International Renaissance Foundation • 2007 Annual Report

Total:
 $ 592 
Grantee: 
All-Ukrainian Public Organization “Coalition for 
the Protection of the Rights of Disabled and Mentally 
Handicapped People” (02099, Kyiv, Sevastopolska St., 
17, Office 45, tel. [phone]) 
Project Manager:
 Olha Maruda 
Project Summary:
 Participation of the Coalition for the 
Protection of the Rights of Disabled and Mentally 
Handicapped People social programs coordinator 
in the international seminar “Social Welfare: Equal 
Opportunities for All” (Vilnius, Lithuania, June 14-16, 
2007). Spreading best practices in introducing social 
changes and creating a favorable environment for 
persons with special needs, socially vulnerable groups 
and nationalities. Fostering partnership between 
various sectors in order to effectively introduce a 
social welfare system and implement social projects. 
Developing recommendations for the development and 
modernization of social research. Project organizer - 
Vilnius University (Lithuania).
Total:
 $ 427 
Grantee: 
All-Ukrainian Public Association “Successful 
Ukraine” NGO (01042, Kyiv, P. Lumumby St., 4/6, 
Building A, Office 218, tel. [phone]) 
Project Manager:
 Nataliya Shcherbakova 
Project Summary:
 Participation of a representative of the 
State Agency of Ukraine for Investment and Innovation and 
the curator of the Volyn branch of the All-Ukrainian Public 
Organization “Successful Ukraine” in the international sum-
mer public management institute “Communication as an 
Instrument for Better Administration” (Limbazi, Latvia, June 
11-15, 2007). Increasing the level of knowledge of young 
mangers in modern communications technologies used in 
state and public management in the EU. Project organiz-
ers - Institute of Public Management (Latvia).
Total:
 $ 1,166 
Grantee: 
“Regional Press Development Institute” NGO 
(04112, Kyiv, Pechersky Uzviz, 3, Office 404,  
tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Kateryna Laba 
Project Summary:
 Working visit by three Ukrainian experts 
in the field of print media from Feodosiya, Melitopol 
and Kremenchuk to Azerbaijan (Baku and Mingechaur, 
July 2-7, 2007) to hold consultations with publishers of 
Azerbaijani press in the framework of the project “Part-
nership between Azerbaijani and Ukrainian Regional 
Print Media.” The aim was to transfer the best experi-
ences of Ukrainian regional newspapers to Azerbai-
jani partners, especially in management, financial sta-
bility, advertising, marketing, journalism ethics, relations 
between journalists and editors, etc. Project organizer - 
Internews Azerbaijan Public Association (Azerbaijan).
Total:
 $ 1,680 
Grantee: 
Regional Transborder Cooperation Agency 
“Euroregion ‘Lower Danube’” (68800, Odesa Oblast, 
Reni, Dunayska St., 88, tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Ihor Babayan 
Project Summary:
 Participation of four Ukrainian partners 
of the Ukrainian-Romanian-Moldovan initiative “Involving 
Public Organizations in the Democratization Process” 
in the work of the roundtable (Chisinau, Moldova, 
May 16-18, 2007). Spreading among the Moldovan 
public the most effective mechanisms for stimulating 
cooperation between the public and local government 
bodies, presenting the best Romanian and Ukrainian 
practices in increasing public activeness, engaging the 
public in the development and introduction of strategies 
for public involvement, conducting local advocacy 
campaigns, etc. Project organizer - Institute of Conflicts 
Regulation (Moldova).
