We enable leaders to focus on rebuilding and transforming Ukraine, and help projects become sustainable and scale.
SUN Leaders Program supports 35 young leaders and their social projects in Ukraine.
We are fundraising for the leaders'Ā scholarships fundĀ and some administrative costs. One full scholarship for one leader isĀ ā¬3000.
Consider donating to our crowdfunding campaign.
Why is the Program needed?
- See the big picture: War in Ukraine has been going on for 10 months. While the immediate response is now mostly covered, we need to step in and focus on longer-term goals and impact that is neglected ābecause of war;ā this includes the work on specific issues resolving which enables democracy in the country.
- Projects are underfunded. Big international organizations get most of the donations. While small local initiatives do work in the fields and get no support. Often, big funds give out grants to local initiatives, but specify that money can be used only on direct spendings for the project, and CANNOT be used to pay salaries. Leaders have to combine working to make a living with their activism. They canāt fully focus on their initiatives and create as much impact as they could.
- Leaders need guidance, mentoring and learning opportunities. Some leaders started volunteering without any expertise or knowledge, just because it had to be done. Other activists have been in the field for some time, but had to change their focus due to new realities of war. Many of them burn out due to overworking themselves and being underfunded.
We want to bridge these gaps by supporting leaders and projects that createĀ immediate results, but also haveĀ long-term impactĀ for rebuilding and developing Ukraine.
About the Program
SUN Leaders Program is aĀ 6-months Fellowship ProgramĀ forĀ young leadersĀ of social projects in Ukraine.Ā
These leaders help their communities to live through the war, and help Ukrainian society as a whole to implement effective long-lasting change.
What does the Program offer?
š We support leaders inĀ growing and scaling their projects: by offering themĀ mentoring, educationalĀ resources,Ā networkĀ of expert and fellows.
š¶ We allow them toĀ focus,Ā removeĀ some of theirĀ financial anxieties: by offering aĀ monthly scholarship of ā¬500. Leaders can spend the scholarship as they want: e.g. cover their basic living expenses, or cover project costs.ļ»æ
What we aim to achieve:
- 50 young leaders supported, developing their skills of leadership
- 50 projects became sustainable, scaled and multiplied their impact
- Community of leaders and experts created
About the Program in detail
Program Pilot
Our partnersĀ Leaders FundĀ have piloted the Program in 2019-2020.Ā Some of previous fellows:
- Olga Ilyukhina, with the project "Healthy food for kids". SDG target 3.4. Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and improve mental health
- Olena Shulha, with the project "Engineering Week". SDG target 4.3: Equal access to affordable technical, professional and higher education
During the Program, the leaders:
- ScaledĀ their projectĀ nationwide
- WonĀ grantsĀ to fund their activities
- HiredĀ new team members
- Launched aĀ social enterprise
- Partnered with theĀ governmentĀ andĀ businesses
After the Program, on of the leaders started working forĀ WHO in Ukraine, another got shortlisted inĀ BBC book contest.Ā ļ»æ
We are looking for partners!
We are looking for partners to sponsor our Program. You can support one leader (for 500 EUR on a monthly basis), support several leaders within one sector of projects (starting at 5000 EUR with a one-time donation), or support the Program in general (letās talk!).
If you are interested in joining us, please email at [email protected].
Or donate to our crowdfunding campaign:
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