Home NGO Girls

Helping, protecting and supporting women and girls in Ukraine, empowering them through educational, social and economic initiatives.

Mission and History

Our mission is to ensure that every Ukrainian woman and girl can plan her life freely, and be self-reliant and fulfilled.

children and parents attended our educational lectures in 2016-2024

people attended our events and received assistance

hours of psychological support provided to war-affected people

Key areas of activity

Professional retraining of women

We believe in Girls Power and support women's aspirations for independence and self-fulfilment. We conduct training sessions, seminars and mentoring programmes to promote personal and professional growth. We help with retraining and employment.

Support during wartime

We provide comprehensive support to IDPs, namely, we meet their material needs, take care of their psychological well-being, and help them adapt to new communities. We take care of the safe development and recovery of children.

Advocacy

We are constantly elevating Ukraine’s needs on the global stage, particularly in supporting women’s organizations and humanitarian initiatives.

Mental health

We strive to make psychological support accessible to all girls and women. We have spaces for individual and group counselling, mobile services for those who cannot visit specialists, and online psychological support platforms.

Combating gender-based violence

We implement educational programmes for children and adolescents. We organize awareness campaigns and training sessions for law enforcement agencies, social services, educators and healthcare professionals.

Support for GBV survivors

We provide long-term assistance to children and adults affected by gender-based violence. We create safe spaces and support a network of crisis centres. The organization has a hotline for psychological support.

Sex education

We are leaders in sex education in Ukraine. We implement sex education programmes in educational institutions. We conduct lectures and training sessions for adolescents and adults, raising their awareness of their health and sexual safety.

Studies

We conduct nationally representative studies on mental health, gender equality and women's rights. This allows us to develop effective programmes that meet the current needs of society.

Projects

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11.04.2025

Swiss Solidarity

“Community based GBV responses in the Sumy Region” The NGO Girls announces the launch of the project “Community based GBV responses in the Sumy Region”.

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11.04.2025

Center for Disaster Philanthropy

The NGO Girls is implementing the project “Durable Empowerment: Capacity Building and MHPSS for War-Affected Ukrainians” supported by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.

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International donors

Education

08.04.2025

Google

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International donors

Education

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We are supported

The organization is funded by grants from international donors, joint projects with Ukrainian companies, and individual donations from benefactors worldwide.

Become a partner How to support us

CDP

SODI

GFFO

WPHF

UN Women

UHF

Care International

Help - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe

World Vision International

Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)

CDP

SODI

GFFO

WPHF

UN Women

UHF

Care International

Help - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe

World Vision International

Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)

CDP

SODI

GFFO

WPHF

UN Women

UHF

Care International

Help - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe

World Vision International

Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)

CDP

SODI

GFFO

WPHF

UN Women

UHF

Care International

Help - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe

World Vision International

Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)

Become a partner How to support us

Together we have achieved

350 people in our team

Experts, teachers, trainers and volunteers - each of our professionals contributes to a common mission: to educate, support and protect the rights of women and children throughout Ukraine

Annual budget of $6 million

Thanks to the funds we raise, we can ensure the sustainable development of our programmes and expand the impact of our NGO throughout Ukraine and beyond.

The educational materials of the NGO Girls received approval from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

Our educational programmes fully comply with the state standards and offer the highest quality educational materials for further usage.

Launched a hotline for psychological support

We provide free long-term psychological support to children and adults affected by violence or being in difficult life circumstances. The service is available every day from 8.00 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offers crisis assistance via chatbot or by calling 0800 600 044.

Created 10 spaces for women and children in different regions

We have created a network of safe spaces where women and children can get the help they need, be it psychological support, legal advice or meeting basic needs.

Human Impact Stories

These are the stories of our clients that demonstrate the impact of the NGO Girls' projects on the lives of individuals and families in Ukraine. Here you will find examples of real changes and sincere victories that inspire you to believe in yourself and move forward with courage.