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In July, worry and anxiety was the main topic of conversation at all group psychological meetings, as it became a part of women's lives. How to avoid anxiety, how to calm yourself and your loved ones - this issue was discussed at group meetings organized at the Women Support Centers of Senaki, Kobuleti, Khurcha (Zugdidi municipality), Lanchkhuti, Pakhulani (Tsalenjikha municipality). Number of participants was - 42 beneficiaries from 16 to 67 years old.

During the month, the psychologist also worked online - she received calls from different regions of Western Georgia. The women received individual consultation and support.

“Woman's Right - Freedom” is the name of a small project of Poti Women Support Center. A presentation of the project with the participation of members of the Women's Club took place in Gallery 34. During the meeting, the conversation touched the issues of early marriage and domestic violence. The TV story about the presentation was prepared by the broadcasting company “9-th Wave”. The project envisages informing the representatives of ethnic minorities living in Poti municipality on the topic of violence.

Lanchkhuti Women Support Center continues to implement the project "Violence Prevention - Harmonious Environment for Kids". Within the framework of the project, educators and parents of 22 kindergartens in Lanchkhuti municipality received information about violence and bullying, meetings were held with representatives of local self-government. The psychologist and lawyer of the Fund "Sukhumi" met with the staff of the kindergarten in the village Shromisubani. The participants learned how to identify children at risk of violence, and how they should respond according to the law.

"We fight violence and poverty by work" is a small project of Terjola Women Support Center. The project will contribute to the social and economic strengthening of women living in rural areas. Informational meetings will be held, representatives of the risk group will study handicrafts (carpet knitting, cooking, serving), which will motivate them to start their own business.

The first activities have already taken place, an information meeting on the topic “Domestic violence, local programs and other government services”. A group for the study of carpet knitting was completed and the work has begun.