Our forum-theater held a performance at a meeting of the women's mutual assistance group in Tskaltubo Innovation Center.
The issues raised were of great interest to the participants. During the discussion, they noted the need to respond to problems and change the attitude of society.
The forum-theater held the second meeting in Tskaltubo public school. Performing in front of peers is always interesting and responsible. The students liked the performances, actively entered into different roles, openly talked about the problems of the younger generation and ways to solve them.
The forum-theater's performances make the audience think and help them find the right solution.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The final meetings at the Youth Empowerment Centers were held with some changes. There were problems, but despite this, the youth were maximally involved in the training process. They noted that they learned a lot during the course, and their educational and technical skills improved, which will be useful for them in practice.
It was especially important for the youth to receive certificates confirming the completion of the course. New groups are in the process of actively formation.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The five-month training course has been completed in all ten municipalities.
Ways of peaceful conflict resolution, relationships between children and parents – these topics were discussed by the trainers together with the youth.
The young people actively discussed the topics, openly expressed their opinions and shared their own examples with the audience. They noted that skills of peaceful conflict resolution are necessary in life. It is also important to have open relationships with parents.
The youth received information about the final meeting in March, and also learned details of the grant project announced by the Fund “Sukhumi” for the training participants.
Despite the difficult situation, the trainings were held without interruption.
In March, the trainers of the Fund “Sukhumi” will see the results of five months of work.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Forum Theatre can hold performances anywhere - in a hall, on the street...
One February meeting was held in Vani, another - in Kutaisi Park.
Young actors presented actual problems. At public school of Vani Forum Theatre held performance for the first time, and made a huge impression on the audience - with the form of expression and the actors' performance. Some of those gathered joined the performance, and others expressed their opinions on the issues during the discussion.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The awarding of the competition participants began at the end of January and ended in February.
The competition was held at the end of last year and was coincided with the International Campaign of "16 Active Days against Gender- based Violence". The competition was attended by members of youth clubs who had completed a 6-month training course on the topic "Conflict Management and Violence Prevention".
About 30 essays, drawings and videos were submitted to the competition.
The Women Fund “Sukhumi” encouraged all participants. The trainers Lela Shengelia and Anzhela Chikhladze personally met with the participants in Senaki, Tskaltubo, Kobuleti, Zugdidi and Samtredia municipalities and presented them with gifts and certificates of appreciation. Participation in the competition gave young people even more motivation to actively participate in the work of youth clubs.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The audience always watches the Forum Theatre performances with interest.
Questions, memories of life, involvement of some viewers in the performance, discussions... This is what makes this theatre special.
The Forum Theatre of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" held two meetings with the audience in January: in a private school in Terjola and in one of the parks in Kutaisi.
Rehearsals and work on new performances are underway in parallel. Young actors are actively working to contribute to the process of violence prevention.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Tsalenjikha, Senaki, Terjola - trainings with youth were held in these three municipalities in January, and trainings in Zugdidi and Samtredia were held online.
The meetings in Senaki and Terjola were especially interesting. Members of these clubs took an active part in the competition, which was held in the framework of the campaign "16 active days against gender-based violence".
The results of the competition were summed up at the end of 2024. At the first meetings of the year, certificates of gratitude and gifts were presented to some of the participants: Salome Lashkarava, Lika Tsurtsumia, Vika Tsurtsumia (Senaki Youth Club), Salome Panchulidze and Mariam Gogsadze (Terjola Youth Club). The victory and awards of the girls are an excellent incentive for other members of the club, who will join the new events with great interest.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The Forum Theatre dedicated its December performances to the international campaign "16 active days against gender-based violence". The performances were held in Kutaisi Youth Center and in the open air.
Due to the general situation, trips to municipalities and schools are limited, so the last performances of the year were held only for Kutaisi audience.
The actors hope that the situation will change for the better from the New Year and the area of their performances will become more diverse.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
At the end of November, during a week, 11 girls from across Western Georgia participated in a Youth Exchange in Poland organized by Kreisau-Initiative e.V. in cooperation with Women Fund "Sukhumi" and Fundacja Krzyżowadla Porozumienia Europejskiego/Stiftung Kreisau.
The Georgian girls are representatives from our youth clubs and demonstrated high motivation, engagement, and interest. The training provided within the program aimed to empower 47 young women from Germany, Georgia, Poland, Ukraine, and Wales and raise awareness about women's rights and self-esteem.
