FOCUS AREA
A place where people can come together, become part of a community, and take part in activities that help them engage with their neighbors. This place is located in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Our goal is to improve the livelihoods and well-being of women, men, girls, and boys affected by conflict in Ukraine. We focus on reducing gender inequalities and addressing gender-specific needs.
Poruch.Prostir was established within the framework of the project “Neighborhood Center for Conflict-Affected People in Western Ukraine”, implemented by the Representative Office of Hilfswerk International in Ukraine with the financial support of the “Nachbar in Not” fund and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA).
As part of the “Neighborhood Center for conflict-affected people in Western Ukraine” project, the second stage of the grant season for young entrepreneurs in the Carpathian region has begun. The competition is being implemented by Hilfswerk International’s representative office in Ukraine with financial support from Nachbar in Not and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) to support self-employed individuals and micro-enterprises, with a focus on supporting women, sustainable development, the local economy, and social impact.
Entrepreneurs received grant assistance for the development of their businesses
Training sessions on finding business opportunities were held
Psychosocial Support and Social Integration Services
Professional psychologists conduct individual and group sessions to provide mental health and psychosocial support.
An “Open Space” offers various activities that foster community interaction and provide a safe and inclusive environment for dialogue and connection.
Child Friendly Space
It fosters a supportive environment in which children can participate in informal educational activities that supplement their formal education. Educators offer diverse learning support services and organize creative, skill-building workshops, including IT training, art classes, and storytelling sessions, to promote practical skills and self-expression.
GBV Prevention Trainings
The program aims to strengthen knowledge and awareness of the prevention of gender-based violence through a community-centered approach.
Income and Business Opportunities Services
It promotes economic empowerment by raising awareness of income-generating opportunities and providing business grants, with a focus on supporting women. It offers targeted services and training in income generation and business development, prioritizing women-led or women-inclusive businesses, in order to foster innovation, self-reliance, and inclusive growth
Psychosocial Support and Social Integration Services
Professional psychologists conduct individual and group sessions to provide mental health and psychosocial support.
An “Open Space” offers various activities that foster community interaction and provide a safe and inclusive environment for dialogue and connection.
Child Friendly Space
It fosters a supportive environment in which children can participate in informal educational activities that supplement their formal education. Educators offer diverse learning support services and organize creative, skill-building workshops, including IT training, art classes, and storytelling sessions, to promote practical skills and self-expression.
GBV Prevention Trainings
The program aims to strengthen knowledge and awareness of the prevention of gender-based violence through a community-centered approach.
Income and Business Opportunities Services
It promotes economic empowerment by raising awareness of income-generating opportunities and providing business grants, with a focus on supporting women. It offers targeted services and training in income generation and business development, prioritizing women-led or women-inclusive businesses, in order to foster innovation, self-reliance, and inclusive growth
FEEDBACK FROM BENEFICIARIES
Olga from Kharkiv
Sincere thanks to Ms Nina for the wonderful master class on making boxes (baskets). A wonderful atmosphere, filled with the creative inspiration of like-minded people, resulted in everyone making wonderful crafts with their own hands. I am overwhelmed with emotion because of the beautiful craft, which unexpectedly matched my T-shirt perfectly.
18.07.2025
Olya from Ivano-Frankivsk
I would especially like to thank Alexandra for her creativity, dedication and approach to each child, and Zoryana, who conducts creative workshops, for her talent, sociability, willingness to teach and advise so that everyone can discover the world of art for themselves. The atmosphere in your Space is so pleasant that I want to come back to you again and again. Many thanks.
22.02.2025
Olena from Kyiv
We are very grateful to our teacher Zoryana and “Poruch.Prostir” for the paints, pastels, and each time new, unsurpassed ideas for paintings and information about their authors. All of this is truly priceless and unique. Painting is something I love very much, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to paint in the company of such creative people and art lovers. It is a unique experience.
26.02.2025
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