Quantitative research was started in the target municipalities within the framework of the project "Bridging the gaps: People-to-People Initiatives for Conflict Resolution", in frames of which the members of the women initiative group of the village Pakhulani the Tsalenjikha municipality were involved. The topic of the research is "Assessment of the quality of human security and gender needs of the population".
The youth initiative group of the village Koki - Zugdidi municipality created a forum-theater. The news was implemented within the framework of the USAID project "Bridging the gaps: People-to-People Initiatives for Conflict Resolution". According to the assessment of the group members, the forum-theater will implement its function and provide information to the public. The forum-theatre is a method of interactive work between different layers of society, which aims to solve social problems and provide information. A meeting within the project "Bridging the gaps: People-to-People Initiatives for Conflict Resolution" was held in the village Koki. Women initiative groups were involved in the research "Assessment of the quality of human security and gender needs of the population".
The problem of violence against women and the importance of public participation in its elimination - meetings on this topic were held in Vani and Kobuleti. The meeting in the public school of the village Mtisdziri (Vani municipality) was attended by teachers and upper graders and in the kindergarten No 2 of Kobuleti, the coordinator of the children's rights department of the City Hall and the chairman of the Gender Equality Council, together with the staff.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
Tskaltubo women's network actively continues to work on solving the problems raised in the IDP settlements during the research process.
Network leaders work closely with local government. Most of the problems advocated by them have already been resolved by the relevant departments.
As for the implementation of the action plan of 1325 UN Resolution at the local level, the Gender Equality Council of Tskaltubo municipality is one of the leaders in this direction - it envisages and implements important standards in terms of women, peace and security.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
One more course of the Day Rehabilitation Center of the Women Fund "Sukhumi". Lots of beautiful things. One more group that learned how to work with polymer clay and create little miracles.
Traditionally, a final event was organized at the end of the two-month course. The participants presented the works created during the training, told about themselves... The presentation was impressive and was highly appreciated by the representatives of the Women Fund "Sukhumi".
Graduates were awarded with certificates. They noted that this period was quite fruitful for them in terms of professional development and personal relationships, and they will successfully apply the acquired knowledge in practice.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Women Support Centers continue to actively inform the public about victim assistance and support services, they help women to advocate various social or infrastructural problems.
In January, as a result of informing process at Women Support Centers of Samtredia, Tkibuli, Zugdidi, Vani and Tsalenjikha, crisis families were identified, work with them continues intensively.
According to the necessity, the psychologist of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" works with each case individually. Child support departments are also actively involved in the assistance process.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
One of the most important segments in the youth direction of the Women Fund "Sukhumi" is the activation of Youth Empowerment Centers.
Trainings are held monthly in 10 municipalities of Western Georgia. The working topics of the trainings in January were early marriages and ways to resolve conflicts. Topical issues caused discussions and thus made all the trainings even more interesting.
The first five trainings were held in Zugdidi, Samtredia, Tsalenjikha, Kobuleti and Terjola municipalities.
The knowledge gained during the trainings is disseminated by young people in their schools, towns and villages, thereby contributing to the reduction of conflicts and the prevention of violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
On January 17, a meeting with Kutaisi Women Initiative Group was held. The topic of the meeting was: studying the quality of human security, envisaging gender needs. The participants got acquainted with the information about the quantitative research. Questionnaires were also distributed among the group members. The meeting was also held at School No. 6 named after Zhiuli Shartava. The members of Kutaisi Youth Club discussed the six-month action plan and outlined the ideas to be implemented. The meeting was traditionally held with fun activities and team exercises. Several new members joined Kutaisi youth club, who positively evaluated the club activities.
Studying the quality of human security envisaging gender needs - the members of Tskaltubo Women Initiative Group will conduct research on these issues. Data collection is already underway. 150 beneficiaries interviewed in Tskaltubo municipality will be able to determine their position with the help of an online questionnaire. Group members have appropriate skills, which is a guarantee of successful completion of the process. An active and interesting process is going on in youth groups as well. Within the project a forum-theater was formed n the public schools No 1 and No 4 of Tskaltubo. With the help of a master class conducted by a professional actor, the group members have already staged the first performances. The mentioned format will help to initiate public discussions on current topics.
