This is a best example of cooperation, the best practice!
The local self-government of Bagdati is a good partner of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. The Women Support Center is actively working in Bagdati municipality, many interesting initiatives have been implemented.
One more interesting event has started. Women living in the village Dimi are given the opportunity to learn new professions.
Bagdati Gender Equality Council, with the support of the Fund “Sukhumi”, organized free educational courses in the village library. Within 10 weeks, some of the participants will learn how to make products from polymer clay, some will master the profession of a stylist, and some will take an Excel training course. The courses will help women and girls to improve their economic situation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The members of women initiative groups of Khoni municipality and Kutaisi discussed the activities developed by the strategy of "Resolution 1325" and noted the necessity and importance of women's involvement. Then they planned events to be held within the framework of the 16-day international campaign. As for the members of Khoni youth group, they actively work to implement the activities developed at the civil forum and play an important role in introducing the culture of peace and restoring trust. For the members of Kutaisi Youth Initiative Group, the training conducted by the representatives of the Fund "Sukhumi" on the topic: "Women and youth in the peace movement, promoting the implementation of UN Resolution 1325 and 2250" was particularly interesting.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
Bagdati, Vani, Kobuleti, Samtredia - trainings with youth of these four municipalities were held online and a meeting in Chokhatauri was held face-to-face.
The participants discussed the reasons of conflicts and the topic of tolerance. Live training is always remarkable by role- games and interesting work. Therefore, it was more effective.
“With the help of a specific game, we learned how information is distorted and lost. You helped to understand the reasons that cause conflicts,” said one of the participants.
In November, as in other months, trainings were held in Youth Empowerment Centers in 10 municipalities.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In November, all three of our theaters were presented to the audience - the forum theater, the shadow theater and the puppet theater.
The forum-theater held performances in the youth center of Senaki municipality. The topic of migration and the problem of the relationship between mother and childtrn caused an active discussion and involvement of the audience. Thus, the Forum Theater implemented its mission.
The shadow theater and the puppet theater organized performances in the school of the village Khani (Bagdati municipality). The little spectators saw their favorite characters and showed great interest. These theaters also played their role - they talked with children about tolerance and harmony.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Psychologist Manana Gotsiridze has been working in the Women Fund “Sukhumi” for many years, in different municipalities of Western Georgia. With people of all ages.
She conducts group and individual meetings, psychotherapy sessions, helps the couples to overcome conflicts...
One of the psychological problems that many people suffer from is stress.
How to deal with stress? What can help us during stress?
Of course, the psychologist works with everyone individually, but these tips are useful for everyone:
Drink a cup of green tea.
Try to slowly count to 10 and then back, in order to calm down.
Eat chocolate.
Try aromatherapy.
Sometimes writing down your emotions on paper can make them less scary.
Give yourself a hand massage.
One of the ways to avoid stress is to comb your hair for 10-15 minutes.
Delicious food is an effective anti-stress measure.
The new groups started a 6-month training course. The first meetings were held in the Youth Empowerment Centers of Zugdidi, Senaki, Terjola, Tkibuli and Chokhatauri. The total number of participants exceeds 100 people.
The trainings are held with different ways: interactive work, discussions, role-games and open feedback when the participants say that they like this kind of work.
Representatives of the Youth Department, teachers and members of the Gender Equality Council are actively involved in the trainings.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
During the meetings held at the Women Support Centers, participants spoke about the problems that exist in terms of identifying victims of violence. They believe that in response to these challenges, meetings with women groups should be increased. All women should be informed about the services that exist in the government and non-government sectors. This information will help to identify hidden family conflicts and plan preventive measures.
The meetings were held in the Women Support Centers of Tkibuli, Chokhatauri, Terjola, Tsalenjikha and Zugdidi. During the whole month, five crisis families were identified in these centers and a corresponding response started.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
During the information meeting, the women of Bagdati were provided with important information: about the monitoring conducted by the Women Fund "Sukhumi" to study the work of Departments for the protection of Children's Rights and Support, as well as about the main directions of work of the Department for the Protection of Children's Rights and Support of Bagdati municipality.
During the meeting, it was noted that this department is working actively and is trying to support the beneficiaries as much as possible. At the same time, it was noted that it is important to improve services for children and families and think about how to make these services more effective and achieve long-term results.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Minister of State for Reconciliation and Civil Equality - Thea Akhvlediani, the "Consultative Council of Experts Working on Reconciliation and Engagement Policy Issues" and the "Women, Peace and Security - Advisory Platform on Strengthening Women's Effective Participation in the Peacebuilding Process" (of which the Women's Fund “Sukhumi” is a member) held a work-meeting with them.
Civil society representatives spoke about the challenges faced by the population near the dividing line, emphasized the need to make more efforts of peace building, to strengthen and develop the existing programs for restoring trust and reconciliation between the conflict divided communities. The members of the platforms at the State Minister's Office expressed their readiness to continue close cooperation with the Minister.
