A new report of the research “Gender impact assessment of the component of family and community participation in the educational process of the state standard of early and preschool education” has been prepared and published.
The report describes the impact of this standard on students, parents, communities and preschool institutions. The report presents interesting conclusions and recommendations based on the identified needs. Also suggestions of parents, teachers and specialists in this field.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Training on “Business Planning and Management of Small/Micro Business” was held for 16 beneficiaries of the Day Rehabilitation Center at the Women Fund “Sukhumi” (trainer: Elguja Deisadze, Associate Professor at Kutaisi University).
The following topics were covered during two days: business planning and the basics of writing projects, the methodology of a systematic approach to the formation and organization of a new business, as well as the development of necessary skills for drawing up a business plan.
The participants had developed a business idea. Therefore, the training process was targeted, and the trainer gave specific recommendations.
At the end of the training, the participants: presented a business project, assessed business risks and filled out a business project application.
The assessment of the training participants:
"This was necessary and useful training."
"We discussed important topics."
"I learned a lot, and this opens up new opportunities for me".
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Women Fund “Sukhumi” has completed the gender impact assessment of the "family and community participation" component of the preschool education quality standard. An information campaign has been launched to exchange information and expand the dialogue with the target groups of the research.
The first meeting was held in the kindergarten #13 in Kutaisi, and was attended by preschool teachers, methodologists, special educators, speech therapists and methodologists.
The meeting participants had the opportunity to discuss the positive results of the “family and community participation” component based on the research findings, as well as the challenges in terms of equal participation of both parents and communication with the community. According to the participants, the main findings and recommendations identified during the research will contribute to the effective implementation of the “Quality Standard of Preschool Education” and the creation of a positive environment focused on the interests of the child.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The advocacy group of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" held online and offline meetings with women's advocacy groups in 10 target municipalities of Western Georgia (Tskaltubo, Khoni, Terjola, Vani, Samtredia, Senaki, Khobi, Chokhatauri, Tsalenjikha, Zugdidi- village Khurcha).
During the meetings, problems were identified, needs were outlined and specific steps for problem advocacy were planned.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Day rehabilitation centers created by the Women Fund “Sukhumi” provide practical assistance to victims of violence and women in crisis situations. Last year, 28 women learned to work with polymer clay at Kutaisi Center, and 5 completed a nail care course. Five women completed a clay course and the same number completed a cosmetology course at Terjola Day Center. 9 women completed sewing courses in Chokhatauri. After the completion of the courses, trainings were held in Kutaisi and Terjola, where the participants learned to formulate a business idea and write a project. 15 project applications were submitted to the competition committee. Based on the results of the competition, 4 projects from Kutaisi and Terjola were selected, which received small grants. In 2024, with our help, 52 women mastered a new profession, most of whom are already self-employed. They are happy that, having mastered a new profession, they were able to start their own business and improve their economic situation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The audience always watches the Forum Theatre performances with interest.
Questions, memories of life, involvement of some viewers in the performance, discussions... This is what makes this theatre special.
The Forum Theatre of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" held two meetings with the audience in January: in a private school in Terjola and in one of the parks in Kutaisi.
Rehearsals and work on new performances are underway in parallel. Young actors are actively working to contribute to the process of violence prevention.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The main topic of the meetings was "What are the characteristics of rapists?"
"Perhaps most of them did not have support and upbringing in childhood, had low self-esteem and were socially isolated. Low self-esteem affects marital relationships. External stresses and life crises, the inability to make decisions are special. The rapist does not know how to look ahead and does not think about the results of his actions," notes Eka Kvachakidze, a psychologist at the Women Fund “Sukhumi”.
The psychologist held online meetings at the Women Support Centers of Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Tskaltubo, Khoni and Vani. There were also individual consultations.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Tsalenjikha, Senaki, Terjola - trainings with youth were held in these three municipalities in January, and trainings in Zugdidi and Samtredia were held online.
The meetings in Senaki and Terjola were especially interesting. Members of these clubs took an active part in the competition, which was held in the framework of the campaign "16 active days against gender-based violence".
The results of the competition were summed up at the end of 2024. At the first meetings of the year, certificates of gratitude and gifts were presented to some of the participants: Salome Lashkarava, Lika Tsurtsumia, Vika Tsurtsumia (Senaki Youth Club), Salome Panchulidze and Mariam Gogsadze (Terjola Youth Club). The victory and awards of the girls are an excellent incentive for other members of the club, who will join the new events with great interest.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Women Support Centers hold mobilization meetings to prevent violence and identify cases. With the help of the Centers' mobilizers, more than 150 people received information about victim assistance services from the state and non-governmental sector. As a result of the information provided in January, 10 families under the risk were identified. Work with them is already underway - the beneficiaries received consultations from a psychologist and lawyer of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Women Support Centers have actively started 2025.
In 2024, work was carried out in 10 municipalities of Western Georgia (Vani, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Samtredia, Terjola, Senaki, Khobi, Tsalenjikha, Zugdidi, Chokhatauri).
Women Support Centers work in four directions:
- Prevention of domestic violence in society and support for victims of violence
- Support for women, empowerment of civil activism in local communities
- Monitoring cases of violence
- Identification and advocacy of social and infrastructural problems
Following activities were held in 2024:
- 120 information meetings were held, attended by 1860 people (1476 women, 324 men)
- 552 families under the risk were identified. 490 beneficiaries used the services of a psychologist and a lawyer, 68 women used the services of a rehabilitation center. As a result: the condition of 489 beneficiaries changed for the better. Work continues with 63 women.
- 64 problems were identified (48 social and 16 infrastructural) - 42 problems were solved with the involvement of mobilizers. Work on 22 problems is underway.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)