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into a state that serves the people a state into Transforming Ukraine Ukraine Transforming ⁄ 2021 Annual Report Annual Report About Us Our Mission Transforming Ukraine into a state that serves the people. Our Approach We create and disseminate innova- tive development models. We enhance the capacity of partner local organizations by transferring knowledge and experience, and providing financial support to them. We establish sustainable partnership among communities, government, business, and other stakeholders. Our History The international charitable organiza- tion East Europe Foundation (EEF) is a non–profit Ukrainian organization that started its work back in 2008. Since then, EEF has channeled approximately $30 million into social and economic public and local initiatives aimed at developing civil society, strengthening communities and effective governance. EEF, headed by an independent Board of Directors, is drawing on the experience of its founder, Eurasia Foundation, as well as employing best international standards for the activities of non–profit organizations. Partnerships These are transparency, openness, and democratic governance that We believe in reaching strategic ensure high quality of project and goals through partnership only. program implementation. Therefore, for more effective EEF activities are supported implementation of its projects by its partners, including the US and programs, East Europe Foun- Agency for International Develop- dation cooperates with commu- ment (USAID), the European Union, nity leaders, non–governmental Swiss Agency for Development and organizations, associations, Cooperation (SDC), other European universities, research institutions, Governments, international organi- local self-government and state zations, foundations, charity organi- authorities, as well as organi- zations, local authorities, Ukrainian zations that provide technical and international companies operat- assistance. EEF is always open ing in Ukraine. to cooperation with those who EEF belongs to the Eurasia Part- share our values and are ready to nership Network. achieve results. PREFACE eef.org.ua oUndat F io e n p ◊ o Ф r U о E н д t s С a х E і д ◊ н а а п Є о в р For more information please visit EEF website: www.eef.org.ua SINCE 2008, MORE THAN $30 MILLION HAVE BEEN INVESTED INTO SOCIO-ECONOMIC We have established our own DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE e-learning platform Zrozumilo! ("clear" in Ukr.) e-learning ducts could be of interest to a much For some courses, the number platform is a free online education wider audience. of ECTS credits is calculated, for representatives of the public sec- In our courses, we share the which allows you to consider tor, state and local authorities, teach- expertise acquired by EEF over more their completion as profes- ers, schoolchildren and students, and than a decade of implementing sional development training. in general anyone who is interested socially important projects and pro- EEF team is constantly in self-development and obtaining grams. It includes the development improving the platform – so high-quality knowledge. of parliamentarism, e-governance that everyone who joins us ⁄ 2021 2020 Zrozumilo! platform was estab- and direct participation e-tools, will get exactly what they are lished by EEF at a specific point of support for small and medium-sized looking for, master the necessary time – with the beginning of the businesses, development of social knowledge and say: "Everything is COVID-19 pandemic, when all the entrepreneurship, civil society, etc. finally Zrozumilo!". organization's program activity Trainees have access to video Looking forward to see you at: had to be transferred to an online lectures and training materials, www.zrozumilo.in.ua format. However, we immediately forums and tests. After completing realized that our educational pro- the courses, you can get certificates. 3 Annual Report Victor Liakh, President, East Europe Foundation WELCOME WORD eef.org.ua oUndat F io e n p ◊ o Ф r U о E н д t s С a х E і д ◊ н а а п Є о в р Dear friends 2020was a year of unexpected challenges and we all had to live in the new real- ities of the COVID-19 pandemic. And once again, Ukrainians, as it often happens during crises, have demonstrated extraordinary unity and vigor. We, the Foundation's team, have actively participated in solving socially important problems and directed our programs to overcome I am happy to admit that we have passed this test per- the consequences of the pandemic. fectly well. The Foundation did not wind up its activities For example, in the shortest or suspend any of its programs. And what is more – we possible time, we have managed have launched several new and long-term ones. to launch a new online service that What allows us to be so effective? I am sure that allows to obtain the status of unem- this is our mission, which gives us the energy to move ployed and relevant social financial forward. We have determined for ourselves that we are assistance. We have also ensured the working to transform Ukraine into a state that serves supply