Projects

Inspired people, close and distant countries

04.03.25

In the second part of 2024, STAN made four trips, visiting the NGOs of Croatia, Czech Republic, Moldova, and Kyrgyzstan. Participating in the visits were members of NGO STAN and the partner organization, as well as young people from the different organizations and initiatives, ac...

Awareness against fear

04.03.25

Young Diversity Ambassadors projects focusing on gender equality, feminism, leadership, and LGBTQI+ rights We live in a society where gender equality and respect for diversity are not a status quo but rather a long-term goal. Many people are wary about the LGBT community or fe...

One more home for young people

04.03.25

This year NGO Stan has equipped and set up a resource youth center in Ivano-Frankivsk. That’s a place for young people to work and relax. Here they can share a moment of happiness or get through tough times, come for a visit and feel at home. Read our text to learn the newly crea...

“Beginning of something bigger”. Initiatives implemented by the young diversity ambassadors

04.03.25

These are the stories of three youth-led projects supported by the Young Diversity Ambassadors (YDA) program which utilize various forms of dialogue to bring us closer to an open-minded democratic society. They are the stories of young people who learn and try to change the world...

Communities of equal opportunities

18.11.24

Streets and public transport, shops, cafes, social centers, and institutions are the same for everyone. Naturally, they also have to be equally accessible to everyone. Unfortunately, this is not quite the case. People using wheelchairs or crutches find it hard to get to certai...

Decolonization — finding a voice of your own

10.11.24

Decolonization is a complex process. At times it can even be painful. It definitely can’t be boiled down to “let’s get rid of everything Soviet and call it a day”. This journey requires tackling the issues which were previously swept under the rug. It requires comprehension and c...

When you have someone to lean on. Supporting the young activists.

14.10.24

For several years, NGO “STAN” has been implementing a “Young Diversity Ambassadors” program. This project helps young people to grow, create their projects, and connect with like-minded people. It offers training focusing on human rights, leadership, inclusion, gender equality an...

Why do we need the past

10.10.24

Musing about our past and about young people, our future German historian and journalist Guido Knopp has said that we are not responsible for the past, but we are all the more responsible for the memory of it. Yes, historical memory and history are not the same. Historical ev...

“Life is all about learning”

06.08.24

Stories of people who studied in the ToT course within the “Young Diversity Ambassadors” program In our previous article, we wrote about the ToT course for trainers and facilitators within the “Young Diversity Ambassadors” program. We spoke about its structure and its core val...

Training of Trainers

29.07.24

“Young Diversity Ambassadors” is a program for people who begin their journey in civic activism. It combines training, practical experience, and building a network of active youth. The program brought together many people who have started collaborating and implementing projects. ...