The winners of the material support program were awarded in Zugdidi

 Within  the  framework of the project “Step by Step Towards a Better Future” (Second Phase), the winners of the material support program were awarded at the ceremony organised by „Hilfswerk International“ and IDP women association "Consent in the yard of Dadiani Historical Museum in Zugdidi." Beneficiaries received material support, that will help others to start new businesses and expand existing one, in addition, presented the results of the material support program. The project is funded by the EU and the Austrian Development Agency. The project started in February 2017 and continues until May 1, 2020.

The  aim of the  program is to support on reintegration and resocialization of  probation, convicts and their family members, bt the providing them with business opportunities, social assistance and professional education.

The event was attended by the First Deputy of the State Representative of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Davit Partvania, Acting Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia Ruslan Abashidze, Mayor of Zugdidi Giorgi Shengelia and representatives of local authorities.