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Open Space Reports
Here is the list of Open Space meetings, facilitated by members of OSWC
Topic
Impact-investments in accelerative post-war Ukraine recovery: who, in what, how and why?
Sponsor
World of Communities LLC
Category:
Stakeholders brainstorm session
Facilitator:
Taras Tymchuk
Participants
Urban planners, CSO managers, educators, impact-inverstors, engineers, psychologists, military specialists, creators, media, local authorities, municipal managers, entrepreuners, scientists, thinkers;
Place
Lutsk, Ukraine
Date:
2 April 2022
Topic
Impact-investments in accelerative post-war Ukraine recovery: who, in what, how and why?
Sponsor
World of Communities LLC
Category:
Stakeholders brainstorm session
Facilitator:
Taras Tymchuk
Participants
Urban planners, CSO managers, educators, impact-inverstors, engineers, psychologists, military specialists, creators, media, local authorities, municipal managers, entrepreuners, scientists, thinkers;
Place
Lutsk, Ukraine
Date:
2 April 2022
Topic
Youth cluster in my community: how we can use the gamification and game-based approach and SYAP results to engage young people on a large scale in community development?
Sponsor
UNDP, IPID
Category:
Learning exchange
Facilitator:
Oleksandra Tselishcheva
Participants
SYAP fellows, youth, activists
Place
Berdiansk, Ukraine
Date:
September 2021
Topic
What should be a comprehensive city program for civic and professional adult education so that everyone can participate in the community life of Melitopol: content, professionals, money, stakeholders?
Sponsor
UNDP, Adult Education Centre "The first" (Melitopol)
Category:
Learning exchange
Facilitator:
Taras Tymchuk
Participants
Adult educators, CSO, activists
Place
Melitopol, Ukraine
Date:
September 17-18, 2020
Topic
What kind of projects and services could help to transform the library and house of culture into the vibrant public space of our community?
Sponsor
GIZ
Category:
Participative Community Meeting
Facilitators:
Taras Tymchuk, Maryana Zaviyska
Participants
Community members, educators, media, local authorities, municipal managers, entrepreneurs, youth, NGO
Place
Petropavlivka, Ukraine
Date:
17 April 2019
Topic
Congress of Culture: key achievements and challenges in the field of culture for the last 5 years: what and how to store and develop?
Sponsor
UCU
Category:
Learning & networking exchange meeting
Facilitators:
Taras Tymchuk, Maryana Zaviyska
Participants
Culture managers, thinkers, creators, educators, municipal managers
Place
Lviv, Ukraine
Date:
13 October 2019
Topic
Lost illusions of the public budget.
How can we transform and support the public budget process?Sponsor
PROMISE Project, Irpin city council, Solidarity Fund PL, GIZ, Foundations for Freedom
Category:
Learning & networking exchange
Facilitators:
Oleksandra Tselishcheva, Pavlo Kozeletskyi
Participants
NGO managers, municipal servants, donors
Place
Irpin, Ukraine
Date:
26-27 October 2018
Topic
What kind of projects and services could help to transform the library
and house of culture into the vibrant public space of our community?Sponsor
GIZ
Category:
Participative Community Meeting
Facilitators:
Taras Tymchuk, Maryana Zaviyska
Participants
Community members, educators, media, local authorities,
municipal managers, entrepreneurs, youth, NGOPlace
Dnipro, Ukraine
Date:
11-12 April 2019
Topic
How do make the cooperation between the government institutions and the public In the decision-making process more effective?
Sponsor
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, OCSE
Category:
Public Consultations and Learning Exchange
Facilitators:
Taras Tymchuk, Maryana Zaviyska
Participants
Public servants, communication GOV professionals, NGO representatives
Place
Kyiv, Ukraine
Date:
15 September 2018
Topic
Community Innovations: Administrative services, inter-municipal cooperation, sustainability
Sponsor
GIZ
Category:
Learning Exchange
Facilitators:
Jo Toepfer, Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk, Oleksandra Tselishcheva
Participants
Public servants, NGO representatives, donors
Place
Kyiv, Ukraine
Date:
3-5 June 2018
Topic
Open Business Space: From co-opetition to network development: why should Ukrainian businesses unite?
Sponsor
Owners for Owners business community
Category:
Learning Exchange
Facilitators:
Taras Tymchuk, Lada Kanevska
Participants
Entrepreneurs, CEO, founders
Place
Bukovel, Ukraine
Date:
March 29 - April 2, 2018
Topic
In what kind of community we would prefer to invest?
Sponsor
Institute for political and information research
Category:
Product Development
Facilitators:
Taras Tymchuk
Participants
Public servants, NGO representatives, donors, community managers, IT professionals
Place
Lutsk, Ukraine
Date:
8-10 April 2016
Topic
How can we strengthen the prevention of human trafficking in our region using creative technologies? International learning exchange conference
Sponsor
Hanns Seidel Stiftung
Category:
Learning Exchange
Facilitators:
Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk
Participants
NGO representatives, donors, media, IDPs
Place
Irpin, Ukraine
Date:
20-22 June 2017
Topic
How can we together keep the media's attention to the protection and representation of IDP’s rights? Final conference of the project
Sponsor
Thomson Foundation
Category:
Learning Exchange
Facilitators:
Taras Tymchuk
Participants
Public servants, NGO representatives, media, IDP
Place
Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
Date:
5 September 2017
Topic
Civil Peace Building: What Initiatives Will Strengthen Our Impact to Overcome the Consequences of the Armed Conflict in Eastern Ukraine
Sponsor
German Embassy
Category:
Learning Exchange
Facilitators:
Taras Tymchuk
Participants
NGO representatives, donors, media, psychologists
Place
Kyiv, Ukraine
Date:
16 December 2017
Topic
Leadership in Transforming Communities:
Challenges And Opportunities for Community DevelopmentSponsor
Ukrainian Social Investment Fund
Category:
Learning Exchange
Facilitators:
Maryana Zaviyska, Taras Tymchuk
Participants
Public servants, NGO representatives, community managers
Place
Dnipro, Ukraine
Date:
22-23 March 2018
Topic
Coopetition In Ukrainian: How to Build Business Effective Partnerships in Instability? Annual Meeting of Open Business Space Owners and CEOs community
Sponsor
Open Business Space Community
Category:
Learning Exchange
Facilitators:
Taras Tymchuk, Lada Kanevska
Participants
Entrepreneurs, CEO, founders
Place
Bukovel, Ukraine
Date:
30 March - 2 April 2017
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Project Portfolio
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