
See Forward Impact Mentoring & Leadership Program
Empowering women to defend their Ukrainian identity and rediscover purpose in a nation rebuilding from war.
In the face of war, leadership isn’t a choice — it’s a necessity
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Educational Disruption
Young women have endured their final school years in bomb shelters, missing out on vital education and mentorship opportunities.
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Community Pillars
These women are the backbone of their communities, balancing household responsibilities while volunteering tirelessly to support others.
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Proven Experience
With nearly three years on the ground, our volunteers have built deep connections, listening to countless women and gaining insight into their unique challenges.
Empower young women to rise into roles that inspire and transform their communities.
Our Mentees
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Marya Kuzmina
Volunteer work
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) NGO UkraineFrom
Mykolaiv, Mykolaiv Oblast, South UkraineTop issues
• addressing the issue of the "glass ceiling"
• recognizing the importance of empathy as a crucial management tool
• combatting corruptionInterested in
Psychology / Scientific Research -
Kateryna Yeryomenko
Volunteer work
Children's center SPILNO by UNICEF - conducting workshops for childrenFrom
Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Eastern UkraineTop issues
• free learning opportunities
• women's leadership
• inclusive spaceInterested in
Finance / Business / Economics / Entrepreneurship / IT -
Maria Shevchuk
Volunteer work
Assistant for Academic Competition, Law Students UnionFrom
Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Central UkraineTop issues
• democracy, issues around peace and disarmament
• confrontation of two ideologies
• ecological or environmental crisisInterested in
Finance / Business / Economics / Entrepreneurship -
Anastasia Kashlikuova
Volunteer work
Organized scientific conferences and projects in chemistry and pediatrics for junior medical specialists.From
Lysychansk, Luhansk Oblast, Eastern UkraineTop issues
• staying true in my field of public health
• finding and retaining friends
• communicationInterested in
Science / Research Activities / Healthcare / Medicine / Education -
Elizabeth Karpetchenko
Volunteer work
Head of the SMM department at JLU - the student organization of journalists.From
Hornostaivka, Kakhovka Raion, Kherson Oblast, Southern UkraineTop issues
• gender inequality
• gap, economic stratification within Ukrainian society
• high level of corruptionInterested in
Marketing / Sales / Media / PR / Psychology / History / Culture / Art -
Kateryna Neumyvako
Volunteer work
'Teenergizer' – a charitable organization dedicated to offering psychological support and consultations to Ukrainian youthFrom
Sofiivska Borshchahivka, Kyiv Oblast, Central UkraineTop issues
• mental health
• education, financial literacy
• critical thinking, dependency on social media networks and social opinion.Interested in
Government / NGO/ Economics / Finance / Education / Psychology -
Yaroslava Tsiulina
Volunteer work
'Ltava' – A choreographic ensemble that performs charity concerts to raise funds in support of the Ukrainian ArmyFrom
Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, Eastern UkraineTop issues
• fostering the development of the creative community
• cultivating talents and promoting innovations in the field of art
• availability of education in art and scienceInterested in
Media / PR / History / Culture / Art -
Sophia Belenchuk
Volunteer work
Junior Academy of Sciences of UkraineFrom
Hola Prystan, Kherson Oblast, Southern Ukraine.Top issues
• amplifying women's voices in the workplace
• breaking down gender stereotypes
• celebrating women as equals in art and scienceInterested in
Science / Research Activities / History / Culture / Art -
Karyna Stukhonog
Volunteer work
'Building Ukraine Together' – served as an Iron Volunteer, contributing to community rebuilding efforts. During the coronavirus pandemic, supported social deliveries between Zaporizhzhia and Melitopol through 'Students for Volunteering'. Facilitated empowering training sessions for women at 'Vilna', a space organized by the NGO 'League of Modern Women'.From
Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Northeast UkraineTop issues
• fostering engagement among youth
• fighting ingrained prejudices
• encouraging empathy and consideration for othersInterested in
Government / Public / Nonprofit / Marketing / Media / PR -
Olha Bondareva
Volunteer work
