Youth at the Centre of Ukraine’s Recovery: A Discussion within the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026

Is Ukrainian youth ready to become a driving force behind the country’s recovery?

Today, young people in Ukraine are not only receiving support in times of war. They are creating initiatives, developing communities, implementing social, educational and cultural projects, taking responsibility for change, and shaping a vision for the future.

But are we creating enough opportunities for young people to become full participants in Ukraine’s recovery processes?

We will discuss this during the panel discussion within the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026: “From Aid Recipients to Change-Makers: Youth at the Centre of Ukraine’s Recovery”.

Together with representatives of government institutions, civil society, international and donor organisations, we will discuss:

• How can we move towards recognising youth as a driving force behind the recovery of communities and the country;
• What conditions are needed for young people, including internally displaced persons, to realise their potential and actively participate in community life;
• How can Ukrainian youth be given a real influence on decisions that determine Ukraine’s recovery.

Particular attention will be paid to practical experience of working with young people in frontline communities. During the discussion, real cases from Responsible Citizens NGO, youth support projects, and educational and cultural initiatives that help young people become agents of positive change in their communities will be presented.

When? 24 June 2026 at 10:00 (registration from 09:30)

Where? Holiday Inn Gdańsk, Chmielna 1, Gdańsk, Poland

Detailed information about the event

Join the discussion on the role of youth in Ukraine’s recovery. Registration is available via the link.

Organizer: Ukrainian Child Rights Network.

The event is conducted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine with the support of the UNICEF Ukraine Country Office and the Askold and Dir Foundation, administered by ISAR Ednannia within the framework of the project “A Strong Civil Society of Ukraine – A Driver of Reforms and Democracy”, funded by Norway and Sweden.