Interesting discussions in Kutaisi, Poti and Senaki

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informational meetings of youth clubs held regarding the prevention of domestic violence (reasons, results, protection mechanisms) were held in school No. 33 - Kutaisi and in school No. 21 - Poti, as well as in the school of the village Nosiri (Senaki municipality),

There were interesting groups, active involvement of participants, role-playing games. Concrete problems were identified. According to one of the participants, in some places the situation of women has not changed at all, and they have the same problems that are shown in the beautiful Georgian film “The Tree of Desire” - when ugly traditions and stereotyped thinking of the community decided the fate of people.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

Reasons of the conflict - Poti, Senaki, Kutaisi

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The reasons of conflict were discussed at the workshops with students in Poti, in the school -  gymnasium of Tamar Pachulia, as well as in school No. 3 - Senaik and school No. 11 - Kutaisi. The workshops were attended by school directors and teachers. As was mentioned, they also talk with students on similar topics, but children feel freer and work is more effective with a conflict expert. This can be seen in their feedback:

"Such reasons really exist in life, and the advices, given at the workshop is useful to me".

“It was fun when we did the exercises and we learned a lot”.

“The workshop was rich in various tasks. Next time, I will again take part with pleasure”.

Pupils of all schools are waiting for the next meeting.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

Zeda Simoneti, Ganmukhuri, Senaki - workshops with students

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The holidays finished and the workshops again stared in schools of 9 municipalities of Western Georgia. On September 17, 18 and 20, workshops on conflict resolution were held in the schools of the villages Zeda Simoneti (Terjola municipality), Ganmukhuri (Zugdidi municipality) and Senaki school No. 3.

Pupils were actively involved in the process. Their evaluation is interesting:

"I am satisfied with myself; I already know how to get out of a difficult situation."

"This day was full of information, I learned a lot of new and necessary."

“We have analyzed what is conflict and what is peace. I really enjoyed working with friends”.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

Renewed work of the Youth Clubs

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The work of the Youth Clubs in the regions of Western Georgia was resumed. For the six-month cooperation, new schools were selected - in Simoneti (Terjola municipality), Teklati (Senaki municipality), Orsantia (Zugdidi municipality).

The first meetings were already held. The interest is great not only from students, but also from school directors and teachers. Plans for the future are following: various activities, exchange meetings.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

Young conflictologists in 9 municipalities – in the Fund “Sukhumi”

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In Kutaisi, in the Fund “Sukhumi” summarizing workshop finished the 5 month cycle of workshops on the topic: “Teaching the conflict management on schools”. The meeting was attended by the young conflictologists – workshop participants, held in 9 schools of 9 municipalities, also the parents and teachers – 26 people on a whole.

Participants summarized the gained knowledge, they talked about the changes and impact, which they felt themselves. They mentioned that similar meetings are essential in all schools, in order to teach children the conflict management at early age and resolve the conflicts  peacefully.

Parents expressed their thoughts:

"A wonderful day, a day of positive." “Thank you so much for taking care of our children.” "I attend for the first time and I am delighted!" "It is evident that they have carried out fruitful work."

As one teacher noted, “you can work all year and do not achieve anything, but to achieve such a result in 5 months is a great merit of a trainer who cooperates so well with students.”

At the end of the meeting, participants received certificates. The event was finished with an excursion to the Bagrati Temple.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

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