Mentee from Eastern Ukraine – supported displaced children and orphans, and contributed to 'Unforgettable' events, bringing joy and connection to people with dementia and their familiesFrom
Boryspil, Kyiv Oblast, Central UkraineTop issues
• systemic discrimination against minorities and women
• the propagation of violence under the guise of toxic pacifism
• distortion of social dynamics through the prism of social media networksInterested in
Government / Public / Nonprofit / Marketing / Media / PR -
Valeria Hladka
Volunteer work
'Unbreakable Youth - NEZLAMNA MOLOD'From
Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv Oblast, Southern UkraineTop issues
• inertia, disinterest and lack of motivation among young people
• lack of awareness about available opportunities among young people
• difficulty in establishing cooperation between NGOs and local authorities
• burnout of NGO staffInterested in
NGO / Education / History / Culture / Art -
Nika Zayats
Volunteer work
Student organization "Vidlunnya"; knitting military nets, packing and delivering items to the victims of warFrom
Rivne, Rivne Oblast, Western UkraineTop issues
• shortage of qualified female volunteersInterested in
Marketing / Sales / Media / PR / History / Culture / Art -
Adelina Diakova
Volunteer work
SpivDia DniproFrom
Dnipro, Dnipro Oblast, Central UkraineTop issues
• people leaving Ukraine
• violation of women's rights
• political conflicts that seem to be escalating globallyInterested in
Governmental / Public / Nonprofit / Charitable Organizations / Education -
Liana Lichtenwald
Volunteer work
Armed Forces of UkraineFrom
Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Eastern UkraineTop issues
• insufficient support for internally displaced persons (IDPs)
• unclear reconstruction program for war-affected regions
• low-quality educationInterested in
Media / PR / Finance / Business / Economics -
Margarita Shatkovska
Volunteer work
World's Largest Lesson (Global) 2023 on Sustainable Development Goals; ROBOTICA 2023 - STEM festival for high schoolers in UkraineFrom
Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Central UkraineTop issues
• embracing responsible consumption
• ensuring quality education
• the reduction of inequalityInterested in
Finance / Business / Entrepreneurship / Education / IT / Marketing / Sales -
Marya Vinnitchenko
Volunteer work
Organized and managed school sports eventsFrom
Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Eastern UkraineTop issues
• conflicts and wars that jeopardize the peace and safety of communitiesInterested in
Governmental / Public / Nonprofit / Charitable Organizations / Education -
Elizabeth Taran
Volunteer work
• 'Give a Holiday to a Child', and co-organizer of the charity 'Student City Cup of Humor'
• Member of the organizing committee of the event "Quiz" (an intellectual team game for 1st-4th year students of NTU DP)From
Dnipro, Dnipro Oblast, Central UkraineTop issues
• ageism
• corruption
• povertyInterested in
Government / Nonprofit / Education / Media / PR -
Solomiya Lukuovska
Volunteer work
'Ukrainian Youth - Christ's' – Engages in organizing charity events, visiting families of fallen soldiers, supporting lonely individuals and orphanages, and coordinating community clean-up activitiesFrom
Ternopil, Ternopil Oblast, Western UkraineTop issues
• environmental pollution
• quality and access to education in Ukraine
• mental healthInterested in
Governmental / Public / Nonprofit / Charitable Organizations / Education -
Veronika Pavliuk
Volunteer work
Teaching choreography and dance to internally displaced children and youthFrom
Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Eastern UkraineInterested in
Media / PR / Sales -
Vika Dashkovska
Volunteer work
Lviv book forum and Festival European Heritage DaysFrom
Khmelnytskyi, Western UkraineTop issues
• lack of qualified teachers and adequate teaching materials
• inequality
• ecologyInterested in
Finance / Business / Economics / Entrepreneurship / Marketing / Sales -
Bohdana Hura
Volunteer work
Facilitating psychological support groups as part of the "Children and War" program and providing guidance and care for children from Mariupol during a 7-day campFrom
Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Western UkraineTop issues
• empowering youth development
• enhancing psychological well-being for military and civilians
• addressing the gap in financial literacyInterested in
Finance / Business / Economics / Entrepreneurship / Marketing / Sales -
Darya Fyodorova
From
Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk Oblast, Eastern UkraineTop issues
• patriarchy embedded in the structures of education and work
• environmental problems in Ukraine
• diminishing social responsibilityInterested in
Healthcare / Medicine / Science / Research Activities
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