One of the most remarkable things that happened within the months of the war was the resilience of Ukrainians and their ability to translate their stress and anger into a meaningful response. Fighting the enemy, supporting those in need, donating money for the sake of Ukraine’s victory – we stand by our country even on the hardest days and find the niche to be useful.
This issue of our newsletter sheds light on the wartime activism and donation preferences of Ukrainians since the beginning of the war, recent civil society developments, and the opportunities to grow your expertise and capacity. Get engaged in our weekly highlights!
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The times are troubling these days, but Ukrainians stay strong, support those in need, and work together to face the challenges of today and tomorrow. What specific areas of wartime activism do citizens choose to resist the enemy? Our Civic Engagement Poll revealed that 41% of Ukrainians supported IDPs at shelters or provided free housing, 40% procured various goods for army needs, and 21% joined information resistance. 14% of respondents helped evacuate civilians from endangered areas, and 10% joined military or territorial defense units. Army needs became the primary purpose of all donations that Ukrainians made since the beginning of the war (65%). 56% donated towards humanitarian aid and 48% – to charitable initiatives. Check for more details in our weekly chart!
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USAID/ENGAGE and NAPC Release Integrity Manifesto
Integrity should be the defining feature of a new Ukraine, as well as our daily choice. Only with consolidated efforts, we will succeed in building a society and a state that yields a happy life for future generations. Tell others about your decision to be a person of integrity. Support the Integrity Manifesto and share it on social media. The Manifesto was created within a joint USAID/ENGAGE & National Agency for Prevention of Corruption awareness-raising campaign “Integrity Wins,” which encourages Ukrainians to abandon petty corruption in favor of honest alternatives.
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Vox Ukraine Continues a Volunteer Marathon to Support the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The volunteer marathon by Vox Ukraine unites two important actions – learning and helping. The think tank has already held six charity events joined by 158 participants, who donated over UAH 225,000 to support the Armed Forces. On November 22, the CSO will host the next event – a charity lecture titled “The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the World.” Experts will share the results of the research on how life has changed in different parts of the world after February 24, 2022.
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Ukrainian Leadership Academy Alumni Hold Charity Fairs to Support the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Sunday BazaarR is a charity fair held by the alumni of the Ukrainian Leadership Academy (ULA) in Lviv every month. The girls launched the project while they were still studying at ULA, but with the beginning of a full-scale invasion, they completely switched it into a charitable format to support the Armed Forces. More than 100 Ukrainian clothing, accessories and home decor brands present their products at the fair. During six charity fairs, the Sunday BazaarR team collected UAH 450,000 for thermal imagers, pickup trucks, and other assistance for defenders of Ukraine. You can learn more about the project on its Instagram page.
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New Europe Center Analyzes How Ukraine Implements the EU Recommendations
Four months ago, Ukraine received EU candidate status and seven recommendations to be fulfilled for further promotion to membership. Did our state make any progress in the implementation of these steps? The New Europe Center in partnership with specialized Ukrainian think tanks and CSOs carried out the second independent monitoring of Ukraine’s implementation of EU recommendations titled “Candidate Check-2.” Read the summary by the link.
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Environment – People – Law Provides Recommendations for Holding Russia Accountable for Environmental Losses of the War
On November 7, Environment – People – Law and other environmental CSOs released a public statement to assess the impact of the war on the environment. Signatories call on bringing the aggressor state to account for the damage and demand respective compensation. The statement preceded the hearings of the Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management: “The impact of military operations on the environment in Ukraine and its restoration to its natural state.” It also outlines a set of recommendations for central authorities to help establish the legal, institutional and financial aspects of Russia’s responsibility for the damage caused to the Ukrainian environment.
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Nova Doba Launches Online Training Program for Civic Education Teachers
On November 8, Nova Doba started an online program for civic education teachers titled “Comanda.UA.” The program unites various stakeholders in the civic education field – CSOs, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, and institutions of postgraduate pedagogical education. It offers five advanced online training courses for civic education teachers aimed to increase their competencies and contribute to positive interpersonal communication and the consolidation of Ukrainian society. The first winter course will be held throughout November-December 2022.
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Job Alert: USAID/ENGAGE is Looking for Qualified Professionals
Attention, job seekers! This is your chance to join the expanding USAID/ENGAGE team. We are looking for:
– Culture & Arts Program Officer https://bit.ly/3E1WE8A;
– Digital Innovations Program Officer https://bit.ly/3EgAPCG;
– Events Program Officer https://bit.ly/3EyNfHe;
– Program Officer, Networks and Coalitions Building https://bit.ly/3UV3VOz;
– Civic Education Program Officer https://bit.ly/3g9D1DN;
– Social Cohesion Program Officer https://bit.ly/3UTmPW0;
– Finance Officer https://bit.ly/3g0RAK0;
– Grants and Contracts Officer https://bit.ly/3hNg9u4;
– Procurement Officer https://bit.ly/3O8RfBB
For interested applicants, check out the requirements by the links and do not hesitate to send your CV and motivation letter!
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American Councils Announce Call for Applications for the Professional Fellows Program
The Professional Fellows Program is a global exchange program aimed to introduce young Ukrainian professionals to the US federal system, its basics, the checks and balances system, and civic society’s role in building a strong democracy. The participants will be placed in intensive 6-week fellowships in non-profit organizations, private sector businesses, and government offices across the United States. This year, the program has a Governance and Society thematic focus. The application deadline is January 31, 2023.
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Registration for the Annual Educational Program on the Development of Volunteer Movement in Ukraine
Do you want to change your community and do socially important things that bring the victory of Ukraine closer? Join the Agents of Volunteering – an annual educational program for the development of volunteering in the regions of Ukraine. During the program, you will learn how to organize volunteer events, develop lasting partnerships, create opportunities for the volunteer community, and build and improve your city through volunteering. Registration is open until November 27.
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