Partnership for systemic change
Caritas Ukraine collaborates with the Caritas Internationalis network, Caritas Europa, and partners in Ukraine and abroad to support community recovery and strengthen international advocacy for Ukraine’s needs. We contribute to shaping decisions in humanitarian and social policy, particularly in cooperation with the EU, the U.S., and UN agencies.
Why partners trust us
working with Caritas Internationalis, international foundations, and governments
Our partners
As part of Caritas Internationalis, Caritas Ukraine operates within a framework of shared standards, coordination, professional exchange, and international advocacy. This helps to combine local experience with the best international practices.
- Strategic and policy dialogue
- Coordination with humanitarian and development actors
- Advocacy initiatives at the national and international levels
- Joint humanitarian response programs and long-term development projects
- Joint humanitarian response programs
- Long-term development projects
- Capacity building for local organizations
- National-level advocacy initiatives
- Capacity building for local organizations; advocacy initiatives at the national and international levels
Relevant ministries, state funds, coordinating and advisory bodies at the national and local levels, regional and district state administrations, city councils, social services, and employment centers.
- Coordination with national and local government authorities
- Participation in working and advisory groups
- Expert recommendations on strategies, orders, and regulatory decisions
- Joint implementation of social, educational, and humanitarian initiatives
- Long-term development projects
- Participation in social sector reform
- Memoranda of cooperation
- Joint advocacy initiatives
- Pilot projects to introduce new social services
National civil society platforms, humanitarian coordination mechanisms, professional associations, Ukrainian and international non-governmental organizations, coalitions, platforms, and think tanks.
- Participation in strategic and policy dialogue
- Joint advocacy at the national level
- Participation in coordination mechanisms and platforms for aligning programs with national priorities
- Consortium projects
- Training for public sector professionals.
- Joint research and analysis
- Advocacy coalitions
- Exchange of expertise and training
- Memorandums of cooperation
- Coordination of humanitarian response
Dioceses and exarchates of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), parishes, departments of the UGCC Patriarchal Curia, educational institutions and seminaries, church organizations, and religious foundations.
- Developing and strengthening the network of already involved parishes, their participation in training, and supporting new communities
- Formation and educational programs
- Developing parish social initiatives
- Implementing planning and support tools
- Supporting the sustainable development of parish ministry
- Support for new communities provided by already involved parishes
- Exchange of experiences and best practices with the Social Ministry
- Department of the UGCC
- Involvement of experienced parishes in supporting new communities
- Networking and exchange of experiences
What makes us a reliable partner
The largest network in Ukraine
≈100 network of community based organizations located throughout the country
International standards
95% of organizations are certified under CI MS. We follow Sphere, CHS, and Do No Harm. Regular audits by Caritas Internationalis
Transparency and accountability
Detailed annual financial reporting. Program monitoring systems. Feedback and complaints mechanism
Local expertiseекспертиза
30 years of experience in Ukraine. Deep understanding of community needs. Trusted by beneficiaries and public institutions
Documents for partners
We work transparently. All key documents are available for download.
About the organization
Presentation of Caritas Ukraine (2024)
Who we are, what we do, our achievements over 30 years
Download PDFCI MS Certificate
Confirmation of international management standards from Caritas Internationalis
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