Since 2001, Fund “Sukhumi” actively works on issues of domestic violence against women, though raising awareness of population and promoting zero tolerance against domestic violence. A rehabilitation Day Center for Victims of Violence functions under the aegis of the Fund "Sukhumi", where victims of violence are provided psychological assistance, legal advice, professional courses and assisted in further employment.
Through systematic monitoring, the organization studies and analyzes the effectiveness of legal and social protection mechanisms against domestic violence, assesses the quality of provided services by the actors of the referral system and level of their coordination.
Fund “Sukhumi” also assesses the quality of existing support services for the victims of domestic violence and how they meet the needs and priorities of the beneficiaries. All findings and recommendations are reflected in the reports and policy documents of the organization and communicated to different stakeholders and decision-makers at the local and national level. The “Women Support Centers” established by the Fund “Sukhumi”, are constantly collecting information about local problems and needs, mobilizing and informing citizens, and engaging them in the advocacy process.
From the day of its foundation to the present day, the Fund "Sukhumi" has been continuously involved in confidence-building between conflict divided societies, peacebuilding and positive transformation of the conflict. Long lasting cooperation with partner organizations operating in Abkhazia and the study of the peacebuilding experience of various countries have laid the foundation for numerous partnership projects aimed at increasing the role of women and raising trust in the process of peacebuilding and conflict transformation. Numerous researches and surveys were undertaken within the frames of joint projects. Policy papers, analysis, methodological guidelines dedicated to peace and security and innovative perspectives on conflict transformation were published and spread.
Through the trainings, information meetings and discussions, the Fund "Sukhumi" actively works with population (women - IDPs, youth) in the direction of rethinking the past, destroying the enemy image created by the conflict, reducing tension and spreading a culture of peace.
Fund "Sukhumi" developed and launched community-based Gender Responsive Early Warning System (GREWS). Using the gender indicators, the organization constantly monitors the situation of IDP and conflict affected women and girls, as well as the level of their
One of the main activities of the Fund "Sukhumi" is promoting gender equality and creating a favourable ground for women’s participation in local planning and budgeting, as well as in being represented in decision-making positions.
Organization is engaged in educational, consultative, monitoring and advocacy activities to improve laws, policies and practices that strengthen the vulnerable groups and promote equality between women and men, and their equal participation in various areas of public life.
Promoting social, economic and political development of women by building women capacities, raising their social and legal awareness, supporting them to develop themselves as equal partners, active citizens and central decision-makers.
The chairperson of the organization since the foundation day is Alla Gamakharia.
On September 24, 2021 the meeting of founders elected Tea Torinava as an Executive Directorof the organization.
Board members:
1. Alla Gamakharia
2. Tea Torinava
3. Ekaterine Gamakharia
4. Tamar Kukhalashvili
5. Nino Chabukiani
Our name contains the word "Sukhumi" - this is the name of our beloved city, the capital of Abkhazia.
Majority of the organization's staff is from Abkhazia, who had to flee Abkhazia as a result of the armed conflict in 1992-1993 and now they live in different parts of Georgia with internally displaced person’s (IDP) status.
At that time, many problems associated with internal displacement could only be solved by uniting and supporting each other. This was the main reason and purpose of establishment of the Cultural-Humanitarian Fund "Sukhumi". Initially, it had a charity mission, but over time, the areas of the organization’s activities expanded, and it became one of the strongest civil society organizations in the country. For more than 25 years, the organization has been actively working towards gender equality, elimination of violence against women, promotion of culture of nonviolence and women’s political empowerment. It is actively engaged in peacebuilding and strives to ensure women’s meaningful participation in this process.
Plan of active work from the new year - this was the main topic at the online meeting, in which civil society organizations of Vani took part. These organizations are: "Support 2020" and "Citizens' activity for effective governance and justice". During the meeting, a presenter was selected, who will present the results of the organizations' work at the end of the month.
The conversation also touched upon the third monitoring of the grant competition, in which organizations will take an active part.
Three new civil society organizations have been established in Terjola - as envisaged in the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.
This is one of the good results of the project, as there are few organizations in Terjola that work to address the needs of civil society.
During the meeting these organizations talked about the plans. One of the most important in these plans, is a grant competition, in which new organizations will be actively involved, and this will be a good start in their activities.
A new result was obtained in the Khoni municipality during the implementation of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”. Within the framework of the project, two organizations have been established. Forum member organizations: Khoni IDP Initiative Group and the Center for Education and Development "Edelweiss" were actively involved in their formation
On January 23, the first meeting of the current year was held. The meeting discussed an exchange of information, consultations and plans. The grant competition was also noted, in which new organizations will take part.