Total:
 $ 252 

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Grantee: 
“Center for European and Transatlantic Studies” 
NGO (03124, Kyiv, I. Lepse Blvd., 8,  
tel. [phone]) 
Project Manager:
 Oleksiy Kolomiyets
Project Summary:
 Participation of a Ukrainian Interpol 
officer and the head of the Center for European and 
Transatlantic Studies in the international conference 
“Reforming the State Power Apparatus: Experience of 
Central European Countries” (Prague, Czech Republic, 
June 11-13, 2007). Analyzing the experience and 
spreading best practices in reforming state armed 
forces in emerging democracies in Europe. Exposing 
problems and ways of introducing reforms in the army, 
police, security service, intelligence, relevant ministries; 
problems of archive preservation; lustrations and 
trainings new cadres. Project organizer - People in 
Need (Czech Republic).
Total:
 $ 919 
Grantee: 
“Poltava Media Initiatives” NGO (36000, Poltava, 
Frunze St., 65, tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Yuriy Isayev 
Project Summary:
 Participation of seven publishers and 
editors from Melitopol, Poltava, Rivne, Feodosiya, 
Chernivtsi, Vinnytsia and Kyiv in the international forum 
“How to Make a Newspaper Closer to the Reader 
under a Changing Market” (Russia, June 25-28, 2007). 
Creating a platform for cooperation between publishers 
and editors of regional print publications from Ukraine, 
Russia and Belarus, exchanging opinions, ideas and 
best practices in publishing local newspapers and 
working with the readers. Searching for ways to solve 
problems during a transition period, drop in readership, 
increase in prices for printed products, unstable 
relations with the government, change in social attitude 
towards the role of the journalist, etc. Overcoming 
isolation and disconnectedness of regional publications 
while at the same time preserving their uniqueness. 
Creating associations of regional publishers for mutual 
support and increasing familiarity with modern trends in 
the regional press market. Project organizer - The New 
Eurasia Foundation (Russia).
Total:
 $ 4,357 
Grantee: 
“Center of Economic Education” NGO (79019, 
Lviv, Chornovola Ave., 4, PO Box 1596,  
tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Ihor Shymkiv 
Project Summary:
 Participation of 16 representatives 
of public organizations from various regions of 
Ukraine that work in the field of development of local/
village communities in the practical seminar of the 
project “Experience of Development of Active Village 
Communities in the Ukraine-Moldova-Romania 
Region” (Chisinau, Moldova, May 14-18, 2007). 
Raising awareness among civic activists who work in 
village communities about effective development of 
village communities, methods for activating a village 
community and getting village residents interested in 
implementing various economic and social development 
projects. Exchanging the organizational practices and 
work experience of local development agencies. Project 
organizer - Community Center (Moldova).
Total:
 $ 2,820 
Grantee: 
Donetsk Youth Debate Center (83003, Donetsk, 
Illicha Ave., 79/31, tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Valentyna Dyomkina
Project Summary:
 Internship visit by 12 representatives 
of local government bodies, the media and public 
organizations from AR Crimea to Poland (Gdansk, 
Sopot, Gdynia, June 17-24, 2007). Project partner 
- Institute of Public Information (Gdynia, Poland). 
Increasing the knowledge of representative of local 
government bodies, the media and public organizations 
from AR Crimea about the development of public policy 
in seaside cities, in particular those that also house 
naval bases. Increasing the motivation of civil servants 
and representatives of local government bodies to use 
principles and procedures accepted in countries of the 
EU in their work, specifically regarding partnerships 
with public organizations and the media. The program 
included – presentation of local initiatives in seaside 
cities, presentation of the process and results of 
European integration, in particular local self-government 
reform; working meetings with representatives of local 
government and public organizations, visits to local 
self-help centers. Project organizer - Institute of Public 
Information (Poland).
