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)
Discussions on the psychosocial, economic, legal, structural aspects of migration and its prevention were held with women groups of Khoni and Khobi municipalities. They were familiarized with the results of the research of the Charitable Humanitarian Women Fund “Sukhumi”, and discussed ways to prevent migration and reduce its negative consequences.
The women had visions based on their life experience about how important it is and what needs to be done to reduce migration and mitigate its consequences, reintegrate women in emigration and improve the psychosocial climate in their families.
They believe that they have the resources to implement small civil initiatives and can initiate meetings on migration risks, for example, with discussions based on real stories. Particular interest was expressed in raising awareness of possible negative changes in the emotional and behavioral state of children, as they see many negative examples that worsen the climate of families and, in general, society. Specific ideas will be discussed at future meetings.
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)
The project "Women Act for Peace and Strengthening Local Communities" is implemented by a coalition of NGOs - the Association of IDP Women "Consent", the Women's Information Center and the Charitable Humanitarian Women Fund “Sukhumi”.
The activities are attended by IDPs (living in IDP settlements or collective centers), women and youth living in villages along the dividing line from 15 target municipalities: Kareli, Gori, Kaspi, Khashuri, Tetritskaro, Gardabani, Tskaltubo, Kutaisi, Khoni, Sachkhere, Poti, Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Senaki, Mestia.
Our target municipalities are: Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Khoni, Senaki and Poti.
The project aims to promote public initiatives through the formation and support of mutual assistance groups in order to improve the social and economic situation of communities affected by the conflict. In addition, it is planned to strengthen the organizational structure of the Network of Women and Youth - Peace Ambassadors.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
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.
