On 30 May, the Alliance UA CSO, in partnership with The Aspen Institute Kyiv, held its first adaptation seminar for new member organisations. This event marked not only an introduction, but also the beginning of a meaningful dialogue between the Alliance’s founding organisations, the Secretariat team, and the newly joined members.
Expanding the Community
On 23 May, the Alliance welcomed 10 new organisations, expanding its membership to 26. The new members include:
- Starenki
- Voices of Children
- Rokada Charitable Foundation
- SpivDія
- Angels of Salvation
- 10 April
- League of the Strong
- Zhyttelub
- ZDOROVI agency
- Caritas Ukraine
They join a vibrant community that already includes: Right to Protection, Red Cross of Ukraine, Eastern Europe Foundation, Girls NGO, Philanthropists, Your Support, East SOS, Proliska, ISAR Unity, Ukrainian Educational Platform, Brave to Restore, Crimea SOS, Helping to Leave, and Philanthropy in Ukraine.
Seminar Theme: “Localisation in Action: From Humanitarian Response to Recovery”
The seminar focused on key themes central to the Alliance’s mission:
- The shared values that unite member organisations
- Live, informal advocacy as a dynamic tool for influence
- Localisation as a tangible challenge and evolving process
The atmosphere was marked by sincerity, depth, and openness. It was a space where diverse perspectives were welcomed, and genuine dialogue flourished.
Moderation and Expert Facilitation
The event was moderated by Anton Drobovych and Denis Poltavets from The Aspen Institute Kyiv. Denis Poltavets, Director of Programme Development, shared:
“This event is designed to help better understand the field of humanitarian response and the conditions in which organisations operate and develop today. It is important for us not only to analyse the challenges, but also to create a space for exchanging experiences and finding common solutions. It is particularly valuable that the Alliance supported the idea of holding this dialogue — frank, deep and focused on joint action.”
Participants’ Reflections
“This was a wonderful opportunity to connect. The format was extremely effective — everyone had the chance to speak about essential values like conscience, justice, and humanity. It’s especially meaningful to see organisations that care for those who care for others.”
— Natalia Tulinova, ZDOROVI National Agency
“The format was excellent. I heard so many insightful thoughts that I’ll be reflecting on for some time. These kinds of meetings spark new ideas and inspiration. I’m especially grateful to meet the new members — they bring great strength to the Alliance.”
— Artem Kostyuchenko, Ukrainian Educational Platform
Partnership Through Dialogue
“We deeply value this new wave of expansion within the Alliance. It brings fresh ideas and new energy for our continued development. With a localisation strategy and an annual operational plan in place, we aim to create inclusive, sustainable conditions for collaboration. This meeting was both foundational and visionary — and, above all, practical. I sincerely thank everyone for their engagement.”
— Mila Leonova, Director of the Alliance UA CSO
