Our Projects

Initiatives, grant programs, and campaigns we implement to protect human rights and develop local democracy

Inner Strength and Digital Action
Active
Human Rights

Inner Strength and Digital Action

The "Inner Strength and Digital Action" project aims to strengthen the organizational resilience of the Carpathian Agency of Human Rights "Vested" by combining planning, staff well-being support, and…

Supported by:

Transatlantic Foundation (GMF TF)

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Voice of Memory: Dignity, Support, and Participation of Roma Communities
Active
Human Rights

Voice of Memory: Dignity, Support, and Participation of Roma Communities

Roma communities in Transcarpathia continue to face socio-economic vulnerability, discrimination, and unequal access to social, medical, and legal services. Roma who survived National Socialist persec…

Supported by:

Foundation "Remembrance, Responsibility and Future" (EVZ)

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Implementation of the organizational development plan developed after completing feminist organizational capacity training
Active
Human Rights

Implementation of the organizational development plan developed after completing feminist organizational capacity training

The project aims to implement the Feminist Organizational Development Plan of CAHR "Vested". The organization will update its planning and governance system, internal policies, financial and HR proced…

Supported by:

Ukrainian Women's Fund

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Recovery and Safety: Psychosocial Support for Children and Women During the War
Active
Human Rights

Recovery and Safety: Psychosocial Support for Children and Women During the War

In the framework of the grant project 'Recovery and Safety: Psychosocial Support for Children and Women During the War' under agreement No. 2026/04/PS-13 within the grant program 'COMPREHENSIVE SUPPOR…

Supported by:

European Union

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Legal Identity for All: Facilitating Access to Civil Documentation for Roma Communities in Ukraine
Active
Human Rights

Legal Identity for All: Facilitating Access to Civil Documentation for Roma Communities in Ukraine

Ensuring universal access to legal identity remains one of the most acute challenges for Roma communities in Ukraine. Due to a complex of structural and social barriers, a significant part of Roma do…

Supported by:

Corvallis Sister Cities Association

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Community Charter as a Tool for Real Democracy
Active
Local Democracy

Community Charter as a Tool for Real Democracy

The project is aimed at developing and updating local community charters to ensure transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in local governance across selected communities in Zakarpatti…

Supported by:

International Renaissance Foundation

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Resilient Local and Regional Authorities in Ukraine and the Visegrad Four Through Cooperation
Active
Local Democracy

Resilient Local and Regional Authorities in Ukraine and the Visegrad Four Through Cooperation

The full-scale war and the European integration process require local and regional authorities of Ukraine to adapt their work to the principles and requirements of EU cohesion policy, strengthen multi…

Supported by:

Visegrad Fund

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EUphoria: Intercultural Dialogue and EU Civic Values for Ukrainian Youth
Active
Education

EUphoria: Intercultural Dialogue and EU Civic Values for Ukrainian Youth

The war in Ukraine has disrupted the lives of millions of young people, putting them at risk of displacement, uncertainty, and social isolation. Many Ukrainian youths living in EU countries face diffi…

Supported by:

Erasmus+ KA220-YOU

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Resilience through capacity: combating gender-based violence among IDPs living in collective centers, and women and girls from compact Roma settlements
Active
Human Rights

Resilience through capacity: combating gender-based violence among IDPs living in collective centers, and women and girls from compact Roma settlements

The project aims to prevent and combat gender-based violence against Roma women and girls, as well as internally displaced women and girls living in collective centers and other vulnerable conditions…

Supported by:

UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women

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Feminist Leadership in Times of Crisis: From Dialogue to Cohesion
Completed
Local Democracy

Feminist Leadership in Times of Crisis: From Dialogue to Cohesion

The full-scale war has intensified barriers that limit women's participation in public life and decision-making processes. Women of all ages and social statuses often lack sufficient information about…

Supported by:

United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF)

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Sustainable and Capable Civil Human Rights Initiatives of Zakarpattia
Completed
Human Rights

Sustainable and Capable Civil Human Rights Initiatives of Zakarpattia

The project aims to strengthen human rights protection, ensure equality, and prevent discrimination in the communities of Zakarpattia Oblast. Within the framework of the project, vulnerable population…

Supported by:

NORAD

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Unity and Interaction: Strengthening Advocacy and Institutional Capacity of IDP Councils in Zakarpattia
Completed
Human Rights

Unity and Interaction: Strengthening Advocacy and Institutional Capacity of IDP Councils in Zakarpattia

The project focuses on enhancing the organizational development and advocacy skills of IDP Councils in Zakarpattia Oblast. It provides systematic legal, consultative, and mentoring support to ensure I…

Supported by:

International Renaissance Foundation

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Protection of civil society and the formation of agents of change to strengthen the European course of Ukraine
Completed
Human Rights

Protection of civil society and the formation of agents of change to strengthen the European course of Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has caused unprecedented internal displacement, particularly impacting the Roma national minority — one of the most marginalized and excluded groups. Over 80,000 Roma are estimated…

Supported by:

European Union

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Eurocommunity: Financial Opportunities for Development and European Integration
Completed
Local Democracy

Eurocommunity: Financial Opportunities for Development and European Integration

The project aims to strengthen the capacity of Ukrainian communities to establish sustainable partnerships with municipalities in European Union countries, join European networks, participate in EU pr…

Supported by:

International Renaissance Foundation

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Merezhyva Zakarpattia: strengthening the legal capacity of participants in the women's movement
Completed
Human Rights

Merezhyva Zakarpattia: strengthening the legal capacity of participants in the women's movement

The project strengthens the legal and security capacity of women's movement participants, women and girls from vulnerable groups, including IDPs, Roma women, and survivors of domestic and gender-based…

Supported by:

Ukrainian Women's Fund

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Uniting together: capacity building of Coordination Councils on IDP issues in Zakarpattia region
Completed
Local Democracy

Uniting together: capacity building of Coordination Councils on IDP issues in Zakarpattia region

The project strengthens the capacity of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to influence decision-making processes in communities of Zakarpattia Oblast through the development of Coordination Councils…

Supported by:

International Renaissance Foundation

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Leaders of change – Roma children on the path to success
Completed
Human Rights

Leaders of change – Roma children on the path to success

The project aims to increase the motivation of Roma children to learn, develop their leadership qualities, and create more favorable conditions for social integration and self-realization. The project…

Supported by:

Association of Roma Women "Voice of Romni"

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