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.

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.

On May 12, in Tskaltubo there was held training on "Basics of small business and a composition of business plan." It was attended by 13 young people who have passed computer courses and sewing classes. After the training, participants developed a business plan. They will have the opportunity to take part in the competition of projects and receive a special prize, which will help them in implementation of their ideas.

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

In Tskaltubo there were finished two month courses in frames of the project “Promotion of development of youth professional orientation in Tskaltubo municipality”.

The courses were passed by 16 young people. According to their motivation, they were given more information, than it was envisaged by the program. The graduators were given certificates. It was mentioned that gained knowledge is too important for their employment.