In February, during the mobilization meetings there was discussion about a document of reform regarding IDP allowance, which is still in process of discussion.

The meetings were held in Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Poti and Zugdidi.

According to IDPs, it is necessary to discuss the types of reform and define concrete steps. During discussions on actual issues, there were mentioned the needs of IDPs and suggestions, which were familiarized to representatives of the Ministry of IDPs and resettlement by the fund “Sukhumi” during the informational meetings in Kutaisi and Tbilisi.

Initiative group of Khoni continues the work in direction of advocacy problems. On February  there was held an ordinary meeting. The group members made advocacy plan, drafted the schedule, according which there was identified the eligibilities of each member. In frames of advocacy there were defined the visits to representatives of local self-government, as the problems may be solved through their inclusion and active cooperation with them.

There are different opinions in society regarding the reform of IDP allowance. This issues was discussed during the informational meeting in Khoni, IDP settlement. Meeting participants received information about reform, about changes. They elaborated several recommendations, which will be raised in the Ministry for IDPs and resettlement.

(Project of PIN - «Involvement of NGOs working on issues of social protection, in the strategic dialogue in Georgia" - funded by the European Union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic).

The project is implemented with the support of the Czech organization PIN 

During the ordinary eighth meeting of the advisors, council of Khoni, the participants summarized implemented activities and discussed future plans. It was noted that introduction of new services will be noticeably promote to social inclusion of vulnerable groups.

Representatives of local self-government expressed readiness to continue cooperation with local civil organizations and at the same time to promote to sustainability of services. For this reason the budget of the next year will envisage concrete funds.

The meeting also touched the issue of advocacy. There was discussed the reform, planned by the ministry of IDPs and related issues. The council members supported the idea that consultations with beneficiaries, local government, state structures, local and international organizations are necessary before the reform to maximally direct reform to improvement of IDPs lives.

The project is implemented with the support of the Czech organization PIN