Mobilizers covered various topics at information meetings. The problems of domestic violence and ways of prevention are actively discussed everywhere. At the meetings of the Women Support Centers of Khoni, Chokhatauri, Tskaltubo, it became clear that a lot of work on identification is ahead.
Successful practices and results encouraged women from other centers. During the exchange of information, new cases were identified in the Women Support Centers of Khobi, Vani and Senaki.
The Para-specialists of the Fund are actively working with mobilizers. They study the needs of women, inform them about services and programs.
"There are many services that women do not know about, so we must continue to provide information about them, we must talk about this to everyone who cannot come to meetings," noted the beneficiaries. In June, internal monitoring was conducted in the Women Support Centers of Senaki, Tskaltubo, Terjola and Vani. The monitoring showed that process of informing should be continued. The need for professional courses for women was also noted. The problems identified during the monitoring will be implemented from next month and will make the work in direction of supporting women more effective
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The cutting and sewing courses organized by the Khobi Women Support Center have ended. Our organization established a day rehabilitation center in the village Shuakhorga.
The two months of the basic course and each lesson were interesting.
The women celebrated the last day of training with an exhibition of their works. They say that they had a good teacher who taught them all the detailes. It was also nice to be together, to communicate...
The graduates will try to apply the knowledge they gained in practice.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
- I am a woman who did everything to keep her family. At the same time, I am a mother who changed the future of her children. I was afraid of how to live, what to do alone. I did not dare to get a divorce. I should have left earlier. I regret that I endured for so long...
This young mother of many children was in our Rehabilitation Center.
There was another young woman with her children - she still lives in an environment of violence.
The advice of a social worker and a lawyer, a course of psychotherapy, days spent in the center gave good results. A special example for her was a woman who escaped violence and lives peacefully with her children. With the help of the City Hall, our support and the support of other organizations, everything was solved gradually and she is grateful...
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Four meetings were held with women activists from the Women Support Centers of Senaki, Tskaltubo, Tsalenjikha and Zugdidi (village Khurcha).
The meeting participants got acquainted with our new research "Gender aspects of women's migration". After the presentation, there was held a discussion on - how the socio-economic and legal status and intersectional vulnerability factors influence migration decisions.
Fragments from the participants' speeches:
"Migration is a serious problem of our time - due to economic factors or vulnerability. Many people have emigrated, and this problem affects women the most".
"Women are forced to emigrate because there is no way out, and ultimately our reality is the following: family alienation and generations, growing up without mothers."
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Those gathered at the information meeting of Senaki Women Support Center discussed the needs of women. Social and infrastructural problems in the IDP settlement remain a priority.
Women exchange information, share their opinions with each other, resources, methods, that can be used to solve problems.
Our organization together with them plans and looks for resources to support women
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Useful and relevant information is discussed by women at Khurcha Women Support Center (Zugdidi Municipality). They then share the news in other communities so that as many women as possible are informed. Men often participate at the meetings.
The information concerns issues of empowering women, which is of interest to the beneficiaries. A case of assistance was recorded. The information was provided to a woman living in Abkhazia who benefited from the health program. Supporting and strengthening each other is especially pleasant for each of them.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A new course on working with polymer clay has started at Kutaisi day center. The number of people willing to attend has increased significantly, and interest in learning is also high. With the help of teacher Maka Jishkariani, women are mastering a new profession with pleaseure.
At the very first lessons, the group members were met by psychologist Eka Kvachakidze. They already know what our organization offers them, and that we are interested in their success and development.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Fund “Sukhumi” Participated in a Masterclass on Digital Inclusion in Tallinn
27.05.25
Linda Chikhladze, representing the Fund “Sukhumi,” was one of ten participants from Georgia who took part in a two-day masterclass held in Tallinn, Estonia, aimed at promoting digital awareness and inclusion in Georgia’s regions, especially rural communities. The event introduced participants to service design methodology and focused on identifying the key barriers vulnerable groups face in accessing digital services. For Linda, the experience was a significant step in her professional and personal development, reinforcing the importance of the Fund’s approach, that technology must be designed based on real human needs. Alongside the masterclass, the Georgian delegation also had the opportunity to attend the high-level e-Governance Conference – #eGov2025.
The meeting of Tsalenjikha women's mutual assistance group was unusual. The meeting showed performances of the Forum Theatre of the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. Everyone saw the reasons of violence, the negative consequences and the need to eradicate it.
The meeting of Terjola group was held online. The group became stronger thanks to joint work and was able to solve some problems. New members also try to pave their own path to success.
In Senaki, the needs of the group members were identified. One of the group members was given a mobile phone. The participants of the meeting in Kutaisi got acquainted with the results of other groups.
The work in other municipalities was also interesting. The psychologist of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” was actively involved in the process, answered women's questions and gave them the necessary advice.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
