From June 8 to 11, Istanbul hosted a working meeting of partner organizations in frames of the project "Expanding Women's Opportunities for Developing New Approaches Relating to the Transformation of the Conflict". There was an exchange of information, questions about the progress of the current project were discussed. The strategy of the new project was also developed.
The project is implemented with the support of Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA
A meeting with representatives of local self-government of Imereti region, local and international NGOs was organized by Fund “Sukhumi” in the meeting room of Kutaisi Province to share its experiences. The conversation was about the projects implemented by Fund “Sukhumi” together with the Czech organization People in Need, other local and international NGOs and local municipalities, and the importance of cooperation between the two sectors for well-being of citizens.
Participants of the meeting discussed the role and functions of a new institutional mechanism that was legitimated in municipalities since 2016 – Gender Equality Councils. Attendees expressed hope that the Councils will become a flexible mechanism and a good resource focused on needs of citizens for more effective local governance. The meeting was organized within the framework of the project “Learning from Visegrad 4 Experience to Advocate for Equal, Inclusive and Democratic Local Governance”. “.
The project is implemented with the support of the Visegrad Fund
The women initiative group gathered in the Fund "Sukhumi". The moderator of the group spoke about the results in terms of advocacy and the challenges they face.
- It is impossible to timely solve problems without activism and inclusion of citizens. Unfortunately, the majority thinks that everything should be done by the government, and does not realize its responsibility, - participants noted.
In their opinion, the role of NGOs is especially important - response to calls of specific people occurs to a lesser extent, and advocacy on behalf of the Fund "Sukhumi" gives effective results.
The initiative group believes that communication with the society and its information should continue.
The Fund “Sukhumi” is an active participant in the project "Overcoming the consequences of the war - together." Within the framework of the project flyers are printed in all languages of participants. The Fund translated the flyer into Georgian, which includes: brief information about the project, project objectives, participants and partners.
The publication of the flyer in the Georgian language helps to inform both the project participants and all interested persons in studying the experience of the work of public organizations in providing assistance to people affected by the military conflict.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization
DRA – Deutsch-Russischer Austausch (Germany)
The members of the Women's Initiative Group of Khoni evaluated and analyzed the work for six months.
- Monthly meetings with various groups of society, cooperation with local authorities, advocacy of problems - the participants assessed the activities carried out in these areas.
According to the members of the group, the circulation of citizens has grown, which with the help of an initiative group are trying to solve individual or collective problems. It was stressed that behind each solved problem is the local government, with the support of which the interests of local communities of society were taken into account.
