Women initiative groups of the Fund “Sukhumi” carries out monitoring of domestic violence through the Gender Responsive Early Warning System (GREWS).

Field monitors have been conducting surveys in Tskaltubo, Kutaisi and in the villages along the conflict dividing line: Khurcha, Koki, Ganmukhuri, Orsantia, Shamgona (Zugdidi municipality), Pakhulani, Tskhoushi (Tsalenjikha municipality).

The information obtained through the methods questionnaire and in-depth interviews will make it possible to determine how relevant is the topic of domestic violence among internally displaced persons, how accessible are services that support the victim of violence for those people who live near the conflict dividing line, or move around the territory of Gali.

A workshop for mobilizers of the Women Support Centers was held in the office - they summarized the current work, planned activities in frames of the campaign of “16 active days against violence towards the women”. Tthe mobilizers identified the problems existing in the municipality and worked on project ideas. It was noted that such meetings are important in terms of sharing information and drafting plans for the future.

“How to create your own small business” - trainings on this topic were held as part of the small project of Terjola Women Support Center. The participants were provided with the necessary information so that they could improve their economic situation.

Also a dialogue with the preacher was organized. Such meetings give young people the opportunity to create a space for discussion in order to observe events, identify weaknesses and timely respond to problems.

In frames of the project, meetings were held with parents and students in Terjola school number 2 and in the school of the village of Alisubani - with the inclusion of a conflict expert and psychologist of the Fund "Sukhumi". The meeting was in the format of questions and answers. Participants received advices on how to resolve conflict situations.

In frames of the small project of Lanchkhuti Women Support Center, a training was held for representatives of local self-government. Participants obtained information on the issues of domestic violence and referral ways. It was noted that access to this information should have a wide range of societies, especially those people who are required to respond.

The cycle of meetings was continued In kindergartens, with the inclusion of a lawyer, conflict expert and psychologist.