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Project Portfolio
Humanitarian Research
The role of Ukrainian civil society in the provision of humanitarian cash assistance,
The purpose of this study is to examine the current and potential future role of Ukrainian civil society in delivering cash programmes— including multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA), sectoral cash, social protection top-ups, and other forms of support. The study also explores how these efforts are coordinated with internationally led humanitarian cash provision and coordination, as well as with central and local government social protection departments responsible for delivering social assistance and services.
Period: October 2024 - March 2025
Humanitarian Research
Empowering Youth in Humanitarian Action in Ukraine: Lessons Learned and Pathways Forward
In Ukraine teenagers and youth are actively engaged in community-level initiatives, they are building their skills and leadership while engaging in humanitarian action. Young people are not just passively affected by crisis and disaster crises. They have the agency and capacity to lead in the response as well as in the recovery that follows. While development and humanitarian approaches still too often ignore the power of young people as capable agents of change, young people’s role in leading and shaping humanitarian response and recovery is increasingly recognised as necessary, not optional – not least to strengthen the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.
Period: May 2024 - January 2025
Humanitarian Research
Women’s leadership in humanitarian action in Ukraine and Poland
This research will focus on understanding the work of women-led humanitarian initiatives in communities in Ukraine and Poland and explore how women-led humanitarian action is facilitating women empowerment in both countries. Through the research, we seek not only to understand the scale of this contribution, but also to understand how INGOs, such as Save the Children/HLA, can support these organisations. Gender-sensitive humanitarian responses must go beyond responding to the needs and vulnerabilities of women by recognising and facilitating women’s voices, representation and participation in decision-making through inclusive and targeted strategies. Period: May 2024 - January 2025
Civil Society Development
Mapping of the Civil Society Organizations Ecosystem in Ukraine
OSWU conducts an in-depth mapping study of CSOs within the aid ecosystem in Ukraine, with the purpose of better understanding the current landscape, its primary stakeholders, their characteristics (sector and ways of intervention, longevity and maturity, access to support and funding from international donors) and their respective roles and contributions or participation in the reconstruction and development agenda.The study focuses on regional-level CSOs and how they work with and support local CSOs.
Period:: May - November 2024
Humanitarian Research
A qualitative study exploring community perceptions of cash assistance in Ukraine.
Since 2022, Ground Truth Solutions, in partnership with the Collaborative Cash Delivery Network (CCD) and Open Space Works Ukraine (OSWU), has been conducting research on the perception of humanitarian cash assistance. Our goal is to amplify the voices of aid recipients and drive meaningful changes in the humanitarian sector.
Period: January 2023 - March 2025
Humanitarian Research
Managing narratives in the humanitarian response to the conflict in Ukraine
This two-year project is implemented by HPG in cooperation with OSWC as a research partner organization in Ukraine and aims to study how different narratives shape humanitarian policy decisions and determine humanitarian outcomes in Ukraine and the region. HPG will convene in-country workshops and a regional roundtable with relevant stakeholders to raise awareness of the impact these narratives have on the humanitarian response to the crises and explore how they could be constructively reframed.
