NGO “Responsible Citizens” joined the development of the regional child protection strategy
A meeting of experts took place in Kharkiv to discuss and plan the Strategy for Ensuring Every Child’s Right to Grow Up in a Family Environment for 2025–2028.
This professional discussion brought together the Head of the Coordination Center for the Development of Family-Based Childcare, Iryna Tulyakova, the Head of the UNICEF Office in Ukraine, Jinan Ramadan, over 20 Ukrainian civil society organizations, and representatives of the public sector, including the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration.
💬 “In times of war, children are among the most vulnerable groups, and their safety depends on effective coordination between the state, the civil sector, and international partners. Humanitarian organizations have extensive experience in crisis response, which can be valuable for shaping policies. We are always ready to share our expertise and contribute to the joint implementation of the Strategy. We know how to provide targeted assistance, support families, and establish sustainable protection mechanisms. Such cooperation will help reduce risks for children and ensure them a dignified future,” said Olena Khvatynets, Project Coordinator of CSO “Responsible Citizens” in the Kharkiv region, who participated in the expert discussion.
In 2023–2024, “Responsible Citizens” gained significant experience in providing social support in wartime conditions:
🔺 Over 100,000 people have already received psychosocial assistance through our projects.
🔺 In four eastern regions of Ukraine, 52 mobile teams are continuously operating in 37 communities.
🔺 This work is being carried out in partnership with UNICEF Ukraine.
As a result of the meeting, concrete measures were developed to strengthen support for children in difficult life circumstances. One of the key steps will be the creation of local support programs for families with children in every community.


Більше новин
-
Sent over 320 kg of Humanitarian Aid to the Kharkiv RegionThe team at NGO “Responsible Citizens” continues to support those affected by the war, providing essential humanitarian aid. Thanks to the Nova Poshta Humanitarian ...
-
“Responsible Citizens” NGO has implemented the creation of a Resilience Centre in Zaporizhzhia in cooperation with UNICEF, local authorities, and social servicesThe project was implemented with financial support from the Government of Germany through the KfW Development Bank and the UNICEF Office in Ukraine. In partnership with local authorities, social services, and the civic sector, a modern space was created that follows the principles of integrated social services recommended by the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine.
-
The strength of family in times of trial: four stories for International Day of FamiliesTheir experiences also highlight the importance of the support provided by the team at the NGO “Responsible Citizens” in partnership with UNICEF.
-
60% of educators report needing professional development, 80% encounter student stress and anxiety: online survey resultsIn October 2024, the NGO Responsible Citizens conducted a nationwide survey of Ukrainian educators. This open survey involved 311 education professionals from 13 re...
-
“We left home but didn’t find safety”: what a survey of evacuees from Donetsk region revealsAn Analysis of Evacuation Experiences That Should Shape New Approaches to Supporting Internally Displaced Persons in Ukraine
-
Accessibility week: Building a world of equal opportunities togetherFor the NGO Responsible Citizens, accessibility is not just a slogan — it’s a guiding principle we bring to life every day through our work with children, families, and communities.
-
How to Support Those Nearby: A Humanitarian Discussion at the Kharkiv ForumThe event “Kharkiv Region: The Power of Law in the Fight for Freedom” was held with the support of the project “Human Rights for Ukraine, Phase II,” implemented by UNDP in Ukraine and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Olena Khvatynets, the regional coordinator of projects for the NGO “Responsible Citizens” in the Kharkiv region, participated in the forum.
-
150 kg of Humanitarian Aid for Children in Three Regions of UkraineHumanitarian assistance continues to reach communities living under the difficult conditions of war. This time, thanks to the partnership with “Humanitarian Nova Poshta,” aid for children has been delivered in three regions of Ukraine.