The topics of conflict management and violence prevention are especially relevant for young people, as these issues are related to their everyday lives. During the meetings, they discuss various forms of violence, ways of peaceful resolution of conflicts, and the need for mutual support.
Participants note that open communication and exchange of experiences in a free space are very important for them. They are more aware of the dangers of violence, discuss protection mechanisms, and are ready to share information with others.
Young people hope that their participation will contribute to further awareness raising among their peers, which will contribute to the creation of a peaceful and safe environment.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
How do Women Support Centers evaluate the activities of the Fund “Sukhumi”? What results do they provide and how important are monthly information meetings? What kind of support do women need?
Internal monitoring was conducted to answer these questions.
Meeting participants openly express their mood and share new ideas:
- These meetings are a source of new information for us. Violence against women has not ended, and we must strengthen our positions in the fight against this problem.
- Women rarely have the opportunity to get together and express their thoughts, tired of the daily routine, we find a different mood, and we really need it.
- I am glad that you think about women, about our empowerment. Our self-esteem is growing. New ideas appear. It would be good if we were given the opportunity to implement our ideas.
The meetings were held in the Women Support Centers of Zugdidi/Khurcha, Senaki, Khoni and Khobi.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A civil dialogue with women's groups on the issues of migration was held in Kutaisi. The meeting participants – women representing different social groups – got acquainted with the research of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" "Gender Dimension of the Causes of Women Migration through the Prism of Rights, Social Factors and Intersectional Vulnerability". Then a dialogue regarding the reasons of women migration and its social consequences, measures to prevent migration was held.
The participants gave a number of examples – along with the positive economic effect, the traumatic impact of migration on the women migrants themselves, their family members, especially children. They painfully noted moments of alienation and other psycho-emotional difficulties.
There was a discussion on what efforts, in addition to structural solutions, ordinary members of society can undertake to reduce migration trends and reduce its negative psycho-emotional consequences. Interesting ideas were expressed about community-level activities and the resources needed for them. The next stage is planned to select and implement the most interesting initiatives.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Trainings with young people on conflict management and violence prevention are actively conducted. The goal of the trainings is to develop critical thinking, empathy and peaceful communication skills among the young people.
During the trainings, participants actively participate in discussions, role-playing games and group exercises which help them better understand the essence of the conflict and find non-violent solutions to everyday situations.
After the trainings, young people strive to create a safe and favorable environment, based on their own ideas, where different opinions do not lead to confrontation, but become a space for cooperation and development.
Such trainings help strengthen the culture of peace among young people and create a more effective model of coexistence in society in the long term prospect.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Women Fund “Sukhumi’s” new report “Why Do Women Leave? The Gender Dimension of Women’s Migration Drivers Through the Lens of Rights, Social Factors, and Intersectional Vulnerability” presents the findings of a study conducted in 11 municipalities of Western Georgia, involving 600 women respondents. The report analyses the phenomenon of women’s migration from a gender perspective, viewing migration not merely as an economic process but as one rooted in multifaceted social, rights-related, and structural causes.
The data reveals that for many women migration is not a matter of choice but rather a forced strategy to escape domestic violence, rights-based subordination, and lack of social services. Migration intentions are particularly high among young and economically active women, which has significant implications for the country’s demographic structure and prospects for social development. The report highlights the role of intersectional vulnerability, such as displacement, proximity to conflict-dividing lines, and social insecurity, which further heighten migration risks. The study demonstrates that preventing forced migration requires comprehensive and gender-sensitive policies oriented towards strengthening women’s economic, social, and rights-based empowerment.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Forum Theatre performances were too impressive for the students. In Kutaisi, at the Niko Nikoladze School-Lyceum, the audience enjoyed the acting talent of their peers, the scenes based on reality. After each performance, there were discussions. Together with director Magda Chikhladze, the audience spoke frankly about bullying, psychological violence and actual problems.
The second performance also took place in Kutaisi, in the central location. The actors of the Forum Theatre played their roles so naturally that several passers-by even tried to help the victim of violence. Then they found out that it was a performance...
The audience says that it is good to talk and discuss violence in this form, because the problem is obvious. The main thing is that we all work together to correct the situation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Trainings on: "Conflict escalation and examples" and "Tolerance among young people" were held with members of youth groups of 10 municipalities.
8 live and 2 online meetings were held.
Despite the summer holidays, young people attended the trainings with interest, actively participated in the exercises and understood the seriousness of the problems through role playing games.
From the feedback of the participants:
"This is the first time I've heard the term “escalation” and I think I'll remember it."
"With your explanation and posters, we easily saw the stages of the conflict and how it escalates."
"The role playing was very interesting. We stopped at the stages of escalation before the problem escalated."
"Georgia is a tolerant country. We must respect all people, regardless of their culture, faith or views."
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Such stories are often written thanks to our work, diligence and effort.
The changes are especially noticeable when it concerns our Rehabilitation Center.
One of the latest stories is following: two mothers and 7 children appeared in the center. Two women with difficult fates and difficult children. This is not surprising: they are traumatized, have experienced violence and live with big problems.
A teacher working with minors notes that at first they hit each other, showed violence and aggression.
Gradually it became clear that in addition to domestic violence, they were victims of bullying at school - by students and teachers. Older children beat younger ones because they do not talk about their problems, and younger children want others to understand their hard situation. A grandmother beat one with a belt, a teacher pulled one's hair so hard that she almost pulled it out...
At the Rehabilitation Center, children learned to cope with bullying and build relationships with others. Mothers also figured out their situation - what is best for their future. The work of a lawyer, social worker and psychologist was aimed precisely at this.
One of the mothers is already divorced and is raising her children on her own, the other still lives in a violent environment, but the determination and current life of the woman with whom she lived in the center for two weeks are an example for her. Both women left Kutaisi full of hope, the children are happy. Work with them, their support will continue, we try to never leave our beneficiaries alone.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Mobilizers covered various topics at information meetings. The problems of domestic violence and ways of prevention are actively discussed everywhere. At the meetings of the Women Support Centers of Khoni, Chokhatauri, Tskaltubo, it became clear that a lot of work on identification is ahead.
Successful practices and results encouraged women from other centers. During the exchange of information, new cases were identified in the Women Support Centers of Khobi, Vani and Senaki.
The Para-specialists of the Fund are actively working with mobilizers. They study the needs of women, inform them about services and programs.
"There are many services that women do not know about, so we must continue to provide information about them, we must talk about this to everyone who cannot come to meetings," noted the beneficiaries. In June, internal monitoring was conducted in the Women Support Centers of Senaki, Tskaltubo, Terjola and Vani. The monitoring showed that process of informing should be continued. The need for professional courses for women was also noted. The problems identified during the monitoring will be implemented from next month and will make the work in direction of supporting women more effective
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The cutting and sewing courses organized by the Khobi Women Support Center have ended. Our organization established a day rehabilitation center in the village Shuakhorga.
The two months of the basic course and each lesson were interesting.
The women celebrated the last day of training with an exhibition of their works. They say that they had a good teacher who taught them all the detailes. It was also nice to be together, to communicate...
The graduates will try to apply the knowledge they gained in practice.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)