Period: May 2023 - November 2024
Resilience Analysis
Review of the Direct Emergency Actions Program / Emergency Activities
Client: Swiss Embassy in UkraineExperts: Maryana Zaviyska (Lead&Senior Expert, Taras Tymchuk (Senior Expert)Period: August 2024 - September 2024
The program aims to quickly respond to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. This review evaluates the project’s efficiency, relevance, sustainability, and impact in delivering timely and effective support to those affected
Resilience Analysis
Review of the Volunteer Insurance Program
Client: Swiss Embassy in UkraineExperts: Maryana Zaviyska (Lead&Senior Expert, Taras Tymchuk (Senior Expert)
Period: August 2024 - September 2024
The Volunteer Insurance Program provides insurance coverage for volunteers working in high-risk areas in Ukraine. This review assesses the program’s effectiveness, relevance, and sustainability in ensuring protection for volunteers involved in hazardous activities, such as evacuations and frontline aid delivery
Resilience Analysis
The Resilience Analysis for Communities in Mykolaiv and Kherson Oblasts
Partner: AWO International Funding: AWO InternationalExperts: Taras Tymchuk (Lead&Senior Expert), Tetiana Danyliv (Senior Expert), Anton Shevchenko (Senior Expert), Oleg Ovcharenko (Expert).Period: August 2024 - September 2024
The study assesses community resilience as a foundation for
designing a Transitional Development Assistance (TDA)
project. The aim is to strengthen war-affected communities
through vocational training, MHPSS, and social services
Final evaluation for the BENGO funded project
A Strengthened Multi-Stakeholder Partnership of Civil Society and Ukrainian Coal Regions as a Driver for a Just Transition and Paris-Compatible Energy Transition in Ukraine
Client: GermanwatchExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk, Tetiana DanylivPeriod: February - May 2024
Feasibility Study
The Feasibility Study of the BENGO Project in Ukraine
Partner: AWO International Funding: AWO InternationalExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk, Tetiana Danyliv, Olga Kuno.Period: November 2023 - February 2024
Humanitarian Studies
A qualitative study exploring community perceptions of cash assistance in Ukraine. Round 1-2
Partner: Ground Truth Solutions
Funding: Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC)Experts: Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva, Taras TymchukPeriod: March - October 2023
Humanitarian Studies
A qualitative study evaluating and developing examples of user journey experience based on perceptions of humanitarian assistance provided to people fleeing Ukraine to Poland, Romania, and Moldova
Partner: Ground Truth Solutions
Funding: Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC)
Experts: Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva,
Taras Tymchuk, Nataliia Harasivka, Tetiana Danyliv.
Period: January 2023 - May 2023
Humanitarian Studies
Understanding the perceptions of aid recipients to support an improved humanitarian response in Ukraine and surrounds
Partner: Ground Truth Solutions
Funding: Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC)
Experts: Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva,
Taras Tymchuk
Period: September - December 2022
Large Group Facilitation
Strategic session on the Future of the Veterans' Movement and Stakeholders Cooperation in Ukraine
Partner: ISAR Ednannia
Funding: USAID
Facilitators : Maryana Zaviyska, Taras TymchukFormat: Future Search
Period: September - December 2023
Evaluation
Evaluation of outcomes and short-term impact of the Supporting Young People to Build a More Cohesive Society (Active Citizens) Project
Partner: British CouncilFunding: The British Embassy in UkraineExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva,
Taras TymchukPeriod: January - May 2023
Evaluation
An independent assessment of the level of organisational capacity of EPAIU partners
Partner: EPAIU / International Renaissance Foundation
Funding: Embassy of Sweden
Experts: Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva,
Taras Tymchuk
Period: September 2022 - January 2023
Evaluation
Assessment of Audio Podcast Measures in Ukraine as part of the Initiative for Transparency and Freedom of Expression
Partner: Deutsche Welle
Funding: BMZ
Experts: Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva,
Taras Tymchuk, Nataliia Harasivka, Yaroslava Kobynets, Evgen Klimuk
Period: December 2022 - March 2023
Context Analysis
Needs assessment in Lviv Oblast (Ukraine)
Partner: Volkshilfe
Funding: Volkshilfe
Experts: Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva,
Taras Tymchuk
Period: April - June 2022
Capacity Development & Training
Capacity Development Measures Conduction for National Qualifications Agency
Partner: GIZ
Funding: EU, Germany, Finland, Poland, EstoniaExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva,
