In Zugdidi there was held the second training within the framework of the project "Cooperation with local government – prevention of domestic violence and protection of victims" (funded by Zugdidi Municipality Gamgeoba and co-financed by the fund "Sukhumi"). It was attended by representatives of the administration of the municipality units from Zugdidi: - Bashi, Kortskheli, Natsatsu, Ganmukhuri, Grigolishi, Darcheli, Kirov, as well as representatives of local government.

Discussion of issues, specific examples, discussions, development of recommendations - each section of the training was interesting and active. The most important thing is that the participants expressed a desire to be actively involved in the process of prevention of violence.

Cycle of trainings continues.

The cycle of trainings in Zugdidi was finished. In the conference hall of Zugdidi gamgeoba, there was held the last sixth training. The training was attended by representatives of following administrarive units of Zugdidi municipality – Shamgona, Tsaishi, tsatskhvi, Chakvinji, Chitatskari, Chkaduashi, Jikhashkari, Akhalkakhati. At the end of the training participants elaborated recommendation for prevention of domestic violence.

Thus, the project “Collaboration with local self-government, prevention of domestic violence and protection of victims” (funded by the Gamgeoba of Zugdidi Municipality and with financial assistance of the fund “Sukhumi”).

Of the project "Cooperation with local government – prevention of domestic violence and protection of victims" (funded by Zugdidi Municipality Gamgeoba and co-financed by the fund "Sukhumi").

Still, continues the work in frames of the project "Cooperation with local government – prevention of domestic violence and protection of victims" (funded by Zugdidi Municipality Gamgeoba and co-financed by the fund "Sukhumi").

At this time, the next fourth training brought together representatives of the administrative units of the Zugdidi Municipality - Ckhoria, Zedaetseri, Tkaiya, Khurcha, Narazeni, Shamadela, Orsantiya - as well as members of Sakrebulo.

For them, the issues discussed during the training were interesting. Especially - understanding of their own responsibility  development of recommendations for the prevention of domestic violence.

Abastumani, Anaklia, Khetsera, Akhalabastumani, Opachkhapu, Jumi, Uchashona – representatives of these administrative units of Zugdidi Municipality, also representatives of self-government, participated in training on the issues of domestic violence prevention.

The topic was very interesting and readiness from the side of participants of active inclusion in preventive activities and more assistance of victims. It was shown in recommendations, elaborated during the training.

The training was held in frames of the project “cooperation with local self-government, prevention of domestic violence an protection of victims” (financed by Gamgeoba of Zugidi Municipality and co-financed by the fund “Sukhumi”).

The next training will be attended by representatives of other administrative units of the municipality.

The first stage of computer courses in Terjolawas finished. Participants received the following phases: the basics of the Windows operating system, the basics of using Word text processor, text editing, text layout, printing and much more.

The project is implemented with the support of the Czech organization PIN (donor - World Bank)

Rukhi, Orulu, natsuluku, Odishi, Chkhoushi, Kulishkari, Rike, Urta – the ordinary fifth training was attended by representatives of these administrative units of Zugdidi Municipality.

Training was held by the trainers of the fund “Sukhumi” in frames of the project: "Cooperation with local government – prevention of domestic violence and protection of victims" (funded by Zugdidi Municipality Gamgeoba and co-financed by the fund "Sukhumi").

Participants of the training paid attention to the discussed issues and realized roles and responsibilities of the local government in prevention of domestic violence.

On May 7 and 9 in the Youth House of Terjola, there was held a training on “Basis of accounting system”. The training was participated by 30 young people from 16 to 29 years old. 20 participants of computer and accounting courses and 10 new participants.

At the end of the training the participants were given possibility to write business plan and submit to the commission. The winner will be awarded with the prize.

Fund “Sukhumi” started to implement the project “Development of the Youth on the new Step”. There will be held courses of professional re-training for the youth from socially unprotected families, who are the participants of the project. They will learn: accounting, computer skills, small business management. On March 15 there was held the first lesson in accounting. The courses will be given to 2 groups with 15 persons per each.

The project is implemented with the support of the Czech organization PIN (donor - World Bank)

Czech organization “People in Need” funded the project of the fund “Sukhumi”. The project includes the youth from socially unprotected families and envisages availability of professional trainings, accounting, computer skills, small business management.

This will contribute to more possibility of employment and improvement of social background of the families. The project is implemented in Terjola - youth center.

On March 10 the first lesson of computer class began. The courses will be passed by 2 groups, 15 people per each.

The project is implemented with the support of the Czech organization PIN (donor - World Bank)

Project of Kutaisi Gender Advisory Council (GAC) "Strengthening of the gender aspects for active inclusion in the formation of local gender policies" is on the next step. The project is co-financing by Kutaisi City Hall and the fund "Sukhumi".

In April there was held regional conference and om May 13 there was the a training for the students. Participants heard information regarding the issues of gender equality, familiarized with the structures and priorities of the budget, realized effectiveness of involving students in preparation of recommendations while forming local budget.

The training was attended by the students if three universities of Kutaisi. According the project they will continue conducting workshops on gender issues in the university of A.Tsereteli, in Kutaisi branch of Tbilisi State University.