Meet the Partners
Bureau of Gender Strategies and Budgeting (Gender Bureau)
Established in September 2013, the NGO Bureau of Gender Strategy and Budgeting (Gender Bureau) is a women-led analytical centre in Ukraine that promotes gender equality and women's empowerment through research, advocacy, education, and gender-responsive governance. Bringing together gender experts from across the country, the organisation works with national and local authorities, civil society, media, and women leaders to strengthen gender mainstreaming in public policy, budgeting, and decision-making.
With this fund, Gender Bureau is strengthening the capacity of women-led and women's rights organisations across Ukraine through mentoring, peer learning, and institutional development. The organisation is also helping women leaders build stronger networks, improve organisational sustainability, and enhance their ability to influence local recovery and decision-making processes.
HROMADSKYI Tsentr Nova Heneratsiia
“Hromadskyi Tsentr “Nova Heneratsiia” or New Generation Kherson is an NGO from Kherson that helps communities and organizations grow by promoting a culture of co-creation, non-formal education, and the power of self-organization. They specialise in training programs on advocacy, civic engagement, and project design, and also provide consulting services to civil society organisations.
“Nova Heneratsiia” has felt the impact of reduced donor funding in Ukraine. After Kherson came under occupation and some of their resources destroyed, the organization was forced to relocate to Ivano-Frankivsk, having lost both its office and website.
With new funding, “Nova Heneratsiia” plans to create a new website, cover office rent, and buy new laptops. They also aim to invest in their team by offering English lessons and first aid trainings.
Spring of Hope
Nineteen years ago, “Spring of Hope Ukraine” began as an initiative to protect women at risk of human trafficking, especially migrant workers and internally displaced people. Since Russia’s invasion in 2014, the NGO has expanded into humanitarian aid, supporting women and their families affected by conflict. Today, its focus is also on developing women’s civic activism and leadership. In 2023, the organization underwent major changes, including new leadership and expanded operations. They plan to use this funding for further institutional strengthening, including improving HR and financial management, setting up an archiving system, and expanding their geographic reach.
Nearly twenty years ago, the NGO “Spring of Hope Ukraine” was founded as an initiative to protect women at risk of human trafficking, particularly female migrants and migrant workers. Since Russia’s invasion in 2014, the organization has expanded its focus to include humanitarian response and protection, supporting women and their families affected by the war. Today, its work also focuses on promoting civic activism, leadership, and women’s economic empowerment, as well as combating gender-based violence.
In 2023, the organization underwent significant changes, including an updated management system and expanded geographic reach. A flexible grant from Oxfam helps strengthen the organization by improving long-term planning, enhancing staff and financial management, and establishing a better archiving system.
Center for Gender Culture
Founded in 2008, the Center for Gender Culture is a women-led organisation based in Kharkiv, Ukraine, working to advance gender equality through education, advocacy, research, and community engagement. The organisation established Ukraine’s first Museum of Women’s and Gender History and works with women, young people, civil society, educators, and local authorities to challenge gender stereotypes, strengthen women’s leadership, and promote equal rights. Since the full-scale invasion, the Centre has also expanded its support to women-led organisations and communities affected by the war.
With this fund, the Center for Gender Culture is strengthening women-led and women’s rights organisations through institutional support, training, and networking opportunities. The organisation is also helping local women leaders build sustainable organisations, foster collaboration across regions, and strengthen women’s participation in humanitarian response and recovery efforts.
NGO “F1”
NGO “F1” is a women-led organisation in Ukraine working to provide sustainable, inclusive, and gender-responsive support to women and vulnerable groups. Through feminist leadership, safeguarding, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, the organisation works with civil society partners and communities to strengthen protection, wellbeing, and women's rights.
With this fund, F1 strengthened its institutional capacity through strategic planning, fundraising, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), and staff development. The organisation also expanded peer-to-peer learning, convened civil society organisations on safeguarding and GBV prevention, and strengthened its role as a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing among women-led organisations in Ukraine.
Open Society
Founded in 2006, the Institute of Local Democracy “Open Society” is a women-led organisation based in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, working to advance gender equality, women’s leadership, and inclusive local governance. The organisation supports the development of gender-responsive policies, women's economic empowerment, and the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, while strengthening partnerships among women's rights organisations, local authorities, and civil society. Since the full-scale invasion, it has also provided humanitarian assistance and psychosocial support to women affected by the war while continuing its work to strengthen gender expertise and local recovery.
With this fund, Open Society strengthened its institutional capacity through strategic planning, updated internal policies, and fundraising systems, while expanding the Equal Partnership Platform—a regional network connecting women-led organisations across central Ukraine. The organisation also strengthened partnerships, enhanced its role as a regional expert on gender policy and UNSCR 1325, and created new opportunities for women’s organisations to collaborate, share expertise, and collectively influence recovery efforts.
