LET`S NGO — STRENGTHENING CIVIC ACTIVISM AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE
A project that helps young activists to create an NGO, as well as gain skills and tools for the development of the organization and implementation of social projects.
LET`S NGO — STRENGTHENING CIVIC ACTIVISM AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE
A project that helps young activists to create an NGO, as well as gain skills and tools for the development of the organization and implementation of social projects.
In the project of young organizations and initiative groups receive comprehensive support:
They are trained in the creation and management of CSOs, project management, communications, fundraising, etc.
Get the support of a lawyer to register their own organization.
Get advice from experts in organizational capacity, fundraising and digital tools.
Develop and implement projects under the guidance of experienced mentors.
They have the opportunity to win a grant for the implementation of their idea.
️ What else Benefits of participating in the project?
To train and mentor the participants, experts and consultants from among the leaders of the public sector, heads of non-governmental organizations, and project managers are involved.
During the development of their own projects, the participants/participants are trained according to the author's methodology, built on the basis of human-centered design.
The opportunity to gain first experience in the administration of grant projects accompanied by mentors.
Graduates can join the Let's NGO Community with additional support, closed events, and exclusive content.
In the project, youth organizations and initiative groups receive comprehensive support:
They are trained in the creation and management of CSOs, project management, communications, fundraising, etc.
Get the support of a lawyer to register their own organization.
Get advice from experts in organizational capacity, fundraising and digital tools.
Develop and implement projects under the guidance of experienced mentors.
They have the opportunity to win a grant for the implementation of their idea.
️ What else Benefits of participating in the project?
To train and mentor the participants, experts and consultants from among the leaders of the public sector, heads of non-governmental organizations, and project managers are involved.
During the development of their own projects, the participants/participants are trained according to the author's methodology, built on the basis of human-centered design.
The opportunity to gain first experience in the administration of grant projects accompanied by mentors.
Graduates can join the Let's NGO Community with additional support, closed events, and exclusive content.
ACHIEVEMENTS
ACHIEVEMENTS
326
People participated in the project.
24
teams received funding and implemented their own project
80
young organizations and initiative groups have been trained.
Created a blog about the public sector “Let's NGO”with useful advice, research, expert opinions.
48
The initiatives helped to register their own public organizations.
53
mentors were trained and became mentors for the participating teams.
What are the conditions and the mechanics of participation?
Teams of 3 people representing civic initiatives or young NGOs can apply for the project. They can be from any region of Ukraine.
According to the results of competitive selection, 10 teams pass for each wave of the project.
During the participation in the project, participants undergo training, develop and present their own projects.
3 out of 10 teams will receive $1000 for the implementation of the project, additional consultations of mentors and experts.
What are the conditions and mechanics of participation?
Teams of 3 people representing civic initiatives or young NGOs can apply for the project. They can be from any region of Ukraine.
According to the results of competitive selection, 10 teams pass for each wave of the project.
During the participation in the project, participants undergo training, develop and present their own projects.
3 out of 10 teams will receive $1000 for the implementation of the project, additional consultations of mentors and experts.
Projects
Examples of projects implemented by the participating teams of the project
Oleksandr Bogun, founder and chairman of NGO “Interaction”
Thanks to our participation in the project “Strengthening public activism among young people”, we have created our own organization. We also won our first grant, thanks to which we implemented the “Interaction” project to support, socialize and adapt young IDPs in Kryvyi Rih.
Today, as an NGO, we have organized more than 50 youth projects, volunteer events and training programs.
For our team, the knowledge and skills gained from “Ukrainian Professional Development” are invaluable. Thanks to experts and mentoring support, we were able to understand in detail the issues of project development and implementation, raising funds, filling out grant application, reporting, accounting, conclusion of service contracts and in general everything related to NGO activities. It was our first experience.
After participating in the project, the team of our NGO cooperated with such donors as: UNICEF, UNFPA, EU Mission in Ukraine, NED, Government of Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany, IREX. This was all made possible thanks to participation in the program “Strengthening civic activism among young people”. The grant we received here helped us to implement our own project and put all the knowledge gained into practice.
Ivan Chubukin, mentor, trainer and consultant of the project
Strengthening civic activism among youth | Let's NGO program provides youth organizations with an integrated approach to learning that contributes to their effective growth and influence in the regions. Through structured training in management, community building and project management, participants gain a clear understanding of not only the theoretical foundations, but also the practical skills to successfully implement their initiatives, accompanied by experienced mentors. This project helps NGOs to solve local problems and attract new activists, which significantly strengthens civic activism in Ukraine, strengthening the capacity of teams to solve their tasks on their own.
Oksana Kalenchenko, project mentor
The structure of the program is very well thought out, especially the fact that there are two parallel tracks: one for the organization and the other for the team and their project! Consultations with a lawyer, for example, have become very helpful to my team. So, it's definitely a good service for young people.
Lyudmila Lukyanova, project mentor
The project team works like a Swiss watch. Always like clarity in work and caring for mentors and mentors with personal attention. The team for me is an example of setting up and managing the operation of the program.
Oleksandra Kulikova, founder of NGO “Institute of Creative Industries”
We went to the training by an initiative group without understanding about the work of the NGO, and we came out with an already formed public organization and with a qualitatively developed project.
REVIEWS
Oleksandr Bogun, founder and chairman of NGO “Interaction”
Thanks to our participation in the project “Strengthening public activism among young people”, we have created our own organization. We also won our first grant, thanks to which we implemented the “Interaction” project to support, socialize and adapt young IDPs in Kryvyi Rih.
Today, as an NGO, we have organized more than 50 youth projects, volunteer events and training programs.
For our team, the knowledge and skills gained from “Ukrainian Professional Development” are invaluable. Thanks to experts and mentoring support, we were able to understand in detail the issues of project development and implementation, raising funds, filling out grant application, reporting, accounting, conclusion of service contracts and in general everything related to NGO activities. It was our first experience.
After participating in the project, the team of our NGO cooperated with such donors as: UNICEF, UNFPA, EU Mission in Ukraine, NED, Government of Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany, IREX. This was all made possible thanks to participation in the program “Strengthening civic activism among young people”. The grant we received here helped us to implement our own project and put all the knowledge gained into practice.
Oleksandra Kulikova, founder of NGO “Institute of Creative Industries”
We went to the training by an initiative group without understanding about the work of the NGO, and we came out with an already formed public organization and with a qualitatively developed project.
Oksana Kalenchenko, project mentor
The structure of the program is very well thought out, especially the fact that there are two parallel tracks: one for the organization and the other for the team and their project! Consultations with a lawyer, for example, have become very helpful to my team. So, it's definitely a good service for young people.
Ivan Chubukin, mentor, trainer and consultant of the project
Strengthening civic activism among youth | Let's NGO program provides youth organizations with an integrated approach to learning that contributes to their effective growth and influence in the regions. Through structured training in management, community building and project management, participants gain a clear understanding of not only the theoretical foundations, but also the practical skills to successfully implement their initiatives, accompanied by experienced mentors. This project helps NGOs to solve local problems and attract new activists, which significantly strengthens civic activism in Ukraine, strengthening the capacity of teams to solve their tasks on their own.
Lyudmila Lukyanova, project mentor
The project team works like a Swiss watch. Always like clarity in work and caring for mentors and mentors with personal attention. The team for me is an example of setting up and managing the operation of the program.
