After identifying needs, members of Tskaltubo mutual assistance started to solve group specific problems through civil initiatives.

The group submitted six projects for the competition, 3 out of them received funding:

Fencing the courtyard of the building of former statistics department to improve and ensure the safety of IDPs' living conditions

Installing nets in the basements of buildings on Abkhazeti Street (to prevent debris and flooding) and purchasing cleaning equipment (wheelbarrow, shovels, gloves, and bags)

The installation of street benches on April 9 Street and the installation of trash bins in apartment entrances will improve the living conditions of IDPs in three compact settlements of Tskaltubo.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent" the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Found “Sukhumi”.

Surveying, discussing identified community issues, developing initiatives, and shaping them into a project—these are the mutual assistance group's most recent activities that have contributed to the social activism process in Senaki IDP community.

During the group's last meeting, participants discussed the implementation of the initiatives and identified responsible persons.

The issues identified during the survey will be finalized in a project. It will detail the results of the initiatives and their impact on addressing community needs.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non - governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women “Consent”, the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Found “Sukhumi”.

Another meeting with members of Khoni mutual assistance group was held on Abkhazeti Street. During the meeting, initiatives that should be documented as projects and then supported by the competition committee were discussed. Description of the problem and activities was developed, also with budget planning and issues of sustainability and long-term results were discussed.

At the end of the meeting, the participants prepared a draft of a specific initiative and visited the squares that should be renovated as part of the project.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women “Consent”, the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Found “Sukhumi”.

During a meeting of the women's mutual assistance group in Tskaltubo, participants actively discussed initiatives they could implement within the framework of this project.

Group members received information on how to write initiatives (problem description, correct formulation of the goal, and definition of results). For each problem, they identified specific needs necessary for proper budgeting. They also supplemented the civic initiatives with specific examples and observed how similar initiatives or small projects are written.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent" the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund "Sukhumi".

Members of Senaki mutual assistance group actively participated in a survey conducted in the IDP settlement, which included 129 people.

One of the main topics at the meeting with group members was the discussion of the survey results. The research identified actual issues in the IDP community. Support for civil initiatives to address these issues is planned. Participants received information on how to formulate a problem, define goals and objectives, and present it as a civil initiative.

The project is being implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent," the Women's Information Center, and Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.

At Tskaltubo mutual assistance group meeting, the survey results were discussed. The community completed 126 questionnaires.

The data collected reflects the most pressing needs of IDPs in four settlements (Kopitnari, the former Statistical Office building, 9 April Street, and Abkhazia Street).

The group members decided to hold meetings with the public to better identify priority issues and develop civic initiatives.

In the second part of the meeting, participants discussed the rules of application submission process for civic initiatives. They will strive to formulate ideas based on community needs in order to receive funding.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent," the Women's Information Center and Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.

Kutaisi women's mutual assistance group - "Women’s Voice" met again. This time, they discussed the survey.

Kutaisi is one of the municipalities where the Women Fund “Sukhumi” conducted a survey on the needs of IDPs, focusing on infrastructure, public spaces, and access to services.

103 respondents (69 women and 34 men) participated in the survey.

Members of the women's mutual assistance group will present the results of the IDP survey.

The main goal of the survey is to identify needs in the community and then fund initiatives to address critical issues.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent", the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.

Evaluation of the survey process, achievements and challenges, and discussion of a sample initiative form - this was the topic and goal of the mutual assistance group "Community Power" meeting in Khoni.

In the IDP settlement on Abkhazeti Street, 108 IDPs - 80 women and 28 men were interviewed on the following community needs: infrastructure, public spaces, and access to services.

Primary data is available for all three areas. The group members will present the results of the IDP survey. Then, by mutual agreement, they will select a priority issue and begin the necessary preparations for funding the initiative.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent," the Women's Information Center, and Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.

In an IDP settlement of Poti, women are uniting to identify and address community problems.

The aim of the meeting with members of mutual assistance group was to discuss the survey results. Five members of the group interviewed approximately 100 people from the community. The data obtained reflects the most pressing needs of IDPs. These needs were discussed at the meeting. Participants visited the locations where problems are most visible. They agreed to hold additional meetings with the population to jointly identify priority problems and develop civic initiatives for their solution.

Participants also learned the rules for filling out applications for civic initiatives, which will help them to formulate ideas based on community needs.

The work of Poti mutual assistance group clearly demonstrates unity, responsibility, and a desire for change. The women demonstrate that community well-being is possible through joint efforts.

The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent", the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”.

Kutaisi mutual assistance group "Voice of Women" starts the research to identify the problems and needs of IDP communities and develop civic initiatives based on these findings (this is the only group that has given itself the name "Voice of Women").

At its latest meeting, group members discussed the details of the survey process, its forms, and methods. They already know the survey dates and target groups. All of this determines the survey's success. In the next stage, initiatives will be developed and supported that address the identified needs for the well-being of the IDP community.

The project is implemented by a coalition of nongovernmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent" the Women's Information Center, and the Women’s Charitable Humanitarian Fund “Sukhumi”