From April 2017 to April 2022, the UNDP with the financial support of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, implemented the ‘Civil Society for Enhanced Democracy and Human Rights in Ukraine’ project. This project helped increase the institutional capacity of civil society organisations in Ukraine, improve their coordination and networking. These achievements, in turn, increased the impact on the success of democracy and human rights reforms, as well as strengthened youth civic activism and citizen participation in decision-making.

In this publication, we are pleased to share with you the impressive accomplishments of the project and the facts of positive changes in civil society. The material contains 15 inspiring success stories, which prove that creating effective changes in communities is possible for anyone who takes initiative, is not afraid to learn something new and takes responsibility for implementing their plans. In addition, the publication includes a selection of valuable tools for social activists.

We admire these achievements and want the whole world to learn about the united efforts of hundreds of activists and organisations in different regions of Ukraine, which has strengthened the voice of civil society in many communities and increased its influence on local change in democratization and human rights.