.
The youth initiative groups of Tskaltubo discussed the legal mechanisms of early marriage. The meetings was held against a background of high interest and discussion
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID