Project by the ast Europe Foundation “Changing Ourselves and Changing the World Around Us”

The project was implemented by the NGO "Good Deeds" as part of the "Phoenix" project, executed by the East Europe Foundation with the support of the European Union. It aimed to support and develop our organisation. We have come a long way, but to continue productive work, we need new knowledge, skills, several important policies, and a warm, equipped space.

As part of the project, our volunteer centre in Staryi Saltiv received new furniture and heating briquettes. This allowed us to conduct our activities, work, and welcome Saltivka residents even during winter.

We developed and launched our website, which we had dreamed of even before the war. The page you are currently browsing is the result of three months of work by five members of our NGO and a team of developers.

We collected and organised photo and video materials, compiled a complete list of organisations we have collaborated with, and calculated the amount of aid received and distributed to the residents of the Starosaltivka Territorial Community over the six years of the NGO "Good Deeds."

During five incredibly active days spent at a teambuilding event in Lviv, we gained skills in teamwork and communication both within and outside the team. We developed plans and strategies, striving to understand and articulate our purpose and aspirations.

One of the most important parts of the project was the development of policies that would enable us to move forward with the understanding that the organisation's processes are well-ordered, and that all members comprehend the structure, essence, principles, and logic of the workflows.

This extraordinarily important project provided the "Good Deeds" team with powerful growth opportunities, psychological support, and the strength to continue our work.