To identify priority issues in the IDP community, a survey has begun in four settlements of Tskaltubo municipality. A total of 120 questionnaires are planned to be filled out.
During the meeting with members of the mutual - assistance group, participants were introduced to the survey forms, methods, and techniques, as well as the timeframe, the number of participants, and how gender and social classification should be conducted.
The collected information in each settlement will serve as the basis for civil society initiatives, supporting of which will be directed to specific needs. Funding for these initiatives will provide an important incentive for women living in the community.
The project is implemented by a coalition of non-governmental organizations: the Association of IDP Women "Consent" the Women's Information Center, and Women’s Charitable Humanitarian Fund "Sukhumi."
An important stage started in the work of women's mutual assistance groups: identifying priority issues in IDP communities and developing initiatives. A survey is planned for target municipalities to identify women's needs.
At a meeting with members of the mutual assistance group in Senaki, participants were introduced to the theoretical materials for the survey forms, methods and techniques. They were given instructions on how and when the survey would be conducted, how many people would be involved, and who would be the target group.
Using the acquired skills, the survey will be successfully conducted. In response to the identified needs, it is planned to support civil society initiatives that will contribute to the creation of a fulfillment living environment in the IDP community.
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”.
Women's mutual - assistance groups presented 18 initiatives, seven of which received financial support from our organization.
At next group meetings, civic initiatives were discussed.
Two out of seven initiatives were from women of Terjola group. Tskaltubo group presented four initiatives, one of which received funding. This is a great incentive for them.
Kobuleti women group did not participate in the initiative competition. Unfortunately, the initiatives of Vani and Kutaisi groups did not receive funding at this stage.
At ordinary meetings, group members discussed the submitted applications to take into account the competition committee's comments and more actively engage in the next stage - developing initiatives and receiving financial support.
The project is implemented with the support the Equality Fund (Canada)
At the end of August, an ordinary meeting of Kutaisi mutual assistance group was held. The group members discussed the issue of creating a treasury. They talked about financial contributions and their use, the rights and responsibilities of responsible persons.
One of the issues was increasing the competence of group members through trainings. The training on women's leadership was of particular importance for the group.
The group members are already leaders in the community and have the knowledge necessary to identify needs and solve priority problems of communities. They also care about social change through the implementation of civil initiatives.
The topic of discussion at the ordinary information meeting of Khoni mutual assistance group was the creation of a treasury account and the election of a treasurer. This initiative will increase responsibility and targeted, effective management and disposal of common finances in the IDP community.
The participants focused on the knowledge and skills acquired during the trainings and how they can use them in practice.
During the meeting, the problems existing in the settlement were noted. The group was provided with information on the needs research that they should conduct. In conclusion, the participants discussed future plans and the implementation of civic initiatives in the community.
Poti mutual assistance group gathered for another information meeting. The group members discussed an important change made to the charter - the creation and introduction of a treasury account.
The initiative is aimed at increasing responsibility in the IDP settlement and effective management - the use of common financial resources.
The meeting discussed leadership competencies developed as a result of trainings, which will help the group members in the process of needs research.
The meeting participants once again emphasized the importance of social activity. The problems of individual residential houses and common needs were identified, which are planned to be addressed jointly, through civil initiatives.
At the next information meeting, members of Tskaltubo mutual assistance group discussed an amendment to the charter concerning the creation of a treasury account.
This initiative involves voluntary donations, the introduction of an internal savings system in order to master the basics of financial management and improve financial literacy.
At the meeting, attention was paid to the topic of leadership, which was of particular interest to the group members.
Once again, problems and common needs of different settlements were recorded, which are planned to be solved through joint efforts and civil initiatives, after conducting a needs research.
Members of Senaki mutual assistance group meet regularly and actively work in accordance with the activities defined by the project. The group members discussed the format and regulations for creating a fund/treasury. They discussed the forms of accounting for financial donations and the mechanisms for their use. Responsible persons, their rights and responsibilities were identified.
In order to improve their professional development and competence, the group members have already completed trainings on women's leadership, identification and prioritization of problems. One of the questions at the meeting was devoted to discussing the topic of women's leadership.
According to the group members, trainings on community leadership are important for their development and will contribute to the identification of priority problems and social change in IDP communities.
The topic of social activity became the prior one at the ordinary meeting of Tskaltubo mutual assistance group. The meeting was attended by women from four IDP settlements of Tskaltubo municipality.
The participants filled out pre and post questionnaires on social activity. They understood what social activity is, how it works, what results it can give...
A charter of the mutual assistance group was developed at the meeting. During the conversation, the problems of all four settlements and ways to solve them were also discussed.
