Last year, we held our first ‘Big Lesson on Accessibility’ — an event that brought together over 500 pupils and students from different parts of Ukraine. Together, we talked about equality, accessibility, and the importance of creating a barrier-free society.

In 2025, we are continuing this initiative and looking for new ambassadors to help spread the ideas of accessibility in their communities!

Fill out the form at: https://forms.gle/7aKNxSdGSCRTa61a9

For more information about the lesson and how to get involved, see the photos in our post on our Facebook page.

Together, we think without barriers. Together, we change the world!

The educational initiative ‘The Great Lesson on Accessibility’ is being implemented as part of the project ‘Network for Democracy: Building the Future with Tomorrow's European Leaders’ by the non-governmental organisation STAN and ActionAid in partnership with the non-governmental organisation Centre for Social Transformations TENET, Insight, Chernivtsi Association ‘Zahyst’ with the support of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This project is part of the ‘Young Ambassadors for Diversity’ programme. Any opinions expressed in this publication belong to the public organisation ‘STAN’ and do not necessarily reflect the views of ActionAid and/or the Danish government.

We are launching a programme to support children, young people and parents/carers by providing essential social services.

What services will we provide?

• Resilience – psychological support, skills development, training.

• Temporary respite for parents/carers and their children – to rest and recharge so they can continue to care for their children.

How to access the services?

We will prepare and publish detailed instructions in the near future. Stay tuned for updates.

We believe that access to quality social services makes communities stronger, so join this project and strengthen your own capacity!

The project is implemented by the Chernivtsi Association ‘Zahyst’ with the support of the UK Government

within the framework of the Social Protection for Inclusion, Resilience, Innovation and Transformation (SPIRIT) Project, implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, the Social Protection Fund for Persons with Disabilities and UNICEF Ukraine, administered by ISAR Unity.

The city comes alive when spaces become friendly to people, not just cars. On this day, we will temporarily reorganise the pavement space at the intersection of Universytetska and Hryhoriya Skovorody streets.

It will be a day to:

🟡 experience what accessibility/inaccessibility in the city means;

🟡 learn useful skills that can save lives;

🟡 ride together through the streets and see the city from a different perspective;

🟡 enjoy music, atmosphere and new acquaintances on a warm weekend day.

Register at https://forms.gle/BWgBRzYSa1LowJkGA

Bring your family, children, parents, friends, bicycles or other ‘wheels’ 🚲🛴🦽🦼 and come spend a warm September evening with us!

European Mobility Week in Chernivtsi is organised by the Chernivtsi Association ‘Zahyst’ in partnership with the Chernivtsi Cyclists Association and with financial support from IM Swedish Development Partner.

This is a practical event on how to make your office modern, barrier-free, and comfortable for all employees.

📍Date: 18 September

📍Time: 17:00-19:00

📍 Location: Bankova, 3. Centre for Entrepreneurship Development.

What's on the agenda:

1️⃣ European Mobility Week (EMW): why and for whom these events are held.

2️⃣ Barrier-free business: what to consider to make your space accessible to everyone.

3️⃣ Cycling: how to motivate your team to switch to bicycles.

4️⃣ Networking and informal communication — an opportunity to meet and exchange experiences.

Duration: 2 hours.

The format is interactive, with examples, tips, and simple solutions that anyone can implement in their office.

Participation is free, registration is required: https://forms.gle/caE8MANSXTYV9vjX7

Together, we are building a business environment that is convenient, modern and friendly to everyone!

European Mobility Week in Chernivtsi is organised by the Chernivtsi Association ‘Zahyst’ in partnership with the Chernivtsi Cyclists Association and with financial support from IM Swedish Development Partner.

Together, we will follow this route to explore how convenient and barrier-free it is to move around the city.

Route: from the Central Bus Station → Skalda Street → Nebesna Sotnia Street → to the Formarket shopping centre.

Date: 17 September

Time: 15:00-17:00

We will identify barriers that make it difficult for pedestrians, people with disabilities, parents with prams, cyclists, and anyone else who faces urban obstacles on a daily basis.

This is a chance to see the city through the eyes of those for whom even a few steps or a narrow pavement are a serious challenge.

Registration — https://forms.gle/U1ZZHAb9ntBYtH8c8

Join us — your voice and observations will help make the city more convenient and accessible for everyone!

European Mobility Week in Chernivtsi is organised by the Chernivtsi Association ‘Zakhyst’ in partnership with the Chernivtsi Association of Cyclists and with financial support from IM Swedish Development Partner.

Where: Vyshyvanka Day Square

When: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Date: 15 September

We will talk about barriers in urban spaces and how they affect the lives of different people.

What to expect:

🧩 Kahoot quiz on accessibility with prizes for the top three players;

🧩 Elias on barrier-free communication, accessibility and inclusion;

🧩 testing the space for physical accessibility using wheelchairs and white canes.

It will be a warm evening of dialogue, new acquaintances, and opportunities to see the city through the eyes of others.

Registration is required: https://forms.gle/kDg36UqagWiJFjK36

European Mobility Week in Chernivtsi is organised by the Chernivtsi Association ‘Zakhyst’ in partnership with the Chernivtsi Cyclists Association and with financial support from IM Swedish Development Partner.