Project Coordinator of “Responsible Citizens” NGO Receives Certificate from National Social Service and Becomes National Trainer in Social Work
Olena Bieloliptseva, Project Coordinator of “Responsible Citizens” NGO, received a certificate in competency development in the field of social work from the National Social Service (NSSU) and earned the status of a national trainer in social work.
The trainer preparation program was implemented by the NSSU in partnership with UNICEF and the League of Social Workers of Ukraine, with financial support from the Swedish government. The program was based on a course by the Columbia University School of Social Work, adapted for Ukraine.
Over 700 participants had the opportunity to learn about global standards and practical cases applied in various European countries. Part of the course included adapting this experience to Ukrainian realities.
Among the 38 trainers who successfully completed the program and conducted their own training sessions for social work professionals across Ukraine, the certificate was also awarded to Olena Bieloliptseva.
“The field of social work is highly sensitive to change, which requires continuous competency development. It is essential to consider the impact of digitalization, new technologies, and artificial intelligence on the transformation of social work, taking into account human rights. Equally important is the ability to integrate international experience into our practice to make social services in Ukraine more effective and modern,” — emphasized Olena Bieloliptseva.
Such programs create an environment for professional growth and strengthen the competencies of Ukrainian social work professionals.
“Responsible Citizens” NGO has been implementing social projects in the eastern regions of Ukraine for over 11 years, supporting communities and developing human potential.
Більше новин
-
Responsible Citizens team joins ASPIRE training for trainersParticipation in the training marked an important stage of professional growth for the team and strengthened the organization’s expertise in sustainable organizational development.
-
Growing despite barriers: Polina and the team by her sideSupport is provided as part of the project “Strengthening the Capacity of Communities to Provide Key Protection and Resilience Services in Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia Regions,” implemented by Responsible Citizens with the support of UNICEF Ukraine.
-
Stage two: Forming a team of educators to transform Ukraine’s educationThe first stage of application submission is complete, and we sincerely thank everyone who showed interest in our initiative. The number and quality of applications have truly impressed us — so many scholars, teachers, and professionals in the field are ready to join efforts to improve Ukraine’s education system.
-
Representatives of the NGO “Responsible Citizens” took part in a seminar by UNICEF focused on preventing and responding to gender-based violence in the context of recovery in UkraineFor “Responsible Citizens”, participation in such events is an opportunity to align approaches with partners and better understand how to strengthen support for people who need it.
-
NGO “Responsible Citizens” at the Regional Forum “Every Day for Children”The Regional Forum “Every Day for Children” took place for the first time in Dnipro, bringing together over 250 participants — representatives of authorities, local governments, child protection services, international and civil society organizations, and law enforcement.
-
Strengthening child protection: supporting families and preventing institutionalizationRegional coordinator Oksana Ivatina completed training under the "Advocacy for the Right of the Child to Family Environment and Better Care" program, organized by Save the Children.
-
Zaporizhzhia: first meeting of the coordination group on identifying community needs for social servicesThe NGO “Responsible Citizens” participated in the first meeting of the city coordination group established to identify the needs of residents of the Zaporizhzhia city territorial community under emergency or martial law conditions. The group includes representatives of relevant city services (education, healthcare, social protection) as well as non-governmental organizations.
-
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.