Total:
 $ 6,191 

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Grantee: 
“Institute for Euro-Atlantic Cooperation” NGO 
(01034, Kyiv, Volodymyrska St., 42, Office 21,  
tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Oleksandr Sushko 
Project Summary:
 Participation of two representatives 
of Ukrainian think tanks in presentations of analytical 
reports within the framework of the project “Cooperation 
of Think Tanks for the Sake of European and Euro-
Atlantic Integration in the Region of Ukraine-Moldova-
Romania” in Moldova (Chisinau, June 15, 2007) and 
Romania (Bucharest, July 6, 2007). Researching 
the regional political preconditions for Moldova and 
Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration and Romania’s role 
in these processes as a new EU member. Forming the 
basis for cooperation between these three countries in 
European and Euro-Atlantic integration in the framework 
of preparations and introduction of reforms for solving 
the Transdnistrian conflict. Project organizer - The 
Institute for Public Policy (Moldova).
Total:
 $ 1,852 
Grantee: 
Kharkiv Human Rights Group (61002, Kharkiv, PO 
Box 10430, tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Yevhen Zakharov 
Project Summary:
 Participation of 10 representatives of 
the public and local government bodies that work in 
the field of human rights and information ties with the 
public, in a seminar on transparency of public policy 
(Warsaw, Poland, June 10-17, 2007). Presenting the 
key role of freedom of information in democratization 
and in improving administration methods, identifying 
components of transparency of public policy and 
public life, presenting best practices in increasing 
transparency of administration on the local level and 
monitoring the activities of public organizations. Project 
organizer - Association of Leaders of Local Civic 
Groups (Poland).
Total:
 $ 4,467 
Grantee: 
“Narodna Dopomoha – Kyiv” NGO (03061, Kyiv, 
Suzdalska St., 4/6, tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Svitlana Radivonik 
Project Summary:
 Participation of a social worker in the 
international applied conference “New Social Economy 
– A Voice to Overcome Poverty” (Poznan, Poland, June 
13-23, 2007). Spreading the latest practices used by 
the public in countries of Central and Eastern Europe 
to solve problems of joblessness and homelessness. 
Exchanging experience in publishing “street papers” 
that cover social problems and provide helpful 
information for unemployed and socially excluded 
individuals. Presenting social-education programs 
for cities and village territories, programs for the 
development of self-help communities, projects for 
creating jobs for the homeless and solving the problem 
of homelessness. Project organizer - Barka Foundation 
(Poland).
Total:
 $ 204 
Grantee: 
“Integration and Development” Information and 
Research Center (95006, AR Crimea, Simferopol, 
Khatska St., 13, Office 1, tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Olha Dukhnych 
Project Summary:
 Participation of a post-graduate student 
from the Tavriysk National VI Vernadsky University 
and deputy director of the Student Center for Conflict 
Resolution in the International Summer Academy 
“Frozen Conflicts in the Post-Soviet Space: Solutions, 
Prospects, Dynamics” (Dubingay, Lithuania, July 24-28, 
2007). Increasing the knowledge of young researchers 
in the field of conflictology about causes, state and 
prospects for resolving frozen conflicts in the post-
Soviet space. Analyzing political processes in the region 
and problems of national identification that influence 
the dynamic of development of conflict zones. Defining 
the role of “third parties” in conflicts. Developing 
recommendations on possible ways of resolving conflict 
situations and supporting the creation of an international 
network of new generation conflictologists. Project 
organizer -  Barka Foundation (Poland).
Total:
 $ 800 

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Grantee: 
Donetsk Youth Debate Center (83003, Donetsk, 
Illicha Ave., 79/31, tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Valentyna Dyomkina 
Project Summary:
 Internship visit by 12 representatives 
of local government bodies, the media and public 
organizations from AR Crimea to Lithuania (Telshiai, 
July 16-23, 2007). Increasing the knowledge of 
representatives of local government bodies, the 
media and public organizations from AR Crimea about 
introducing public policy in agrarian regions based on 
the Lithuanian example. Increasing the motivation of 
civil servants and representatives of local government 
bodies to use principles and procedures accepted in 
countries of the EU in their work, specifically regarding 
partnerships with public organizations and the media. 
