The main purpose of "Hope" Caucasian Onco Society is psycho-social support of cancer patients and their family members. The organization mainly worked only in Tbilisi. However, the residents of the regions are even more deprived of such services, and the stereotypes related to this disease are stronger there.
With the project presented at the auction, the organization wanted to cover three regions of Georgia (Adjara, Imereti and Kakheti) and conduct free art therapy workshops for the beneficiaries living there.
In order to achieve this goal, the Caucasian Onco Society collected 7000 GEL with the support of the "Ideas Auction" audience.
With the money obtained at the auction, in April 2024, Khatuna met onco patients in Batumi, Kutaisi and Ozurgeti. A visit to Kakheti is also planned soon. The format of the meeting provides for raising awareness about cancer, patient advocacy, psychological support and empowerment. An online commune was also created, where the relationship between the organization's members and cancer patients turned into long-term and close mutual support.
"We laughed, drew, joked and even cried a little, but most importantly, we all felt each other's strength and courage." - This is a great success of the project conveyed by Khatuna's words.
