Network
The Support Centres are a network of partner organizations that aim to unite the efforts of the public sector, charitable foundations, religious communities, local authorities and other stakeholders to coordinate and provide effective humanitarian assistance and social services to vulnerable groups in times of crisis, including war.
The Ukrainian Education Platform network includes 11 Support Centers, each of which has its own local partnership and brings together 20 to 50 non-profit organizations.
Map of Networking
*to find out about the activities of the Support Centers
select the region marked in blue
We cooperate with organizations from the regions that have their own local experience, cooperate with local authorities, have their own network of partners and defined areas of activity. These are organizations that want to develop, learn and grow with us: in our technologies, vision and values.
These are the Supporting Centers of the Ukrainian Educational Platform — regional organizations that implement their own humanitarian, social and educational projects in partnership with the Ukrainian Educational Platform
We network with colleagues from the regions to respond to challenges faster and better and to support and strengthen each other. Our partners are professional organizations with a deep understanding of the regional context. This is very important because it allows us to scale our positive impact.
Artem Kostiuchenko
Head of the National Partnerships Department
CO «Ukrainian Education Platform»
Together with the Support Centers we:
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have planned evacuation routes and provided evacuees with temporary housing and humanitarian support)
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have delivered humanitarian aid (food and hygiene products) to the affected communities, adjusted work of shelters and places of temporary stay for families in districts far from hostilities)
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have provided hot meals to temporary shelters
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have coordinated rapid responses to crisis situations
40 facilitation sessions
to identify the priority needs of communities
30 trainings
to strengthen the capacity of local non-profit organizations
more than 20 events to develop the capacity of the SCs
(strategic sessions, roundtables, forums for exchange of experience between SCs)
In particular, the 2 forums held in 2023 in Dnipro and Kyiv became nationwide events and managed to unite people who care about the future of Ukraine and who are creating a country of responsible people.
Training for the network
Training for the Support Centers
In developing the network of UEP Support Centers, our organization has prioritized two aspects:
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Increasing the level of regional capacity through the organizational development of the SCs
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Improving the specific competence of activists in the regions by implementing comprehensive training programs that will help develop skills in project management, financial planning, sustainability, efficient use of resources, and other aspects necessary for the successful operation of organizations.
As part of the strategy of developing the Ukrainian Education Platform's Support Centers as empowered, capable organizations that have a significant impact in their region, the Ukrainian Education Platform also takes care of the opportunity to develop the strengths of NGOs, define their strategies, and participate in reform efforts.
We promote the formation of understanding of the potential of social profiling of our partners, providing them with effective tools for implementing deinstitutionalization reform through a comprehensive approach to the provision of social services, the use of child protection systems, understanding and competence to use opportunities within their regions through cooperation with relevant organizations and local governments in their region.
We also conduct mentoring programs where experienced public sector leaders will provide support to new organizations. This will allow young organizations to receive valuable advice and support in making decisions about their operations and strategy.
UEP Alumni community
The alumni community is an association of graduates of all educational programs of the Ukrainian Education Platform, which serves as a powerful platform for development, cooperation and maintenance of connections after graduation.
Project goal:
To provide UEP graduates with additional development opportunities and a platform for cross-sectoral cooperation and networking at various levels
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160 participants
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5 cross-sectoral projects were developed («Talents Without Borders», «School of Miracle Workers»,«Good Neighbor Nyzhniv», «Web of Values», «Mom and Dad Know»)
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Reached 1 965 beneficiaries in different regions of Ukraine
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Community members were trained as trainers and mentors (10 mentors and 16 trainers)
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13 online trainings were held
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110 children of fallen Heroes' dreams came true on St. Nicholas Day
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