The program included – presentation of public initiatives 
in village regions, presentation of the process and 
results of European integration in Lithuania, specifically 
local self-government reform; working meetings with 
representatives of local government and the public; 
visits to neighboring village communities. Project 
organizer - The Samogitian Community Foundation 
(Lithuania).
Total:
 $ 5,833 
Grantee: 
Chernihiv Oblast Charitable Organization “Aratta” 
(14000, Chernihiv, Ostrovskoho St., 37,  
tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Viktoria Filatova 
Project Summary:
 Participation of the head of the 
Charitable Organization “Aratta” in the international 
applied conference “New Social Economy – A Voice 
to Overcome Poverty” (Poznan, Poland, June 13-
23, 2007). Spreading the latest practices used by the 
public in countries of Central and Eastern Europe to 
solve problems of joblessness and homelessness. 
Exchanging experience in publishing “street papers” 
that cover social problems and provide helpful 
information for unemployed and socially excluded 
individuals. Presenting social-education programs 
for cities and village territories, programs for the 
development of self-help communities, projects for 
creating jobs for the homeless and solving the problem 
of homelessness. Project organizer - Barka Foundation 
(Poland).
Total:
 $ 210 
Grantee: 
All-Ukrainian Charitable Organization “Council for 
Protecting the Rights and Safety of Patients” (01133, 
Kyiv, Pervomaiskoho St., 9-A, Office 5,  
tel. [phone]) 
Project Manager:
 Viktor Serdyuk 
Project Summary:
 Working visit by three key participants 
of the project “Partnerships, Exchanging Experience 
and Fostering the Creation of the National Movement 
‘Patients for Patients’ Safety” to public organizations 
that work with patient safety in Poland (Krakow, Lodz, 
Warsaw, July 9-12,  2007) Project partner - Patient 
Safety Foundation (Lodz). Studying the experience of 
Polish colleagues in: involving the public in introducing 
ides of patient safety on a legislative and practical level, 
creating a network of patients-leaders, conducting 
research on medical mistakes, introducing the concept 
of patient safety on the state level. Project organizer - 
Patient Safety Foundation (Poland).
Total:
 $ 1,110 
Grantee: 
Lviv City Public Organization “Society of Mutual 
Aid “Oselya’” (79495, Lviv Oblast, Vynnyky, I. Franka St., 
69, tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Maryana Sokha 
Project Summary:
 Participation of a social worker and 
head of the “Oselya” Mutual Aid Society workshop 
in the international applied conference “New Social 
Economy – A Voice to Overcome Poverty” (Poznan, 
Poland, June 13-23, 2007). Spreading the latest 
practices used by the public in countries of Central and 
Eastern Europe to solve problems of joblessness and 
homelessness. Exchanging experience in publishing 
“street papers” that cover social problems and provide 
helpful information for unemployed and socially 
excluded individuals. Presenting social-education 
programs for cities and village territories, programs for 
the development of self-help communities, projects for 
creating jobs for the homeless and solving the problem 
of homelessness. Project organizer - Barka Foundation 
(Poland).
Total:
 $ 284 

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Grantee: 
“Institute for Euro-Atlantic Cooperation” NGO 
(01034, Kyiv, Volodymyrska St., 42, Office 21,  
tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Liliya Levandovska 
Project Summary:
 Participation of a professor-historian 
from the National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy,” 
IEAC researcher-conflictologist, member of the Young 
Diplomats Club and student from the Mariupol State 
Humanitarian University in the International Summer 
Academy International Summer Academy “Frozen 
Conflicts in the Post-Soviet Space: Solutions, Prospects, 
Dynamics” (Dubingay, Lithuania, July 24-28, 2007). 
Increasing the knowledge of young researchers in the 
field of conflictology about causes, state and prospects 
for resolving frozen conflicts in the post-Soviet space. 
Analyzing political processes in the region and problems 
of national identification that influence the dynamic 
of development of conflict zones. Defining the role of 
“third parties” in conflicts. Developing recommendations 
on possible ways of resolving conflict situations and 
supporting the creation of an international network of 
new generation conflictologists. Project partner - Center 
for Geopolitical Studies (Lithuania).
