Safe and Resilient Communities: Enhancing Child Protection and Civic Engagement in Wartime Ukraine

Project period:

02.12.2025 - 31.05.2028

Granted amount:

1,997,849,- DKK

Total budget:

2,537,849,- DKK

Organization:

International Aid Services (IAS)

Partners:

Edobro Youth Movement Be Free (YMBF)

Pool:

Civilsamfundspuljen

Grant type:

Naboskab - Resiliens og demokratiudvikling Ukraine

World goals:

Goal 4: Quality Education

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Efforts take place in:

Ukraine

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The project strengthens the resilience and safety of children, parents, and communities in six war-affected regions of Ukraine through an integrated model of child protection and civic engagement. Its core activity is 78 one-day camps offering psychosocial support (PSS), mine safety, and digital literacy for children, alongside 78 sessions for parents to build skills for supporting children at home. Facilitators and volunteers will be trained to sustain activities in communities. To ensure long-term impact, three methodological guides will be produced and integrated into the work of at least 250 schools, NGOs, and faith-based organisations. Regional coordination meetings will unite local authorities, civil society, and international partners to assess needs, share results, and develop policy briefs for integration into local strategies. By combining service delivery, capacity building, and advocacy, the project advances child protection, civil society, and democratic development.