Community Lab

RE-CREATING SOCIAL FABRIC IN UKRAINE

Take part in rebuilding and nurturing local communities in Ukraine!

Community Building & Leadership Program supports women leaders in strengthening trust, resilience, and connections within their communities.

This program offers an opportunity to reflect, learn, and gain practical tools to create safer, more supportive spaces in your community, while connecting with others navigating similar challenges.

Drawing on the experience of Świetlica Dębniki in Kraków, Poland, and in partnership with Centr Educatio, the project offers online workshops, mentoring, a 4-day study visit in Kraków, and a final public meeting in Lviv. Led by facilitators experienced in community-building, trauma-informed practices, and participatory education, participants will gain practical tools to create supportive community spaces, develop initiatives, and connect with a peer network for ongoing support.

What’s included:

  • Online workshops on community-building, leadership, and peer support
  • A 4-day study visit in Kraków, Poland to experience the methodology of Świetlica Dębniki in May 2026
  • Inspirational online meetings with experts
  • A final public meeting in Lviv to share outcomes and experiences
  • Mentoring, practical tools, and a lasting peer network
Timeline: March – November 2026

The project is co-financed by the Polish-American Freedom Foundation under the RITA – Region in Transition program, implemented by the Education for Democracy Foundation.