Information meetings were held in all ten Women Support Centers. The meeting participants heard information about services for victims of violence, and got acquainted with NGO programs in direction of violence prevention and assistance to victims.
The meeting participants also talked about the needs of women: it was noted that new professions and programs to improve economic opportunities will contribute to the independence of women and their integration into society.
Participants clearly noted that women are not protected. They are victims of harmful stereotypes. They believe that information and education will create a preventive environment and it is necessary to improve the work in this regard.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
At the meeting held in July with the members of Khoni Youth Club, the participants talked about the completed project and challenges, as well as the achievements they faced during the implementation of the project. The meeting was hosted by Khoni public school N 3. The members of the first women initiative group discussed the problem selected for the advocacy process and distributed the rights and responsibilities. They will work in the direction of ecology and mental health. The members of the second women initiative group talked about the advocacy plan and distributed the rights, duties and responsibilities. The women will hold informational meetings and talk to young people about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
In July, two streams of five-day, 24-hour camps were organized for Ukrainian children. These days were unforgettable for them: interesting adventures, games, new acquaintances and friendship.
In addition entertainment, the camp helped children to learn new skills. They learned to work as a team, support each other, and gained experience. These days will remain a special memory in the lives of children.
The project is implemented with the support of the Czech organization PIN
After the scenes on various topics, the audience engages in discussion and always speaks in the third person. Although they tell stories about violence in this way, it is easy to understand that this is their own story or the story of someone close to them. Scenes based on reality have an impact on people of all ages. Therefore, audience involvement is always active.
In July, the forum theater held two performances in Kutaisi parks.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
On July 18-19, the Women Fund “Sukhumi” conducted training on the topic “Human Security Monitoring” at the Hotel “Radisson Blu Iveria Batumi.
The training was attended by 40 women from five target municipalities: Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki, Zugdidi.
The training was carried out simultaneously in two groups. Together with the representatives of the organization, the participants talked about the essence of human security and assessed its importance in conflict resolution.
The participants discussed the issues of cyber security and media literacy with interest.
The discussion of the topics was accompanied by thematic and fun exercises. The work was interesting because everyone took an active part.
According to the participants, the two days of training were interesting and productive.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
An online meeting was held with members of Zugdidi Women's Network. The new stage of work includes expanding the “Network of Women and Youth Peace Ambassadors”, strengthening the capacity of network participants and supporting their initiatives. The women once again identified problems and discussed issues that were important to their communities. They were also informed about the planned human security training, which will include 40 women from five municipalities.
Проект осуществляется при поддержке
Женской организации ООН
On hot summer days, a person’s mind is focused on relax, so the topic of the psychologist’s meetings was “Relax and Rest.” Due to the busy modern life, rest has become increasingly important, because it is necessary to recuperate after a week full of work and household work.
When we think of rest, the first thing that comes to mind is sleep, but sleep is not enough. There are different forms of relax. The meeting discussed 7 forms of relax: physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional, sensory and creative relax. Vacation is not a trip out of town or abroad once a year. We can choose a simple activity from the types of relax and do it every day - it is necessary for internal peace and well-being.
Psychologist of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" Ekaterine Kvachakidze held July meetings at Women Support Centers of Chokhatauri, Khurcha (Zugdidi municipality), Samtredia, Tskaltubo and Tsalenjikha.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The members of the women initiative group of the village of Pakhulani - Tsalenjikha municipality talked about the resolution of the issues that were identified as a result of the research. They noted that the activities planned according to the advocacy plan are successfully implemented, which is important in the process of problem solution.
The Women Fund “Sukhumi” has prepared and published the "Annual Report 2023". As mentioned in the introduction, in 2023 we implemented 12 projects aimed at women’s well-being.
Project: “Strengthening of Women’s Rights in Western Georgia” - Women Support Centers and Youth Empowerment Centers in 10 municipalities, rehabilitation center in Kutaisi, day rehabilitation centers, forum theater, monitoring and advocacy (with the support of the organization Brot für die Welt – Germany)
The project “Digital Resource Centre for Victims of Violence” - women's mutual assistance groups in 10 municipalities, the web page “Digital Resource Centre for Victims of Violence (with the support of the Gender Equality Fund - Canada).
The project “Bridging the Gap: People-to-People Initiatives for Conflict Resolution” – work with women and youth, medical and economic components (with the support of USAID and in partnership with the Association “Peaceful and Business Caucasus”).
The project “Strengthening the Women’s Voices” informational work on the important role of civil society organizations, in particular the Women Fund “Sukhumi” (with the support of the Urgent Action Fund For the Protection of Women’s Rights).
