Young Agents of Change

Young Agents of Change is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organisation established by the initiative group of young Ukrainian activists and scientists.

The organisation`s mission is increasing the engagement of young people in social and political processes; developing their leadership potential, sense of initiative, entrepreneurship and civic competences. We seek to contribute to the Ukrainian civil society development through promoting youth volunteering and participation.

The main directions of activity are:
– Encouraging active participation of young people on different levels through training, expert, resource and financial support;
– Supporting the decentralization reform in Ukraine and strengthening role of youth in the community development;
– Promoting human rights, ideas of tolerance, inclusion and non-discrimination in society;
– Networking with and capacity building of Ukrainian civil society organisations, in particular, youth NGOs;
– Co-organisation of international youth exchanges, training courses, forums to empower its activists and exchange the experience;

The organisation builds its strategy on inclusive participation principle to involve young people with different background and opportunities into the decision-making process, in particular, young IDPs, youth from rural areas and other disadvantaged groups. In addition, in all activities the we promote principles of tolerance, equality and solidarity among young people in Ukraine and globally.