About ЗМІN

ЗMIN Foundation  is a private Ukrainian foundation established for the purpose of systematic expert activity in order to strengthen effective social transformation and sustainable development. The activity model is strategic philanthropy.

Vision

A proactive, inclusive civil society, responsive and able to join forces for a better tomorrow.

Photo: Yana Gorbunova

History

Visionaries and initiators of the ЗMIN foundation are philanthropists who have the capacity, resources, and understanding to effectively and expertly invest in sustainable change to achieve meaningful social impact in the region.

Photo: Anna Tsukanova

In 2021, the ЗMIN Foundation became an official player in the charity sector.

Photo: Anton Sharov

Throughout the “pilot mode” activities, we analyze and explore the sector and needs; we build a model and strategy for activities, and reinforce 10 initiatives in the grant support format.

Photo: Adam Bixby

In the future, the ЗMIN Foundation team intends to become a platform for the unification and interaction of social leaders, to build strategies for the best solutions, to increase expertise and institutional capacity to create truly meaningful changes.

Photo: Beyzaa Yurtkuran

Strategy

Goal

Values

Field

Goal

The Foundation was established in order to conduct systemic expert activities to enhance effective societal change and sustainable development.

Values

A coordinate system that defines the vector for the foundation - Human and Dignity in the first place, in all decisions, approaches, and activities.

Field

The range of support areas is unlimited and interdisciplinary. Complex challenges can be more effectively addressed by bringing together players from different sectors.

Strategy

Focus areas

Strategy

Focus areas

Strategy

Key principles and approaches

  • Make decisions based on data and expertise

  • Measure impacts

  • Reflexively and thoughtfully

  • Respond to changes and trends

  • Use ethical storytelling in communication

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Strategic areas

01

Strategic programmes

The long-term partnership projects

02

Interaction

Platform for dialogue and unification of sectoral actors

03

Information

Communication campaigns, coverage of topics the Foundation works with.

04

Supporting initiatives in partnership

Implementation of joint programs, reinforcement with financial and other resources

05

Grant-based scholarship programs

Support for social change providers who work efficiently and meaningfully for the public interest

Team

Yulia Pylypiv

Founder of ЗMIN

yulia.pylypiv@zmin.foundation

Khrystyna Boyko

Director of ЗMIN

khrystyna.boyko@zmin.foundation

Vira Matviyiv

Financial expert of ЗMIN

accounting@zmin.foundation

Khrystyna Rutar

ЗMIN program coordinator

khrystyna.rutar@zmin.foundation

Daryna Shutiak

Project manager ЗМІN

daryna.shutiak@zmin.foundation

Oksana Nesterenko

Visual communications ЗMIN

nesterenko.ok.work@gmail.com

Mykola Bishko

Direction Cars ЗMIN

bishko.m@gmail.com

Previously at the ЗMIN's Team

Victoria Yuskevych

Visual communications

boivictory@gmail.com

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