On 7-8 June 2019, more than 100 representatives of civil society organizations came together to discuss how to reinforce their influence at the local level at the "CSO - Providers of Positive Changes in their Communities" forum in Uzhhorod.
"To be influential, civil society organizations must have ambitious goals, engage people in brainstorming news ideas and how to implement them, and cooperate with other civic activists,” says Olena Ursu. UNDP Ukraine / ПРООН в Україні provides support to civil society organizations to strengthen their influence in implementing reforms in Ukraine and promoting community development.
"The modern stage of civil society development is related to a shift of their focus to the problems of social justice, environmental security, the cultural renaissance of society, and human rights protection,” says Volodymyr Kuprii. “Democracy is impossible without democrats, and civil society is impossible without conscious and law-abiding citizens of their country."
The Forum is organized by Charity Foundation “Center for Civic initiatives” with the support of UNDP Ukraine / ПРООН в Україні, USAID Ukraine - USAID Україна, and Pact Ukraine.