NGO "Parostok" is a Vinnytsia-based civil society organization that has been supporting people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups since 1999. Over 25 years, we have implemented more than 200 projects and continue to develop inclusive practices in Ukraine.
NGO "Parostok" is a Vinnytsia-based civil society organization that has been supporting people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups since 1999. Over 25 years, we have implemented more than 200 projects and continue to develop inclusive practices in Ukraine.
During this period, the organization expanded its activities to include economic empowerment programs, vocational training, and employment support for people with disabilities across Vinnytsia region.
During this period, the organization expanded its activities to include economic empowerment programs, vocational training, and employment support for people with disabilities across Vinnytsia region.
We launched the day care center for persons with intellectual disabilities — a pioneering initiative in the region that continues to operate today, providing daily support and skills development.
We launched the day care center for persons with intellectual disabilities — a pioneering initiative in the region that continues to operate today, providing daily support and skills development.
The organization strengthened its advocacy work, participating in the development of local and national policies on inclusion. Early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities were also introduced.
The organization strengthened its advocacy work, participating in the development of local and national policies on inclusion. Early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities were also introduced.
In recent years, Parostok has focused on supporting veterans with disabilities, expanding digital literacy programs, and building new international partnerships to scale its impact across Ukraine.
In recent years, Parostok has focused on supporting veterans with disabilities, expanding digital literacy programs, and building new international partnerships to scale its impact across Ukraine.
Born in Vinnytsia on October 29, 1981.
Graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Ternopil Academy of National Economy.
Ensures reliability and efficiency of computer systems.
Organizes and conducts training for adults with disabilities (including IDPs) in computer literacy, gadget use, and online services.
Experienced in social counseling, organizing and conducting events for people with disabilities.
Cognitive flexibility, analytical thinking, ability to see situations from different perspectives and make optimal decisions, stress resilience, communication skills, responsibility, and organization.
Key competencies include: project management from proposal preparation to successful reporting; monitoring and evaluation, systematic data collection and analysis, indicator development; organizing grant competitions and scholarship programs; anti-discrimination expertise of textbooks; policy and procedure development, etc.
Education: Donetsk National University; certificate program at Ukrainian Catholic University; non-formal education.
Motto: I believe in people and mutual support.
Born on February 22, 1974, philologist by education.
After a spinal injury at age 18, I use a wheelchair.
In 2000, I moved to Vinnytsia where I met Iryna Sarancha. I immediately joined the then newly established NGO "Parostok" and took an active role — waiting passively is not my style.
Life mottos — Never give up and Do no harm.
A happy mother of two happy children.
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