Taras Tymchuk, Petro Koshukov, Yaroslava Kobynets, Kateryna Poliakova, Andrii Strekhaliuk
Period: August 2021 - November 2022
Evaluation
Project evaluation of the Active Citizens Program (2020-2022)
Partner: British Council
Funding: The British Embassy in Ukraine
Experts: Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva,
Taras Tymchuk
Period: January - June 2022
Large Group Facilitation
Design and facilitation of an online workshop on strengthening the civic education system in Ukraine
Partner: ENGAGE
Funding: USAID
Experts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk
Period: August - September 2022
Evaluation
External final evaluation of the Building Capacity for Civilian Protection in Eastern Ukraine
Partner: Representative office of Center for civilians in conflict (CIVIC)Funding: EUExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva,
Taras Tymchuk, Petro KoshukovPeriod: February - March 2021
Large Group Facilitation
Facilitation of the Open Space "How to make cooperation between government institutions and the general public in the decision-making process more effective?" as a part of the II National Forum of Government Professionals in Public Consultations
Partner: OSCE / Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers (Ukraine)Funding: OSCEExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk,Period: September 2018
Large Group Facilitation
Analysis of NQA’s organisational development
Partner: GIZFunding: EU, Germany, Finland, Poland, EstoniaExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra Tselishcheva, Taras Tymchuk,Period: August 2020 - October 2020
Capacity Development & Training
Mentorship support for participation processes in Dnipro and Kharkiv regions for Strengthening Ukrainian municipalities hosting IDPs Initiatives of the Infrastructure Programme for Ukraine Project
Partner: GIZ / Initiatives of the Infrastructure Programme for UkraineFunding: BMZExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras TymchukPeriod: August 2020 - October 2020
Large Group Facilitation
Design and conduction of the participatory event in GIZ partner institution in Dnipro city and Petropavlivka town
Partner: GIZ / Initiatives of the Infrastructure Programme for UkraineFunding: BMZExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras TymchukPeriod: January 2019 - May 2019
Capacity Development & Training
Training Skills Development Programme for The National Anti-Corruption Bureau Of Ukraine
Partner: NABU Funding: US EmbassyExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Oleksandra TselishchevaPeriod: January 2018 - May 2018
Capacity Development & Training
Training program on participation and facilitation skills development
Partner: GIZ / Initiatives of the Infrastructure Programme for UkraineFunding: BMZExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras TymchukPeriod: September- December 2018
Capacity Development & Training
Organisation and conducting of integration and training events to develop the capacity of IDPs and local communities - USIF partners
Partner: USIF Funding: KFWExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras TymchukPeriod: August 2017 - May 2018
Large Group Facilitation
Strategic Planning Session for Civil Society in Belarus (Vilnius)
Partner: BRAMA (Pact)Funding: USAIDExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk, Oleksandra TselishchevaPeriod: August - September 2019
Context Analysis
Ukraine Context Analysis for IM Strategic Planning
Partner: IM Swedish Development Partner (Moldova)Funding: IM Swedish Development Partner (Moldova)Experts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk, Oleksandra TselishchevaPeriod: November 2017 - February 2018
Evaluation
PARTICIPATION THAT FAILS: How do you ensure actual, not fake, community involvement? Open Space as part of the 86th Film and Urbanism Festival (Slavutych)
Partner: ENGAGEFunding: USAIDExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk, Oleksandra TselishchevaPeriod: June - August 2017
Evaluation
Monitoring of Local Initiatives Implemented by Local counsellors - participants of Council of Europe Project Promoting local democracy in Ukraine
Partner: Council of EuropeFunding: Council of EuropeExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk, Oleksandra TselishchevaPeriod: April - October 2017
Large Group Facilitation
Strategic Planning Session for Urban Activists Community
Partner: CEDOSFunding: Heinrich-Böll-StiftungExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk,Period: July - August 2017
Evaluation
Follow-up of initiatives aimed at enhancing local democracy within the project “Promoting local democracy in Ukraine
Partner: Council of EuropeFunding: Council of EuropeExperts: Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk, Oleksandra TselishchevaPeriod: November 2016 - January 2017