Charitable Foundation “I CAN”
Founded in September 2023, Charitable Foundation “I CAN” is a Women-Led, Women's Rights Organisation based in Kharkiv, Ukraine, supporting displaced women and gender-based violence (GBV) survivors through psychosocial support, awareness campaigns, and legal support. For more than a year and a half, ICAN has worked to support thousands of GBV survivors, operating with minimal funding and equipment. Further work is needed to provide a range of support to women the Kharkiv Oblast who face risks due to GBV.
With this fund, they can expand their work to reach more women and vulnerable communities, purchase a diagnostic device for health checks and referrals for GBV survivors, build the financial literacy of women in their communities, and raise awareness on GBV.
Positive Women Odesa
Founded in 2013, the Charitable Foundation "Positive Women Odesa" is a women-led organisation based in Odesa, Ukraine, that works to protect the rights, health, and wellbeing of women living with HIV and women from other vulnerable groups. The organisation provides psychosocial support, counselling, case management, HIV prevention and testing, and gender-based violence response, while advocating for equal access to healthcare and social services and creating safe spaces where women can access support without stigma or discrimination.
With this fund, Positive Women Odesa strengthened its institutional capacity by improving its office environment, upgrading essential equipment, and investing in the wellbeing of its team through psychological support, creative workshops, and a staff retreat. These investments helped reduce burnout, strengthen organisational resilience, and ensure the organisation could continue providing high-quality, sustainable support to women from vulnerable groups.
Successful Woman
Successful Woman is a women-led organisation in Ukraine working to strengthen women's leadership, promote gender equality, and support communities affected by the war. Through humanitarian assistance, psychosocial support, capacity building, and community initiatives, the organisation works with women and families to build resilience while promoting women's meaningful participation in peacebuilding, recovery, and local decision-making. The organisation also supports civil society development by strengthening humanitarian standards, organisational capacity, and community-led approaches to recovery.
Fight For Right
Fight For Right is an NGO from Kyiv that defends the rights of people with disabilities across Ukraine. The organization works to ensure that girls and women with disabilities have a voice in decision-making at national, regional, and local levels. Fight For Right strengthens their leadership through personal and professional development support and by cooperating with public authorities to advance thematic legislative initiatives on disability rights.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Fight For Right has launched an emergency response to support Ukrainians with disabilities through evacuation assistance, psychological support, and access to essential resources. The organization also promotes accessibility in public spaces, educates communities on human rights, non-discrimination and inclusivity, and continues to build a strong, empowered network of national disability rights defenders.
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Club Eney
Club Eney has been supporting people affected by substance use in Ukraine for 24 years. The organization focuses on protecting women affected by substance use and sex workers, ensuring their safety, and helping them access essential services. Club Eney also supports survivors of violence through psychological help, legal referrals, and humanitarian aid, including hygiene kits and essential items for children.
The organization raises awareness about different forms of violence and helps women recognize and address these issues. Club Eney also works with the public, offering trainings for medical workers, police, and teachers on substance use, HIV, stigma, and discrimination.
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Feminist Workshop
Founded in 2014 in Lviv, Feminist Workshop is an NGO dedicated to building and supporting the feminist community in Lviv and across Ukraine. Feminist Workshop focuses on combating gender stereotypes, spreading feminist ideas, and fighting all forms of discrimination. Their programs cover reproductive health, sexual education, and women’s labor and economic rights, while being fully LGBTQIA+ inclusive. The organization also promotes body positivity and challenges unrealistic beauty standards.
In response to the full-scale invasion in 2022, the organization expanded its work to provide housing and free babysitting for IDPs, elderly care, and psychological support for the community.
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Green-Landiya
Green-Landiya is a public organization operating in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions. In over 4 years of operation, it has implemented more than 30 programs—many of them focused on women and women’s rights. The organization works to strengthen the voices of women in communities, create safe spaces, organize trainings, and provide legal and psychological support to women affected by the war. Thanks to Green-Landia, more than 20,000 women and girls have received psychosocial assistance.
Green-Landiya also supports mothers and families by distributing hygiene kits, medicines, food, and other essential supplies. The organization helps women access medical and reproductive health services, supports families raising children with disabilities, and provides humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people.
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Gender Stream
Gender Stream is a feminist human rights organization protecting the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals in Ukraine and promoting systemic changes toward an inclusive, fair, and democratic society.
The organization is actively advocating for House Bill 13 597, which strengthens accountability for hate crimes and adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected grounds. Gender Stream also collaborates with the National Police of Ukraine, providing training to ensure respectful and tolerant interactions with diverse communities.
In addition, the organization works on gender equality and inclusion in state and security services, monitors and prevents hate crimes, supports the development of women’s and queer activism, and conducts research to inform its advocacy and programs.
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TENET Center for Social Transformations
TENET is an NGO dedicated to supporting Roma women through educational, advisory, and social services, particularly for those who have experienced violence. The organization focuses on raising awareness about gender equality, challenging stereotypes and discrimination, and developing leadership skills among Roma youth.
TENET engages in advocacy to ensure equal rights and opportunities for women in the Roma community, works to create conditions for their active participation in public and political life. Through its programs, the organization empowers Roma women, strengthens their voices, and fosters inclusive and safe spaces for personal and professional growth.