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We support communities and residents in Southern and Eastern Ukraine, helping to rebuild lives, strengthen resilience, and develop local initiatives

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YES
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Founded in 2018, driven by the desire of young people to actively contribute to the development of youth in Ukraine. Since then, we have taken significant steps forward in building youth tools and democratic practices, while also substantially expanding our areas of activity.

Our work today
We have experience managing projects at various levels, from local initiatives in the Zaporizhzhia region to nationwide and international social projects. Our team actively collaborates with engaged citizens, local government bodies, state institutions, and international donors to develop and strengthen Ukrainian communities. The Russian invasion on February 24, 2022, fundamentally changed our country and, consequently, our focus. Our organization plays a vital role in leading humanitarian and social initiatives aimed at uniting communities and supporting those most in need. We are currently concentrating our efforts on providing support to the population in frontline regions, with a specific focus on the Zaporizhzhia region.

Our activities are shaped by the needs of residents in frontline areas, ranging from meeting basic needs—such as providing livelihoods, hygiene supplies, and food—to addressing requests for access to education in rural areas. Accordingly, we systematically conduct needs assessments to provide relevant and high-quality services to those who need them most.

Our team is united by a sense of dedication and patriotism, a love for our country, and a desire to do good and support those in greatest need. A unique aspect of our team is that we are all internally displaced persons from temporarily occupied or frontline territories of the Zaporizhzhia region.
Our approach

Core values and principles

  • Principle of upholding human rights and dignity
  • Principle of partnership
  • Principle of accountability
  • Principle of openness and transparency
  • Principle of tolerance
  • Principle of voluntariness
  • Principle of confidentiality and data protection
  • Principle of trust and legality
  • Principle of humanity
  • Principle of neutrality
  • Principle of impartiality
  • Principle of independence
Our focus

Our areas of work

The YES non-governmental organization operates in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine and the organization's Charter.

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Support for civilians affected by the war through humanitarian response activities
Support for civilians affected by the war through humanitarian response activities
The start of the full-scale invasion made it necessary to join forces to help those in the most difficult situations. We are actively leading humanitarian and social initiatives aimed at uniting communities and providing support to those who have suffered the greatest losses. By focusing our efforts on the frontline territories of southern and eastern Ukraine, we are doing everything possible to ensure help and support for those who need it most.
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Enhancing civic participation and volunteering through civic education, youth work development, and grassroots initiatives
Enhancing civic participation and volunteering through civic education, youth work development, and grassroots initiatives
Increasing the level of civic engagement and developing volunteer activities are key aspects of building an active and responsible civil society. These processes help involve citizens in addressing social and economic challenges, creating positive changes in the community, and supporting those in need.
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Promoting Ukraine’s European integration through non-formal education activities, awareness-raising campaigns, and strengthening the capacity of communities
Promoting Ukraine’s European integration through non-formal education activities, awareness-raising campaigns, and strengthening the capacity of communities
Within this area, we are working to expand opportunities for non-formal education. Given Ukraine's European integration aspirations, we believe it is especially important to conduct educational activities that help Ukrainians understand human rights and the fundamental principles and values of democracy, such as freedom of expression and gender equality.
Our team has mobilized its resources, leveraging our full potential and expertise to combat the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war for the civilian population. We are actively leading humanitarian and social initiatives aimed at uniting communities and providing support to those who have suffered the greatest losses. By focusing our efforts on the frontline territories of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, we are doing everything possible to ensure aid and support reach those who need it most.