NGO Girls is launching the implementation of a project within the framework of the National Consortium PULSE — funded by UK aid from the UK Government and coordinated by the Charitable Foundation “Right to Protection” (R2P).
Consortium Members: Charitable Foundation “Right to Protection”, Charitable Organization “Caritas”, NGO Girls, Charitable Foundation “Voices of Children”, Charitable Organization “Halo Trust”, NGO “Proliska”, Civil Society “League of the Strong”, and Charitable Foundation “Helping to Leave”.
Project Goal:
To ensure comprehensive protection for conflict-affected populations in Ukraine by combining urgent humanitarian services with long-term capacity building of communities and national institutions for sustainable protection systems.
Geographical Coverage:
Online and offline: Sumy, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Duration: From October 1, 2025, to April 1, 2028.
Target Groups:
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees;
Children in need of special care and protection;
Older persons vulnerable due to age or limited mobility;
Persons with disabilities who face barriers in accessing services;
Survivors of gender-based violence (GBV);
Ethnic minorities who may experience discrimination or limited access to rights and services.
Additionally, the project focuses on:
Communities requiring strengthened resilience and preparedness;
Populations in need of legal support, compensation, or social assistance;
Local authorities, professionals, and policymakers engaged in advocacy efforts to develop effective systems of protection and support.
Project Objectives:
Provide immediate protection to IDPs, returnees, and vulnerable groups (children, persons with disabilities, older adults, GBV survivors, ethnic minorities).
Ensure access to rights and services through legal aid, compensation mechanisms, and social support.
Improve psychosocial well-being through individual and group MHPSS support.
Strengthen communities and local organizations through training, subgrants, and local leadership development.
Influence policies and legislation through advocacy, research, and dialogue with authorities.
Build sustainable protection systems that continue to function beyond the project’s duration.
Project Components:
Case management and financial assistance for women, girls, and individuals affected by gender-based violence.
Psychological and psychosocial support — individual counseling and group activities.
Legal consultations on family law, child protection, and compensation mechanisms.
Distribution of dignity kits for women and girls in war-affected communities.
Information sessions on reproductive health, women’s rights, and GBV prevention.
Capacity building and supervision for psychologists, social workers, and community representatives.
Trainings on PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) for humanitarian and protection sector staff.
Advocacy initiatives promoting gender equality and safe environments within communities.
How to access the project:
Registration form for services: https://forms.gle/LsoViEh8eTP7FbRAA
All services are free of charge.
This project was funded with UK aid from the UK Government and is implemented by NGO Girls within the National PULSE Consortium, coordinated by Right to Protection. UK Government support to this project in Ukraine is provided through the SHARP element of its Humanitarian Assistance, Recovery and Protection Programme.
