Bakhvi Hydro Power Plant has donated computer equipment to the organization "Women for the Future, Chokhatauri Community," which was established to empower women socially and economically in Chokhatauri. The donation will allow the organization's members to use their own technology, replacing the equipment previously owned by Chokhatauri School's administration.
"Women for the Future, Chokhatauri Community" was founded in 2021 in the Chokhatauri municipality. The organization currently has 10 female members. One of its goals is to not only enhance the social and economic status of women but also to contribute to the development of the village. The members of the organization meet weekly in what was once the old local government building to work on various projects.
The members of "Women for the Future, Chokhatauri Community" have secured several small grants through various funding programs, including winning sewing and weaving machines for community projects.
Mariam Laperashvili, the leader of "Women for the Future, Chokhatauri Community," expressed gratitude for the donation: "The arrival of Bakhvi HPP in Chokhatauri has been a success for us. The company is involved in educational and social projects. I frequently attend their meetings. Our organization now has the opportunity to advance due to their support. We now have a dedicated room where the women gather. Until now, we used a computer owned by Chokhatauri School. With Bakhvi HPP’s support, we now have our own equipment, which helps us write projects more effectively. This is a great example of the company standing by people."
David Koberidze, Environmental, Social, and Governance Manager at Bakhvi HPP, commented: "Empowering women in rural areas is one of the key prerequisites for the rapid development of each region. Unfortunately, social and economic issues in rural areas are a significant challenge for the country. I believe the private sector should actively participate in solving these problems. We are pleased to support 'Women for the Future, Chokhatauri Community' through our social projects. It is crucial for us to create programs that contribute to sustainable development. The donation of computer equipment aligns with this goal, and we are happy to contribute to the organization's progress."
"Women for the Future, Chokhatauri Community" was established in 2021 as part of the "Tasos Foundation" program aimed at empowering rural women.