Some meetings of women's mutual assistance groups were held in municipalities, and some of them were held online.

In Tsalenjikha, the story of one of the women who suffered violence was voiced. It is planned to discuss a new case and provide assistance. New participants were added to the group in Terjola. During a meeting in Tskaltubo, women discussed their needs. Their desire is to organize cutting, sewing and polymer clay courses. This will contribute to their economic empowerment.

The involvement of a psychologist gives the meetings a special effect, since each participant needs competent advice.

The group members are confident that together, with mutual assistance, they will solve many problems.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

An interesting discussion was held with a group of women from Khoni IDP settlement. The topic of conversation was the psychosocial, economic, legal and structural aspects of migration. The participants shared their views on what impacts the scale of migration, what are its social consequences and side effects, and what can be done to prevent migration.

"When, according to statistics, 43% of immigrants in recent years are children under 15, of course, there are real reasons for concern."

"10-15 years ago there was a big wave of migration in Khoni. There are no women left who could leave. Now it is more of a migration of young people."

"They leave, and factually no one comes back."

"To prevent migration, we must familiarize society with its social consequences. Let's think together what people, especially women, need to avoid this step."

Many specific ideas were expressed regarding areas where real employment opportunities for women should appear and conditions for their support should be created.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

This day is the most pleasant in the history of day centers: completion, awarding the certificates, the summing up...

A two-month basic course in cutting and sewing, organized by the Women Fund "Sukhumi", has completed at Tsalenjikha day center.

Teacher Nana Kalandia allocated a place in her house for the students, and they studied how to "revive" the desired design with great interest. They learned a lot during educational course and will actively use the gained knowledge and experience in the future.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Meetings held in Women Support Centers are a source of new information for participants. In addition to information, the meetings also aim to communicate with each other and exchange opinions.

Women speak loudly about their own and common problems, then discuss ways to solve them, make plans...

The Fund “Sukhumi” always supports them in this process and tries to respond to women's needs.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

A psychologist of the Women Fund “Sukhumi” held meetings at the Women Support Centers in Senaki, Khobi, Tskaltubo, Vani and Terjola. During the meetings, she spoke about the harm of violence regarding children.

- Most children from families with violent atmosphere, show aggressive behavior. From an early age, a child has aggressive reactions, which persists for a long period of time. The outside world is hostile to the child, the sense of danger is heightened, and his reaction is likely to be aggressive. Therefore, parents should protect children from an aggressive environment from an early age, - notes psychologist Eka Kvachakidze.

Women consider the psychologist's advice useful, and meetings with her are very important for them.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

According to the Dictionary of Civic Education, initiation means raising an issue, putting it on the agenda on one's own initiative.

In our practice, initiated events are often organized, especially in youth groups.

During trainings, young people get acquainted with various topics related to conflict and violence management. Then they themselves take the initiative and hold information meetings and competitions, prepare videos and posters, write essays, draw thematic pictures, etc.

Currently, trainings are actively conducted with youth groups and, in parallel, initiative events are planned. This is one of the important forms of dissemination of information

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Five youth clubs received a small grant from the Women Fund “Sukhumi”. Trainings on current topics were held in five municipalities.

In the project proposal, members of Terjola youth club wrote: "In the modern world, the interdependence of parents and children often faces challenges. To understand this problem and improve relationships, we developed the project "Harmony in the family - mutual understanding between generations." The training was full of active discussions, bright emotions and plans for the future...

Tskaltubo Youth Club dedicated training to the topic: "The Impact of Relationships between Children and Parents on Personal Development." Participants symbolically expressed their attitude to parents-children relationships on the "Tree of Emotions." There was active involvement, a role-playing game "Change the Perspective" and a discussion. One of the parents noted: "This was an impressive training. We communicated and listened to each other. Such meetings should be held more often!" The training "Tolerance among Youth" at Tsalenjikha Youth Club discussed the importance of tolerance, equality, acceptance of differences and respect to each other.

In March, another training course was completed in the Youth Empowerment Centers. In April, new groups were formed in 10 municipalities. Teachers and leaders of the previous training course took an active part in this process. The work of the first month of the training course was successfully completed.

- there are difficulties, but despite many interfering factors, we believe that we will continue to conduct trainings with the created groups, - the trainers note.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)

Several new members have joined the women mutual assistance group in Tskaltubo. Terjola group has also been replenished with new members. In Senaki, new serious cases were discussed, and questionnaires are currently being processed.

In all other municipalities, the March meetings were actively held. During the ordinary  group meetings, the participants were interested in government services. They already have information about programs and services to support vulnerable groups. One of the important priorities for women is economic empowerment. They try to solve problems through informing and mutual assistance. The group meetings give hope to each participant, as they become more active, stronger and better able to cope with challenges.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)

The role of medical personnel in preventing violence against women/domestic violence and protecting victims - training on this topic was held in Tskaltubo. The training was attended by medical personnel of the municipality: doctors of polyclinics, schools and family doctors.

The training discussed topical issues: the scale of violence against women, the anatomy of violence, the legal environment: the law and mechanisms for its implementation, referral entities, the role and responsibility of medical personnel.

The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)