The first meeting of the mutual assistance group was held in Tskaltubo. The group was created within the framework of the project "Women Act for Peace and Strengthening the Local Community".
The meeting participants got acquainted with the activities and goals of the project, talked about the responsibilities and importance of the involvement of each member of the group.
The project activities will empower the women members of the group, their communities and will contribute to the implementation of the "Women, Peace and Security" agenda at the local level.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Four meetings were held with women activists from the Women Support Centers of Senaki, Tskaltubo, Tsalenjikha and Zugdidi (village Khurcha).
The meeting participants got acquainted with our new research "Gender aspects of women's migration". After the presentation, there was held a discussion on - how the socio-economic and legal status and intersectional vulnerability factors influence migration decisions.
Fragments from the participants' speeches:
"Migration is a serious problem of our time - due to economic factors or vulnerability. Many people have emigrated, and this problem affects women the most".
"Women are forced to emigrate because there is no way out, and ultimately our reality is the following: family alienation and generations, growing up without mothers."
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
A mutual assistance group was created in Senaki, which included activists, women leaders and young people. The main responsibilities and duties of the group members were defined.
At the first information meeting, the participants were provided with information about the main goals, objectives and activities of the project "Women Act for Peace and Empowerment of Local Community".
The group participants will undergo a series of trainings that will increase their competence and professionalism.
The project will provide the participants with the opportunity to work on the needs of IDP communities. All activities are aimed at solving community problems and improving the socio-economic situation in IDP communities.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
The first meeting of the project "Women Act for Peace and Strengthening the Local Community" was held in Poti. The mutual assistance group was officially formed. The meeting was attended by IDP women and girls, who will become the main beneficiaries and participants of the project in the future.
They received detailed information about the goals and objectives of the project, as well as the activities planned for the coming months. Particular attention was paid to the opportunities that the project offers to the group members: a series of trainings to develop their competencies and professional skills.
The main roles, duties and responsibilities of the group members have been defined, which will facilitate an organized and result-oriented work process. The participants will identify problems in the IDP communities; define priority issues and work to solve them through community initiatives.
In addition, the project aims to support and strengthen the capacity of the "Network of Women and Youth Peace Ambassadors".
Poti is a new municipal area of the project. This gives even more importance to increasing motivation and facilitating the creation of new spaces for dialogue and cooperation.
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Training on the topic: "Social work in communities, prevention and response to domestic violence - assessment and analysis of work" was held in the office of our organization.
The training was attended by mobilizers and Para-specialists of Women Support Centers from ten target municipalities of Western Georgia.
The participants shared successful social work practices, assessed the results of social work in Women Support Centers, and discussed challenges, conclusions and response mechanisms.
Based on the training program, through interactive involvement, they determined the effectiveness of using women support services.
The trainer gave them the necessary advices - how to increase the use of existing services by beneficiaries, and what additional skills are needed to strengthen social work.
In the format of group work, together with a psychologist, they created a psychosocial portrait of a person (beneficiary); discussed the need for empathy and a sensitive approach when communicating with women at risk of violence.
At the end of the training, the participants noted:
"The training is a good opportunity to share information. There are many women around us who need support. We will be able to cooperate with them and change their condition by strengthening social work."
"The information I received is new skill for me, the use of which will help identify women at risk".
"I listened to representatives of different municipalities and the situation is almost the same everywhere - social work is necessary to prevent violence. We know a lot, we have learned a lot today, and we need to use all this in practice to empower women."
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
The mutual assistance group gathered at an information meeting in Khoni. The participants received information about the project, its goals and objectives, as well as planned activities.
The mutual assistance group brought together active women and young people who will work in their communities to identify priority problems and solve them.
The project includes trainings for group members, which will help them acquire new knowledge and skills.
The current project also envisages the expansion, strengthening and support of the "Network of Women and Youth - Peace Ambassadors".
The project is implemented with the support
of the UN Women organization
Those gathered at the information meeting of Senaki Women Support Center discussed the needs of women. Social and infrastructural problems in the IDP settlement remain a priority.
Women exchange information, share their opinions with each other, resources, methods, that can be used to solve problems.
Our organization together with them plans and looks for resources to support women
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Useful and relevant information is discussed by women at Khurcha Women Support Center (Zugdidi Municipality). They then share the news in other communities so that as many women as possible are informed. Men often participate at the meetings.
The information concerns issues of empowering women, which is of interest to the beneficiaries. A case of assistance was recorded. The information was provided to a woman living in Abkhazia who benefited from the health program. Supporting and strengthening each other is especially pleasant for each of them.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Germany)
Fund “Sukhumi” Participated in a Masterclass on Digital Inclusion in Tallinn
27.05.25
Linda Chikhladze, representing the Fund “Sukhumi,” was one of ten participants from Georgia who took part in a two-day masterclass held in Tallinn, Estonia, aimed at promoting digital awareness and inclusion in Georgia’s regions, especially rural communities. The event introduced participants to service design methodology and focused on identifying the key barriers vulnerable groups face in accessing digital services. For Linda, the experience was a significant step in her professional and personal development, reinforcing the importance of the Fund’s approach, that technology must be designed based on real human needs. Alongside the masterclass, the Georgian delegation also had the opportunity to attend the high-level e-Governance Conference – #eGov2025.
