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Art Exhibitions at the Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND

The Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND will feature a variety of art exhibitions. One of them is the graphic art exhibition Art for Freedom: Unseen Civilians, telling the tragic stories of Ukrainian civilians kidnapped and unlawfully detained by Russian authorities.…

Symbol of the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND

This year’s Civil Society Development Forum logo is visually appealing and deeply symbolic. Created in a mosaic style, it embodies Ukrainian unity and diversity, as each element within the overall design represents a piece of a greater story. Mosaic art has deep roots in…

ISAR Ednannia's Second Organizational Development School: Building Financial Resilience

ISAR Ednannia’s Second Organizational Development School, held in Kyiv at the end of October, focused on finance, procurement, and human resources. This school was part of the SOLVE: Strengthening Organizations for Long-Term Impact Project, implemented by ISAR Ednannia with…

2024 MindGame Season Grand Finale at the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND

Get ready for 72 thought-provoking questions about Ukrainian culture, art, literature, historical landmarks, traditions, customs, memes, jokes, and surprising facts from our history that will amaze even seasoned experts. Here is how to secure your spot in the game in three…

Pitching for Donor Support Projects at the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND

On December 5, the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND will once again feature a highly anticipated format — donor projects’ pitching. In a role reversal, donor organizations will step forward to present their grant competitions and funding opportunities for…

Children’s Space at the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND

At the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND on December 5, even the youngest participants will have their special place — a vibrant and cozy children’s space created in partnership with the SpivDiia for Children Project. Here, children and…

Bookstore at the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND

"A good book is like an iceberg; seven-eighths of it is hidden beneath the water," said Ernest Hemingway. Join us on December 5 at the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND with plenty of great books at the Bookstore location. The Bookstore will be a…

How to Effectively Support Ukrainian Transport Operators – A Study Supported by ISAR Ednannia

Following the full-scale invasion and the closure of air travel, buses, and cars became lifelines for over four million Ukrainians seeking safety abroad. The Institute of Legislative Ideas, with support from ISAR Ednannia as part of the Ukraine Civil Society Sectoral Support…

ISAR Ednannia Along with Partners Opens Renovated Youth Center in Kovel

With the support of UNICEF, in partnership with the Youth Platform organization and Kovel City Council, ISAR Ednannia opened a newly renovated youth center City of Ideas for the Kovel community in the Volyn oblast. To renovate and equip the center’s new premises, ISAR Ednannia…

Veterans' Business Fair at the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND

Ethnic clothing, snails in sauce, mustard oil, ostrich eggs, cornelian cherry salsa, clay mugs, and coffee — lots of delicious coffee in diverse roasts and blends — all this and more await at the Veterans' Business Fair during the XIII Civil Society Development…

(with)STAND - XIII Civil Society Development Forum

On December 5, we will gather for the XIII Civil Society Development Forum. This year, Forum celebrates the remarkable strength of unity and resilience shown by Ukrainians in the face of a full-scale war. It’s about those who fight on the frontlines, standing resilient…

How to Maintain Unity in a Polarized Ukrainian Society – Research

(Photo: Civil Network OPORA) Is there tension between Ukrainians who left the country and those who stayed? What unites and divides those on the frontlines and those supporting from the home front? Do members of different religious organizations feel animosity towards each…

ISAR Ednannia Strengthens Role and Influence of Youth Councils at Ministries Level

In cooperation with the Council on Youth Affairs under the President of Ukraine, ISAR Ednannia held a strategic session for the Youth Council at the Ministry of Economy. Representatives from the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Youth and Sports also attended the…

Financial Aspects of Providing Social Services: Webinar for CSOs Supported by ISAR Ednannia

With the support of ISAR Ednannia, representatives of civil society organizations participated in a practical webinar focusing on the accounting and tax aspects of providing social services by Resilience Centers. Participants received valuable advice on how to properly manage…

Dialogue for Change: CSOs and Government Representatives Discussed the Future of Social Services in Ukraine

The ISAR Ednannia at the Civil Society Home gathered civil society organizations (CSOs) and experts from the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Ministry of Social Policy to discuss key issues and opportunities in delivering social services. The discussions…

Third Sector as a Driving Force: Research on Conditions and Challenges of the Mobilization of Resources in Ukraine, Supported by ISAR Ednannia

Ukrainian civil society has formed a tightly knit network of volunteer fundraisers that may seem chaotic at first glance but is, in reality, remarkably effective. This is a key finding of the study The Third Sector as Third Power: Study of Resource Mobilization by Ukrainian…