Migration is a serious and highly relevant topic. The relationships between parents who have emigrated abroad and their children who remained at home are particularly emotional.
These issues leave no one indifferent: there are many examples, both from their own families and from their circle of relatives and neighbors.
These cases were discussed at meeting with women and girls in Kopitnari IDP settlement. Moreover, a psychologist from our organization attended the meeting. There were many questions, recollections of various stories, and advice from the psychologist...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Women from 10 municipalities met at Zoom platform to discuss current topics.
In the first part, Natia Akhalaia, representative of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Kutaisi office, spoke about legal and illegal migration, statistics, individual services regarding return to Georgia, support for returning migrants, and grant projects.
In the second part, Linda Chikhladze, digital security trainer, introduced participants to important aspects of digital security, common threats, best practices, and protection tools.
Participants asked questions on both topics and received competent answers.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Women's mutual assistance groups of all ten municipalities started the new year with a renewed motivation. During their first meetings, they mainly discussed municipal services, changes, and innovations.
Group members listen attentively to a psychologist, whose advice and individual consultations are particularly helpful.
Digital literacy is important to them – working with social media, familiarization with the Fund “Sukhumi” website https://sosfsokhumi.ge/ and learning how to find the information they need.
In Khobi, the focus was on youth, and in Tskaltubo - on the importance of digital education. In Senaki, new participants were introduced to the results they had achieved together. The meeting in Chokhatauri was particularly interesting – the group participants are members of the folklore ensemble “Taoba” from Gogolesubani, who brightened up the time spent together with dancing and singing.
Most of the groups have shown growth, which is a sign of effective work and success.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
As part of civic initiatives, informational meetings on migration issues were held in Zugdidi, Tskaltubo, and Tsalenjikha municipalities.
Participants - women and youth were provided with information about the research of our organization and the guide "Know and Protect Yourself!" The guide aims to inform women, community leaders, and active members of society about available services and assistance. They also received a brochure on how to help children when one parent emigrates.
Migration and domestic violence against women were discussed at the meetings.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A master class for women was organized by graduates of the manicure course at Senaki Community Center. The event was part of a civic initiative that has been running in the Senaki IDP settlement from November to January.
Master class participant: This was my first time practicing this procedure with a specialist. It's a very good initiative. We not only saw what our girls learned, but we also enjoyed the day.
One of the graduates: I received the best opportunity, and as a beginner, I'm very happy that women saw my possibilities.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
What do the meetings give us? What results have we achieved in 2025? How have our lives changed?
A summary of the annual work was presented at meetings held in Tsalenjikha, Khobi, Kobuleti, and other municipalities. Members of the women's mutual assistance group spoke about the impact of the project work, its results, and positive changes.
The website "Digital Resource Center of Services for Women Surviving Violence" (https://sosfsokhumi.ge/) is important to them, providing women with all the necessary information.
The women actively work from meeting to meeting. New members join the groups, and they look forward to the New Year with renewed mood.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
How to explain to a child the expected changes associated with parents’ migration, the importance of emotional support, and the necessity of regular communication between parent and child.
These topics were discussed by a psychologist at a meeting organized as part of a civic initiative in Chokhatauri. Members of the "Grandmothers' Club"—active and energetic grandmothers who understand the impact of parental migration on children—participated.
The meeting was attended by active participants. The psychologist provided recommendations on all issues. The meeting achieved its goal—the grandmothers were very satisfied.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
We love our slogan: Peace at home and peace in the world!
In recent years, one of the slogans of the 16-day campaign was "From peace at home to peace in the world."
We gave this good wish and call a more Georgian explanation: Peace at home and peace outside! (Similar to: "Sun in, sun out, Sun, come to my home").
During the campaign, 43 news items were published on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WFSukhumi. We informed readers about the goal and essence of the campaign, the dates during the campaign, and our activities. We also shared photos and videos from our extensive archive. All publications were accompanied by the messages of protest against violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Mutual assistance groups actively participated in the international campaign "16 Active Days against Gender – based Violence." The leader of Zugdidi group held an informational meeting with the public. Meetings were held in Khobi and other municipalities, and informational materials prepared by our organization were distributed.
Participants discussed the importance of the campaign, violence prevention, and the need to support victims.
According to group members, it is very important to organize their work in the manner of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. Awareness raising and women empowerment contribute to a reduction of violence.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