Total:
 $ 1,536 
Grantee: 
“Regional Press Development Institute” NGO 
(04112, Kyiv, Pechersky Uzviz, 3, Office 404,  
tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Kateryna Laba 
Project Summary:
 Study visit by 8 representatives of 
Ukrainian regional press (Khmelnytsky, Poltava, 
Melitopol, Vinnytsia, Sumy, Kremenchuk, AR Crimea) to 
regional print publications in Lithuania in the framework 
of the project “Editorial Management, Satisfying 
the Needs of the Readership and Developing the 
Webpages of Regional Newspapers: the Lithuanian 
Experience” (Vilnius, October 7-14, 2007) Increasing 
the knowledge of workers of regional print media on 
such issues as: analyzing the needs of the readership 
and shaping editorial policy, editorial management, 
developing web resources as a supplement to the print 
version, introducing European standards into the work 
of Ukrainian regional print media. Project partner – 
Lithuanian Journalist Union. 
Total:
 $ 3,991 
Grantee: 
“Our Children” NGO (65009, Odesa, 
Chernyakhovskoho St., 13,  
tel. [phone], 63 95 83) 
Project Manager:
 Vadym Heorhiyenko 
Project Summary:
 Participation of a representative of the 
Ukrainian organization that made it to the semifinals 
of the competition “Public Partnership Promotion in 
the Ukraine-Moldova-Romania Region” in a public 
conference (Bucharest, September 26-29, 2007). The 
goal was to give the authors of the most successful 
concept proposals the opportunity to learn more about 
the situation in the region in the context of European 
Union expansion, pose questions to high-ranking 
officials from the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 
Parliament and Presidential Secretariat, exchange 
experience in introducing democratic values, social 
innovations and increasing public participation, 
especially in implementing transborder projects. 
Project partner - Institute for Public Policy and Soros 
Foundation-Romania (Romania).
Total:
 $ 575 
Grantee: 
Donetsk City Public Organization “Alliance” 
(83015, Donetsk, Naberezhna St., 149, Office 37,  
tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Svitlana Zakrevska 
Project Summary:
 Participation of a representative of the 
Ukrainian organization that made it to the semifinals 
of the competition “Public Partnership Promotion in 
the Ukraine-Moldova-Romania Region” in a public 
conference (Bucharest, September 26-29, 2007). The 
goal was to give the authors of the most successful 
concept proposals the opportunity to learn more about 
the situation in the region in the context of European 
Union expansion, pose questions to high-ranking 
officials from the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 
Parliament and Presidential Secretariat, exchange 
experience in introducing democratic values, social 
innovations and increasing public participation, 
especially in implementing transborder projects. 
Project partner - Institute for Public Policy and Soros 
Foundation-Romania (Romania).
Total:
 $ 750 

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Grantee: 
All-Ukrainian Public Organization “Women’s 
Consortium of Ukraine” (03057, Kyiv, Dovzhenko St., 2 
(Kyiv City Center of Youth Social Services), Office 53, 
tel. [phone])
Project Manager:
 Oksana Moskalenko 
Project Summary:
 Participation of a representative of the 
Ukrainian organization that made it to the semifinals of 
the competition “Public Partnership Promotion in the 
Ukraine-Moldova-Romania Region” in a public confer-
ence (Bucharest, September 26-29, 2007). The goal 
was to give the authors of the most successful concept 
proposals the opportunity to learn more about the sit-
uation in the region in the context of European Union 
expansion, pose questions to high-ranking officials from 
the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Parliament 
and Presidential Secretariat, exchange experience in 
introducing democratic values, social innovations and 
increasing public participation, especially in implement-
ing transborder projects. Project partner - Institute for 
Public Policy and Soros Foundation-Romania (Romania).