On August 30, 2002, mothers of large families held a protest in front of Tbilisi City Hall demanding a subsistence minimum. Around one hundred demonstrators requested a meeting with city officials. After being denied, the protesters attempted to storm the building, breaking doors and throwing stones at the windows. According to Marina Chkhaidze, a mother of three and one of the participants, their demand was for 100 GEL in assistance per family, so they could at least purchase the necessary items for their children to go to school.

She noted that this was not their first protest. On August 20, a rally was held near the State Chancellery, where Tbilisi Mayor Vano Zodelava had promised aid but failed to deliver. The mothers claimed that if their demands were ignored again, their next actions would be more aggressive. After the protest in front of City Hall, demonstrators marched toward the State Chancellery.

Another protest by the mothers took place on November 21, again in front of City Hall. They stated that while some received 100 GEL during the “Tbilisoba” festivities, many were left without support. They demanded that, at the very least, assistance be provided by St. George’s Day.

A representative of City Hall met with the protesters and promised they would soon receive aid. The participants handed over a list of those who had been excluded from the Tbilisoba payments.