This year, the Women Support Centers have begun their work actively. Mobilizers and para-specialists work together in various communities to ensure that as many women as possible are informed. The introduction of victim support services contributes to the empowerment of women and the prevention of domestic violence.
Informing the public about victim support services is an important part of meetings at Women Support Centers, which serve as the basis for identifying cases and subsequently responding to them.
The meetings have already yielded results. Specific beneficiaries willing to receive existing services have been identified. Based on case analysis, they will be redirected according to their needs.
The meetings were held at Women Support Centers of Vani, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Terjola, and Tsalenjikha.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
At each training course of all Youth Empowerment Centers, young leaders appear. Together with active participants, they share the knowledge gained during the trainings with their peers, disseminating information on conflict management and violence prevention.
Participants of the current training are also actively involved in this process and conduct the initiated events. They are assisted by teachers who believe that such work has a positive impact on teenagers.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
As part of civic initiatives, informational meetings on migration issues were held in Zugdidi, Tskaltubo, and Tsalenjikha municipalities.
Participants - women and youth were provided with information about the research of our organization and the guide "Know and Protect Yourself!" The guide aims to inform women, community leaders, and active members of society about available services and assistance. They also received a brochure on how to help children when one parent emigrates.
Migration and domestic violence against women were discussed at the meetings.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
It is cold in January, but our rehabilitation center is warm. The fire in the fireplace makes this place even cozier.
Iamze Gumberidze provides legal consultation to one of the guests. Lela Uzarashvili entertains the children.
Psychologist Ekaterine Kvachakidze shares her emotions: "We wanted to create a festive atmosphere for our guests on the “old” New Year, and it turned out very well. There was fun, music, therapy, and an exchange of good wishes. Four-year-old Luka was especially happy... Those who address the rehabilitation center require psychological, physical, and social support. Their families are in difficult financial situations, and our work is aimed at improving the beneficiaries' psychosocial well-being, restoring their emotional stability, and facilitating their reintegration into society. The process joins an individualized approach, taking into account evaluation of needs and psychological condition of a person.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The problem of violence against women remains a pressing issue. Informational meetings held in communities confirm this. Participants note that the number of families under the risk of violence has increased:
"Unfortunately, psychological violence still goes unrecognized. Many women consider it normal. This attitude prevents them from understanding the problem. The number of cases has increased, but women often avoid talking about it."
"When a conflict between spouses remains unresolved for months, physical violence can occur at any moment."
Meeting participants discuss problems and solutions. They believe that support for women should be ongoing. Therefore, they pay particular attention to such meetings.
"We must provide women with information; everyone should know how to protect themselves in difficult situation; whom to address and call, and what types of assistances are available".
Meetings were held at Women Support Centers of Kutaisi, Senaki, Zugdidi, and Khobi.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A master class for women was organized by graduates of the manicure course at Senaki Community Center. The event was part of a civic initiative that has been running in the Senaki IDP settlement from November to January.
Master class participant: This was my first time practicing this procedure with a specialist. It's a very good initiative. We not only saw what our girls learned, but we also enjoyed the day.
One of the graduates: I received the best opportunity, and as a beginner, I'm very happy that women saw my possibilities.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Two-day training on "Business Planning and Management of Small/Macro Businesses" was held at Women Fund “Sukhumi” office in Kutaisi.
Good business ideas don't usually come to entrepreneurs spontaneously. They are the result of painstaking work, effort, research, discussions, surveys, and often the entrepreneur's own creative thinking.
Therefore, the women listened attentively to the trainer: what can an inspiration for a good business idea? How can a successful business idea be developed?
Graduates from day centers of Chokhatauri, Senaki, Terjola, and Kutaisi were active participants of the training. They reflected on their own projects, calculated budgets, shared experiences, discussed the prospects of their future businesses...
The next stage will be a discussion of their business ideas.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Forum Theatre worked actively in December. Performances were held indoors, outdoors and in parks.
During all performances, discussions were held. The audience spoke about the need for public awareness, which helps reduce violence.
Young actors joined the 16-day campaign and loudly and theatrically condemned violence, calling on audiences to prevention.
Our organization's Forum Theatre has new plans for the New Year. New performances will be added to existing ones, and performances will be held for new audiences, addressing serious issues of conflict and violence—again, using the language of theatre.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
How to explain to a child the expected changes associated with parents’ migration, the importance of emotional support, and the necessity of regular communication between parent and child.
These topics were discussed by a psychologist at a meeting organized as part of a civic initiative in Chokhatauri. Members of the "Grandmothers' Club"—active and energetic grandmothers who understand the impact of parental migration on children—participated.
The meeting was attended by active participants. The psychologist provided recommendations on all issues. The meeting achieved its goal—the grandmothers were very satisfied.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
We love our slogan: Peace at home and peace in the world!
In recent years, one of the slogans of the 16-day campaign was "From peace at home to peace in the world."
We gave this good wish and call a more Georgian explanation: Peace at home and peace outside! (Similar to: "Sun in, sun out, Sun, come to my home").
During the campaign, 43 news items were published on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WFSukhumi. We informed readers about the goal and essence of the campaign, the dates during the campaign, and our activities. We also shared photos and videos from our extensive archive. All publications were accompanied by the messages of protest against violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)