Against the background of active interaction, a training was held in Zugdidi with participation of women IDPs and heads of the homeowners’ associations of the Baramia and Lagidze streets.
Participants learned the essence of evidence-based advocacy and analyzed the process, how to identify a problem and how to solve it. Using a SWOT analysis, they assessed their own resources, strengths and weaknesses, and discussed expected risks.
The training participants selected specific problems and drew up action plans.
The reviews of the participants:
“We learned how to write an advocacy plan and assign responsibilities”.
“We will use these skills in practice when working on advocacy issues in our communities.”
The work is carried out in partnership with the Center “Abkhazeti” within the framework of the project “Support of the conflict transformation in the South Caucasus and Moldova”.
Since January, Women Support Centers began to actively hold information meetings. With the help of mobilizers from 10 centers, more than 150 people received information about support services and municipal programs for violence victims.
The informing process contributed to the identification of new families. Within a month, 10 families under the risk were identified. Active work began with them. Beneficiaries already use the free services of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”: they receive consultations from a psychologist and a lawyer.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In January, the psychologist of the Women's Fund “Sukhumi” actively worked with families who came from Ukraine. She met with 16 refugees - psycho-rehabilitation work was carried out: collection of anamnesis, liberation from negative emotions. Along with adults, the psychologist actively worked with three teenagers. They suffer from hyperactivity, loneliness and problems of adapting to a new environment. The results of psychotherapy sessions are gradually becoming obvious, and the spiritual state of Ukrainians is improving.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
After the New Year holidays, the youth theater resumed its work. In January, puppet theater and forum theater performances were held.
A puppet theater performance took place in Kutaisi school No 2nd. Primary school students liked the performance, then they cheerfully joined the discussion - they talked about their favorite characters, friendship, and helping each other.
The Forum Theater presented a performance on the topic of migration in the city center. Some viewers were worried because... their family members are also emigrants, but noted that this is a pressing problem, and young people have the right vision...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The members of the women and youth groups of the village Didinedzi - Zugdidi municipality hosted the project coordinator, Giorgi Khechinashvili. It was noted that, such meetings are important for both sides from the point of view of receiving information from the donors. During the nearly 3-hour meeting, the representative of the USAID program heard information from the club members about the work done within the project. He learned about the problems and needs of the citizens living near the dividing line. The leader of the club spoke about the benefits of the project, highlighted the issues that were resolved in the village and spoke about plans for future. The meeting turned out to be productive for each participant.
What is advocacy, how to determine an advocacy strategy, what tools and mechanisms should be used to make the process successful - these issues were discussed during the training held in Senaki. It was attended by active women leaders from IDP communities.
Using practical examples and exercises, participants interactively analyzed factors that promote and hinder advocacy. Using SWOT analysis, the strengths and weaknesses of the advocacy team were identified. In the last part of the training, participants identified problems and developed an advocacy action plan.
According to the participants, the skills acquired during the training will help them to successfully carry out the advocacy process.
The work is carried out in partnership with the Center “Abkhazeti” within the framework of the project “Support of the conflict transformation in the South Caucasus and Moldova”.
What are the existing mechanisms to assist and empower victims of violence; In what issues should we cooperate with the department for the protection and support of children’s rights, social workers; What are the responsibilities of society members in preventing violence against women and domestic violence; How to create a healthy, harmonious environment around teenagers - these issues were mainly discussed at a meeting held in Chokhatauri municipality, in the community of Jvartskhma.
The meeting was held in a friendly, positive, interactive atmosphere. The meeting was attended by the City Hall representative of the community, representatives of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, the department for the protection and support of children's rights, and active women of the community.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
“Prevention of violence and protection of victims of violence” - The Women Fund “Sukhumi” held a working meeting on this topic in Chokhatauri.
The meeting was attended by the first deputy Mayor, members of the interdepartmental commission on the prevention of violence against women and/or domestic violence, protection and assistance to victims of violence, representatives of the Gender Equality Council, law enforcement agencies, a preschool educational institution, an educational resource center and a center for public health.
The aim of the meeting was to analyze the current situation regarding domestic violence in the municipality and to determine the prospects for social cooperation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Training on the topic “Evidence-based Advocacy” was held at Khoni Community Education Center.
The training was attended by women leaders representing homeowners associations in the IDP settlement. They discussed barriers existing in the process of advocacy at the local level, identified target groups and stakeholders, and developed a plan for the advocacy of community needs.
The training participants noted:
“Today we gained very valuable experience in how to find the shortest way to solve the pressing problems of our community.”
“We have chosen prior issues and set a strategy for changes, emphasized the ways to solve these issues and better saw our capabilities”.
The work is carried out in partnership with the Center “Abkhazeti” within the framework of the project “Support of the conflict transformation in the South Caucasus and Moldova”.
