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Returning to strategic leadership—Open Society

With support from WHLF, the Institute of Local Democracy "Open Society" strengthened its institutional capacity, updated its strategic direction, and expanded partnerships with women-led…

WHLF Community of Practice workshop in Lviv. Photo by Rhea Catada/Oxfam

Building a stronger feminist ecosystem—Gender Bureau

Through the Women’s Humanitarian Leadership Fund (WHLF), Gender Bureau brought together women-led and women’s rights organisations across Ukraine to strengthen collaboration, share expertise, and…

Khrystyna Orlava on Vinnytsia TV channel talking about how the public sector can become stronger in difficult times

From communication to connection—Spring of Hope

For Spring of Hope of Ukraine, communication is more than sharing information—it is a way of helping people find support, understand their rights, and connect with services. With support from Oxfam,…

New Generation Kherson at their office. Photo by Rhea Catada/Oxfam

Investing in people, partnerships, and long-term resilience—New Generation Kherson

New Generation Kherson

For New Generation Kherson, WHLF flexible funding provided an opportunity to strengthen the organisation from within while continuing to support communities affected by war. The funding enabled the…

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Strengthening systems, leadership, and humanitarian practice-Successful Woman

Successful Woman

Through WHLF support, Successful Woman strengthened both its organisational systems and the capacity of its team. The project enabled the organisation to improve internal processes and digital…

Tetiana Krasko and Tetiana Chernetska of Centre for Gender Culture. Photo by Rhea Catada/Oxfam

Reimagining cities through young women’s voices – Center of Gender Culture

Center of Gender Culture

Through its Inclusive Reconstruction project, the Center of Gender Culture engaged young women in shaping conversations about the future of Kharkiv. Using feminist urbanism and the HerCity…

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[Watch] ICan talks about how WHLF strengthened their organisation

Iryna Dhnovska and Daniela Herhi of F1. Photos by Rhea Catada/Oxfam

Building an institutional foundation for the future—F1

WHLF flexible funding enabled NGO F1 to move beyond short-term project delivery and invest in the systems, skills, and structures needed for long-term sustainability. Through strategic planning,…

Liliya Hryniuk and Olena Ohina of Positive Women. Photo by Rhea Catada/Oxfam

Investing in the team behind the work – Positive Women Odesa

Positive Women Odesa

WHLF flexible funding enabled Positive Women Odesa to strengthen both its operations and the wellbeing of its team. Through investments in equipment, office improvements, and psychosocial support,…

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Local leadership built on trust

Ganna Malivskaya

One of the most rewarding aspects of the Women’s Humanitarian Leadership Fund has been seeing how genuine partnership can grow from trust.