The performances of the forum - theater touched the topics of emigrants, the relationship of lovers and domestic violence.

Due to the epidemic situation, in Kutaisi, there were few viewers in the streets, but passers-by stopped and watched the scenes with interest.

In the village Koki (Zugdidi municipality), the audience was actively involved in the discussion, they expressed a desire to show performances in various schools.

The actors of the forum - theater also took an active part in the youth activities held in Kutaisi.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

On August 25, a meeting of the mobilizers of all ten Women Support Centers was held. The meeting was held online and the participants evaluated the work done and paid attention to the challenges on the ground. According to them, information meetings are of particular importance in terms of identifying problems and needs of women. After exchanging information, the participants discussed the plan for the next month.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Relationships between children and parents, conflict and ways to resolve it, leadership skills - online trainings with youth clubs in Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Senaki, Chokhatauri, Kobuleti and Terjola were devoted to these topics.

The trainings included discussions, discussion of specific cases, frank conversations. Interesting topics were actively discussed by the participants. The training participants discussed the problems of generations, the stages of the conflict. One part of the youth expressed a desire that leadership should be taught as a school subject.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Ingiri, Shamgona, Kakhati - residents of different ages living in these villages, IDPs and local citizens, were familiarized with the essence of the online application and with the rules for using it by the project facilitators. The participants of the meeting not only listened to the information about the online-vote-o-meter with interest, but also held a discussion on the topic of elections and socio-political life in general. They focused on the issues, on which, according to them, the political actors, participating in the elections, should sharpen their attention - uncontrolled migration, the integration of IDPs, local employment programs and other issues.

The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,

 women’s Foundation (Sweden)

A cycle of informational meetings continues in Zugdidi municipality, in order to get acquainted with the online application. Despite the limitations, the facilitators arrange individual meetings and try to deliver information to the vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, and families with many children as much as possible.

The beneficiaries like this innovation very much and are going to use the platform to get information about the programs of political actors.

The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,

 women’s Foundation (Sweden)

In accordance with the recommendations of health care, the meeting with the part of the youth in Zugdidi was held offline and with the other part – online. The meeting concerned the online "vote-vote-o-meter" – voters’ advice application, implementation of the application, pre-election informing of the voter.

The participants expressed the desire to use the application after its activation. It was said that they never have full information about the programs of political parties, so such an application is very interesting for them.

The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,

 women’s Foundation (Sweden)

Koki, Orsantia, Zugdidi - informational meetings are actively held in these villages of Zugdidi municipality. Voters get acquainted with the online-vote-o-meter, with its essence and meaning. Due to the pandemic, meetings were held with small groups or individually. Citizens are expressing great interest in this innovative platform.

The project is implemented with the support of Kvinna till Kvinna,

 women’s Foundation (Sweden)

Another civil society organization, “People and Freedom”, has been established in Vani municipality. Like other new organizations, it also took part in a grant competition and implemented a three-month project “Informed Youth”.

As a result of the project, a youth initiative group was formed and equipped with the appropriate skills in Salkhino community. Young people know a lot about the role of government and e-services. They identified the needs of young people and provided recommendations to the local government. The initiative group is actively working with the local community to promote the use of online services.

The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia

“Vani - XXI century” - this civil society organization in Vani municipality registered a few months ago with the support of the Fund “Sukhumi”, and within the framework of our project has already implemented a small project “Informed Village Population”.

The result is obvious: certain groups living in the administrative units of Vani, Zeda Vani, Chkvishi and Zeindari were provided with information on public administration reform, on the importance of using e-services.

The project participants got acquainted with the main directions of the municipality's website. They have the opportunity, to cooperate with the local government in case of necessity, to receive and provide information, to be involved in the activities of the local government.

The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia

Useful, creative, timely...

According to the participants, the training was of such kind, where the trainers told about methods of communication and PR and raising awareness to representatives of civil society organizations in 8 municipalities.

Despite the online format, the participants were actively involved in the training process. For them, the information presented on the background of practical examples on topical issues turned out to be important: defining the target audience, planning and managing effective communication, managing the web page and social media.

The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia