The Women's Fund “Sukhumi” has launched the project “Empowerment of Women Survivors of Violence and Development of a Community-Based Support System in Georgia.” Within the project, a psychologist visited women’s groups in Khoni and provided consultations to the participants. The goals of the meeting were to reflect on the psycho-social impacts of violence, strengthen participants’ self-esteem. The psychologist discussed - factors contributing to domestic violence, its causes and consequences, and the social attitudes that often reduce empathy. Participants shared their personal experiences. The importance of group-based support was emphasized, as a process of restoring strength and reconnecting with oneself.
The project implemented with the support of the DANNER - Kvindecenterfonden Dannerhuset
Within the framework of the project “Empowerment of Women Victims of Violence and Development of Community-Based Support Systems in Georgia,” legal consultations were held for women’s groups in Senaki and Khoni. The main goals of the consultations were to introduce women to the existing mechanisms of legal protection, to explain what steps can be taken in cases of violence, and to clarify the responsibilities of the state and society in the response process. During the meeting, the lawyer discussed: protection mechanisms, procedures provided by law, and the responsibilities that arise in cases of violence. Participants reviewed various real-life cases and emphasized that legal awareness is an essential foundation for women’s safety and freedom of choice.
The project implemented with the support of the DANNER - Kvindecenterfonden Dannerhuset
In today’s digital world, violence against women often goes beyond the physical space and manifests behind screens, through messages and social media. The Charity Humanitarian Women Fund “Sukhumi” is launching a new project - “Invisible No More: Naming and Confronting Tech-Facilitated Intimate Partner Violence,” implemented with the support of the WAVE Network.. The project aims to raise public awareness and shed light on the often invisible forms of violence carried out through digital means - acts that violate women’s privacy, independence, and security. Tech-facilitated violence in intimate relationships includes digital surveillance, online harassment, unauthorized sharing of personal information, communication control, and other behaviors that restrict women’s freedom. As part of the project, we will produce video narratives based on real stories of women who have experienced digital violence, conduct thematic training and online awareness activities. These initiatives will help reveal the hidden forms of tech-facilitated violence, warn women and girls about risks, strengthen their digital skills for protection and prevention, and promote timely response mechanisms.
The project implemented with the support of the WAVE Network
How relevant is the topic of domestic violence in society? What are the needs of families under the risk? What types of support are important? These questions were discussed during informational meetings held at Women Support Centers.
Participants recalled specific cases and emphasized the difficult situation for women when the rapist has mental health problems. According to them in such cases, women are under particular risk and find it difficult to overcome the problem.
Participants also discussed the need to work with the rapist, noting the high level of aggression in society, which is demonstrated in family conflicts.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Cyber-bullying and Cyber security - this new topic has appeared at the trainings with youth groups since November.
The aim of the training is to familiarize participants with the essence, forms, and consequences of cyber-bullying, as well as ethical standards of behavior online.
Why the introduction of this topic was necessary?
In March, our organization conducted a research that demonstrated the relevance of the problem (an analysis of the research is available on our website -
The first training sessions with young people have already taken place. Participants worked in small groups, analyzed real-life bullying scenarios, and learned how to act if they were victims or witnesses of cyber-bullying. After discussions and watching videos, participants realized that the digital world is just as real as everyday relationships, and that everyone can create a safe online environment through their behavior.
At the end of the training, participants developed a personal "behavior promise" that they will implement online.
project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
After identifying needs, members of Tskaltubo mutual assistance started to solve group specific problems through civil initiatives.
The group submitted six projects for the competition, 3 out of them received funding:
Fencing the courtyard of the building of former statistics department to improve and ensure the safety of IDPs' living conditions
Installing nets in the basements of buildings on Abkhazeti Street (to prevent debris and flooding) and purchasing cleaning equipment (wheelbarrow, shovels, gloves, and bags)
The installation of street benches on April 9 Street and the installation of trash bins in apartment entrances will improve the living conditions of IDPs in three compact settlements of Tskaltubo.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent" the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Found “Sukhumi”.
During a meeting of the women's mutual assistance group in Tskaltubo, participants actively discussed initiatives they could implement within the framework of this project.
Group members received information on how to write initiatives (problem description, correct formulation of the goal, and definition of results). For each problem, they identified specific needs necessary for proper budgeting. They also supplemented the civic initiatives with specific examples and observed how similar initiatives or small projects are written.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent" the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Fund "Sukhumi".
Another meeting with members of Khoni mutual assistance group was held on Abkhazeti Street. During the meeting, initiatives that should be documented as projects and then supported by the competition committee were discussed. Description of the problem and activities was developed, also with budget planning and issues of sustainability and long-term results were discussed.
At the end of the meeting, the participants prepared a draft of a specific initiative and visited the squares that should be renovated as part of the project.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women “Consent”, the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Found “Sukhumi”.
Surveying, discussing identified community issues, developing initiatives, and shaping them into a project—these are the mutual assistance group's most recent activities that have contributed to the social activism process in Senaki IDP community.
During the group's last meeting, participants discussed the implementation of the initiatives and identified responsible persons.
The issues identified during the survey will be finalized in a project. It will detail the results of the initiatives and their impact on addressing community needs.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non - governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women “Consent”, the Women's Information Center, and the Women's Charitable Humanitarian Found “Sukhumi”.
Open dialogue and close cooperation with the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) represent an important precondition for strengthening human security and stability in Georgia’s conflict-affected regions.
A meeting was held at the Tbilisi office of Women Fund “Sukhumi” with representatives of the EUMM Field Office Mtskheta, Ms. Nina Stubb and Ms. Nadezhda Drumeva. The guests were interested in the key findings of our new monitoring report “Why Do Women Leave? The Gender Dimension of Women’s Migration Drivers Through the Lens of Rights, Social Factors, and Intersectional Vulnerability”, available at:
The discussion focused on the main directions of Women Fund “Sukhumi’s” work, including strengthening the human security of IDPs and conflict-affected women, promoting peacebuilding, and preventing and responding to domestic violence.
The European Union Monitoring Mission plays an essential role in fostering stability, dialogue, and confidence-building, particularly in ensuring the security and addressing the needs of populations living along the Administrative Boundary Line. Continued cooperation with civil society organizations working with IDPs and conflict-affected communities remains crucial for ensuring that women’s perspectives and needs are effectively reflected in peace and security policies.