of food and necessary health- the people. We are changing our country and strive to care products to Ukrainian hospitals. see it modern and innovative, investment- friendly and We helped establish the work of par- comfortable to live in. The place where the authorities liamentary committees in a remote are accountable, efficient and responsible, and people mode. We have also contributed to have the opportunity to realize their full potential. the remote work of Ukrainian teach- For this purpose, our team has been working daily ers and the adaptation of schoolchil- for more than a decade to introduce innovations and dren to e-learning, etc. positive changes in all spheres of public life in Ukraine. We really appreciate the assis- Among the top-priority tasks for the following tance provided by our partners and years are further large- scale digitalization of the donors who responded quickly to country and regions, assistance to Ukrainian non-gov- the demands of the time and sup- ernmental organizations and charitable foundations ported our useful initiatives. A special in enhancing their potential, support for parliamen- thanks to Ukrainian businesses, tarism, development of small and medium- sized which also did not stand aside and businesses, and much more. demonstrated social responsibility. We are well aware that only together, in a team Like most Ukrainian organi- of like-minded people we can achieve the greatest zations, we have also switched to success. Therefore, we are always open to cooperation remote work mode. Yes, and we and ready to share our experience and achievements had to look for effective forms of with our partners and friends. interaction and acquire new com- On behalf of the Foundation's Board and team, we munication skills right in the course would like to thank our partners – international donor of communication process itself. And organizations, government, local authorities, civil soci- this period was a test of the mana- ety organizations, private companies and educational gerial abilities and creativity of all our establishments – for our joint efforts and work. Thanks ⁄ 2021 2020 employees. to your support and joint activities, we are getting closer to our dream. I am also sincerely grateful to the Foundation's team for their endurance, creativity, indestructible optimism and authenticity. Together we are stronger – for good deeds to transform Ukraine into a state that serves the people! I am confident that together we will be able to do it! 5 Annual Report Victor Liakh Тimur Bondaryev President, East Europe Managing partner, Foundation Attorney-at-Law, Arzinger Мelinda Haring Willian B. Taylor, Jr. Deputy Director, the Atlantic 6th United States Ambassador Council’s Eurasia Center to Ukraine (2006–2009); chargé d'affaires a.i. for Ukraine (2019–2020) Оlesia Larysa Denysenko Ostrovska-Luta Ukrainian writer, lawyer, Director General, human rights activist, TV Mystetskyi Arsenal presenter, radio host, member of the executive council of the Ukrainian PEN Club Serhiy Gusovskyi Volodymyr Lavrenchuk Kyiv City Council Deputy, Ukrainian banker and Entrepreneur, Owner of the economist chain of restaurants THE EEF BOARD OF DIRECTORS eef.org.ua oUndat F io e n p ◊ o Ф r U о E н д t s С a х E і д ◊ н а а п Є о в р Michael Bociurkiw Nadiia Vasylieva Robert O’Donovan Global Affairs Analyst Deputy Director General Director of Citizens for Digitalization and Engagement and Governance, Innovation of State Concern Eurasia Foundation “Ukroboronprom” EEF ouncil The C dvisory Sandra A Тrond Moe Willett Jackson Eastern Europe Group, Strategies & Structures Chairman International, Partner Morgan Williams Margarita Karpenko The U.S.– Ukraine Business DLA Piper Ukraine, Council, President Managing Partner 2020 ⁄ 2021 2020 Anna Derevyanko Oleksandr Pochkun European Business Association, Baker Tilly Ukraine, Executive Director Managing Partner 7 Annual Report Smart Actual value for the period Goals October 2019 – April 2021 GOAL 1: STRONG AND ACTIVE CIVIL SOCIETY 1.1. Cumulative number of citizens, involved in decision-making during the 802 850 reporting period through EEF' programs and projects (Open City project platform, e-petitions portal, a portal for public discussion of projects, etc.) 1.1.1. in Donbass region in particular – 1.2. Cumulative number of civil society organizations that have increased their 140 potential during the reporting period through participating in EEF events (seminars, trainings, consultations, organizational capacity assessment, etc.) 1.2.1. in Donbass region in particular 17 1.3. Number of innovative tools/platforms for promoting civil society 44 development 1.3.1 in Donbass region in particular 8 GOAL 2: EFFECTIVE AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AT ALL LEVELS 2.1 Number of service transactions under the client-oriented government 14 848 485 e-services provided to citizens developed by EEF with at least 70% satisfaction rate 2.2. Number of laws, regulations, and practices that promote good governance 61 with a breakdown (a drafted document, a draft submitted for approval by the relevant authority, a document approved by the relevant authority) 2.3.