A professional training on Technology-Facilitated Intimate Partner Violence (TF-IPV) has been successfully completed, led by lawyer Ana Tavkhelidze. The training was organised with the support of the WAVE Network, within the framework of the project:
“Invisible No More: Recognising and Responding to Technology-Facilitated Violence in Intimate Partner Relationships.”

Delivered using a Training of Trainers approach, the programme combined theory and practice, including case-based discussions, analysis of response mechanisms, safety planning, and survivor-centred support strategies.

The aim of the training was to strengthen the professional knowledge and practical skills of the Women’s Fund “Sukhumi” staff in identifying technology-facilitated violence, applying legal response mechanisms, ensuring timely protection, and preventing secondary victimisation.

Participants’ Feedback

“The training was highly informative and rich in practical examples. The skills we gained will help us better support the communities we work with,” — Tea Goletiani, Monitoring Group.

“Theoretical content reinforced by real cases helped us better understand the psychological impact of technology-facilitated violence,” — Eka Kvachakidze, Psychologist.

“Despite being a one-day training, it covered an impressive range of essential issues, especially practical response mechanisms,” — Ema Kamkia, Monitoring Group.

“Working with young people shows that technology-facilitated violence is already part of their daily reality. This knowledge is crucial for prevention and timely response,” — Nino Chabukiani, Project Assistant of Youth Programme.

As a result of the training, the staff of the Women’s Fund “Sukhumi” significantly enhanced their professional capacity in the field of TF-IPV. The knowledge gained will support earlier identification of online and technology-facilitated violence, effective safety planning, appropriate response mechanisms, and the prevention of secondary victimisation.

The project is implemented with the support of the WAVE Network

In Khoni Municipality, a local women’s leader, Nazi Jiqia, conducted an information and awareness-raising meeting dedicated to identifying domestic violence against women and the existing response mechanisms. The meeting was held within the framework of an ongoing project supported by the Women’s Fund “Sukhumi.”

During the discussion, participants explored in detail the different forms of domestic violence, its early warning signs, and the practical steps that are essential for supporting survivors and ensuring timely responses. Special attention was given to survivor-centred approaches and the local support mechanisms available within the community.

According to participants’ feedback, the meeting had a strong impact on their awareness and self-perception:
“All the information was extremely important. It helped me see my own role in this issue differently.”
“It was very interesting to go through the forms of violence in detail and receive guidance on how a survivor can be identified.”
“I learned that a survivor can apply to Khoni City Hall and benefit from the municipal programme.”
“Meetings like this are essential - more people need to have access to such important information.”

The event once again highlighted that awareness, knowledge of local resources, and solidarity are critically important for the prevention of domestic violence and for effective response.

The project is implemented with the support of CISU

On December 17, a workshop was held in Zugdidi with a group of women on the topic: “Identification, Support, and Response to Domestic Violence against Women in Local Communities.”

During the workshop, participants received information on the forms and dynamics of domestic violence, available support services and mechanisms for survivors, as well as early identification of women at risk and appropriate response strategies.

The meeting was conducted in a discussion-based format, creating a safe space for women to openly and actively share their views and personal experiences. The discussions highlighted that domestic violence is still widely perceived as a private family matter, which often discourages intervention and reinforces silence.

Participants emphasized that silence does not ensure safety and that timely intervention and access to information are crucial. Particular attention was paid to the issue of social stigma, which frequently forces women to hide violence due to fear of judgment and exclusion. According to participants, such families exist in every community, yet community passivity remains a significant challenge.

Workshop participants agreed that every woman should have access to information about available support services for survivors of violence. Awareness increases readiness to seek help and plays a vital role in the prevention and effective management of domestic violence cases.

The project is implemented with the support of CISU

“No to violence against women!” — with this unified message, community members in Senaki and Zugdidi joined the global movement, reminding society once again that violence against women is never normal for any community and no woman should ever stand alone.

The meetings, initiated by community leaders and held in small-group and individual formats, highlighted an important truth:
👉 Society needs more responsibility, more solidarity, and less silence.
👉 Violence is not a private issue, it is a shared problem that requires collective resistance.

Together, we are creating a space where violence is no longer tolerated and where every woman feels safe, seen, and supported.

