There has been a war in Ukraine for five months. Unfortunately, the number of refugees is growing in our country.
At the end of last month, there were 122 people in our database, who came from Ukraine. Now they are 197. One part lives in Kutaisi and the rest lives in Tskaltubo, Senaki, Zugdidi, Tkibuli, Kharagauli, Vani, Samtredia.
In July, the Women Fund “Sukhumi” provided assistance to 15 families and individuals. As August is a holiday period, the support team is trying to distribute more assistance this month.
On July 2, members of our organization participated in a meeting organized by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other departments. At the meeting, topical issues were raised that require a quick solution, for example medical assistance for children, childbirth, free vaccinations.
Our organization has communication with various departments. We are also constantly looking for new allies to solve the problems of Ukrainian refugees, thus the issue of free medical treatment of a 5-month-old child has been resolved.
Cutting and sewing courses are being held at the conflict dividing line in the village Pakhulani (Tsalenjikha municipality). The courses teach how to use modern equipment, cut and sew different things - from simple to difficult - select cloths and show creative approach.
According to the participants, it is great to create clothes with your own hands, to bring to life the idea of your image, to create your own unique style and outfit.
They know that they can use the acquired knowledge to start a small business, just as some graduates of Pakhulan or Kutaisi Day Rehabilitation Centers did.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
They will create a different, much better society...
Lika,
Anastasia,
Mariam,
Mate,
Nini,
Nuri and others...
They are 20... Different and individual… They have their own positions, attitude, arguments on any issue.
They are members of Tskaltubo youth group.
The topic of women's support and gender equality was chosen not by chance for the project. This topic is often discussed. They have great ambitions and believe that tomorrow's society will be much better, where equality and harmony will be balanced by equal opportunities.
"For me, equality means the order in society. Both men and women should be equally involved in this process. Both should follow the same path to achieve the goal" - this is Anastasia. She is an active member of the group. Within the project, she created a video about a topic of equality and provided the community with what young people had to say.
During the ordinary meeting members of Zugdidi IDP Initiative Group spoke about networking, responsibility of network members, importance of teamwork.
They once again expressed their position that they are ready to actively engage in the process of identifying the challenges of IDPs and solving their problems.
The participants expressed their views about creation of a local network of Zugdidi municipality. According to them extensive networking will contribute to IDP problem solution.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
During the ordinary meeting of Khoni Women Initiative Group was devoted to the discussion of the principles of creating and operating the network: what strategic directions should the network have in order to actively work in terms of implementing 1325 UN Resolution at the local level. Group members are motivated to be actively involved in both local and regional networks. The meeting identified the most sensitive issues for the local community.
At the end of the meeting, the participants watched a clip in which the women talk about the training cycle. As a result of the trainings, the competence of each of them increased in different directions. They will work actively in their communities to change the lives of IDP women and girls for the better.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Another round table was held with the participation of local referral entities in the conference hall of the City Council.
The meeting was attended by members of the Gender Equality Council of Kobuleti City Council, representatives of the Mayor's Office, social services and the police department. Guests from the Lanchkhut City Hall were invited to the meeting - the head of the social security and health service and the social worker of the children's department shared the specifics of their work and practice with their colleagues from Kobuleti.
During the meeting, they talked about the prevention of domestic violence and the protection of the victim, about cooperation with local structures.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
97 teenagers participated in trainings held in Vani, Tsalenjikha, Tkibuli, Senaki and Kobuleti. Some meetings were held in a traditional, live form. The other part took place in the Internet space. Despite the form, all meetings were equally interesting, active and informative.
Early marriage and ways to resolve conflicts - the students discussed these issues with the trainers. They gave relevant examples, argued about the negative outcomes of early marriages, or the importance of early conflict resolution.
Meetings of such kind give teenagers the opportunity to think freely. They learn to express their opinions, listen actively, ask and answer questions...
The culture of group work, discussion and conversation - all these skills that young people have acquired or reinforced - are the merit of the training course.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
In May-June 2022, the youth initiative group of our school together with the Women Fund "Sukhumi" implemented the project "Clean environment and healthy lifestyle is my choice".
Many good things were done in the school within the framework of the project. The most important thing is that the students became much more motivated and self-confident.
Within the framework of the project, meetings with population were organized, the river bank and the center of the village were cleaned, it should be noted that the village attorney also participated in the cleaning action. The students also organized a wonderful meeting with kindergarten teachers on the importance of healthy food, planted evergreen trees and think about the sustainability of the project in the future so that the process continues and there is a beautiful green corner in the school yard.
At the end of the project, a sports event was held with the participation of all schoolchildren. It can be said that the project had a very positive effect on students' personal formation, motivation, and development of various skills. The school management and the teachers are ready to support the students in the activities to be carried out in terms of project sustainability in the future and jointly change the environment for the better.
The project is implemented with the support of the USAID
A working meeting was held in Senaki IDP Women Initiative Group. The following questions were discussed: why networking is important, what benefits it can bring in terms of problem advocacy.
Participants expressed their positions: what is the responsibility of the network participants, is the team work important.
According to them, the problem raised by the network is more results-oriented, as in this case there are much more resources for solving problems.
At the end of the meeting, the participants expressed their readiness to create a local network in Senaki municipality, which will become the basis for wider networking activities in the future.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