The project is implemented with the support of the DANNER - Kvindecenterfonden Dannerhuset

Today, we took another important step toward strengthening women’s safety at the community level. Community women leaders and paraspecialists are the ones who notice the early signs of violence, hear women’s stories first, and support them in taking their very first steps toward safety. Their knowledge and capacity directly determine whether a woman in the community receives timely and adequate support. On 15 November, we held an intensive training: “Strengthening Community Leaders in Identifying, Referring, and Supporting Women Affected by Domestic Violence.” Throughout the day, we worked together on essential topics, including: the nature, forms, and indicators of domestic violence, referral mechanisms and effective coordination among key actors, practical case-based exercises, and, importantly, the use of the new Digital Resource Center as an information and support tool for women experiencing violence. Our goal is to strengthen an informed, sensitive, and well-coordinated community response system. This system ensures no woman is left alone, neither at the first sign of violence nor at any point afterwards. This training is part of a long-term process that the Women’s Fund “Sukhumi” has been building for years: creating safe, empowered, and violence-free environments for women, community by community. Together, we create spaces where women’s voices are always heard. Together, we make sure that violence is no longer invisible.

The project implemented with the support of the DANNER - Kvindecenterfonden Dannerhuset

   In today’s digital world, violence against women often goes beyond the physical space and manifests behind screens, through messages and social media. The Charity Humanitarian Women Fund “Sukhumi” is launching a new project - “Invisible No More: Naming and Confronting Tech-Facilitated Intimate Partner Violence,” implemented with the support of the WAVE Network.. The project aims to raise public awareness and shed light on the often invisible forms of violence carried out through digital means - acts that violate women’s privacy, independence, and security. Tech-facilitated violence in intimate relationships includes digital surveillance, online harassment, unauthorized sharing of personal information, communication control, and other behaviors that restrict women’s freedom. As part of the project, we will produce video narratives based on real stories of women who have experienced digital violence, conduct thematic training and online awareness activities. These initiatives will help reveal the hidden forms of tech-facilitated violence, warn women and girls about risks, strengthen their digital skills for protection and prevention, and promote timely response mechanisms.

The project implemented with the support of the WAVE Network

The Women's Fund “Sukhumi” has launched the project “Empowerment of Women Survivors of Violence and Development of a Community-Based Support System in Georgia.” Within the project, a psychologist visited women’s groups in Khoni and provided consultations to the participants.  The goals of the meeting were to reflect on the psycho-social impacts of violence, strengthen participants’ self-esteem. The psychologist discussed - factors contributing to domestic violence, its causes and consequences, and the social attitudes that often reduce empathy. Participants shared their personal experiences. The importance of group-based support was emphasized, as a process of restoring strength and reconnecting with oneself. 

The project implemented with the support of the DANNER - Kvindecenterfonden Dannerhuset

Within the framework of the project “Empowerment of Women Victims of Violence and Development of Community-Based Support Systems in Georgia,” legal consultations were held for women’s groups in Senaki and Khoni. The main goals of the consultations were to introduce women to the existing mechanisms of legal protection, to explain what steps can be taken in cases of violence, and to clarify the responsibilities of the state and society in the response process. During the meeting, the lawyer discussed: protection mechanisms, procedures provided by law, and the responsibilities that arise in cases of violence. Participants reviewed various real-life cases and emphasized that legal awareness is an essential foundation for women’s safety and freedom of choice.

The project implemented with the support of the DANNER - Kvindecenterfonden Dannerhuset

Fund “Sukhumi” Participated in a Masterclass on Digital Inclusion in Tallinn

Linda Chikhladze, representing the Fund “Sukhumi,” was one of ten participants from Georgia who took part in a two-day masterclass held in Tallinn, Estonia, aimed at promoting digital awareness and inclusion in Georgia’s regions, especially rural communities. The event introduced participants to service design methodology and focused on identifying the key barriers vulnerable groups face in accessing digital services. For Linda, the experience was a significant step in her professional and personal development, reinforcing the importance of the Fund’s approach, that technology must be designed based on real human needs. Alongside the masterclass, the Georgian delegation also had the opportunity to attend the high-level e-Governance Conference – #eGov2025.

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