National contest “Charitable Ukraine” is an annual All-Ukrainian competition, founded by the All-Ukrainian Charitable Association “Association of Charities of Ukraine” aimed at the development of effective socially-oriented philanthropy, charity and volunteering in Ukraine through public stimulation of the best philanthropists, activists and volunteers, their organizations and initiatives.
Applications are accepted on-line on the: www.blagoukraine.org (in ukrainian) or COMPETITION APPLICATION 2022 (in english).
It is the only active nationwide project and the celebration of philanthropists and the most effective charitable initiatives in Ukrainian society, which began its history in 2007, since 2012 in its current Charitable Ukraine format. According to the results of the competition of the best philanthropists, volunteers and activists of the country, the most effective charity initiatives are presented with unique award – an amber “Angel of Goodness”. “Angel of Goodness” is a ceramic sculpture of, decorated with amber sun stone , which is legally mined by the Association of Amber World in Rivne region. The award was created by Ukrainian artist dynasty of Kozaky family. Over the years the Contest has become a significant event in the public life of our country.
The purpose of the competition: the development of effective socially-oriented philanthropy and volunteering in Ukraine through public stimulation of the best philanthropists, activists and volunteers, their organizations and practices.
The motto of the Contest: “Thank your benefactors!”.
Goals of the Contest :
1) popularization of philanthropy, activism and volunteering, their organizations and effective practices;
2) celebration of the best philanthropists, activists and volunteers, their organizations and effective practices, other groups and organizations that implemented significant charitable projects and events in Ukraine during the year;
3) communicating the best practices of charity;
4) popularization and involvement of a wide range of citizens to charity.
Within the framework of the All-Ukrainian competition, there are also regional stages of the competition. Regional Charitable Ukraine-2022 competitions started in the following areas: Lviv, Kyiv, Zaporizhzhya, Mykolaiv and some other region. The ceremony was conducted in Kyiv on June 9, 2023.
In November 2022, the 16 th National Contest was launched. The winners at the national level will be determined in 20 major (collective), three individual and three special categories:
Major (Collective) nominations:
1) Charity of large business.
2) Charity of medium and small business.
3) Corporate charity.
4) Collective volunteering.
5) National charity.
6) Regional charity.
7) Local charity.
8) Charity in health care.
9) Charity in education and science.
10) Charity in culture and art.
11) Charity in the social sphere.
12) Charity in the field of environmental protection.
13) Charity in the Defense of Ukraine.
14) Charity of the non-governmental sector.
15) “Good Starts With You” (Children’s charity).
16) Charity event of the year.
17) “Platform of Good”.
18) Youth charity initiatives.
19) Innovations in charity.
20) Charity of Foreign Companies.
Individual nominations:
1) Philanthropist of the year.
2) Volunteer of the year.
3) Charity Manager of the year (additional application).
Special nominations:
1) Media about charity. Media and charity.
2) Assistance from abroad.
3) Popular Philanthropist (through online voting)
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Conducting, presenting, popularizing and electing the winners of the “Charitable Ukraine” is done by the following bodies: Organizational Committee, Supervisory Board, National Expert Council, Media Council and Business Council.
Contact Us:
You may contact us via email with questions regarding the admissions process and requirements, and the online application form. We also send out various notifications related to the application process.
Further information about the competition can be obtained at the official website www.blagoukraine.org / https://vboabu.org.ua/
Facebook: BlagodijnaUkraine
Organizing Committee: tel. +38 (067) 16 40411,
E-mail: [email protected].
Application submitting procedure:
Applications are accepted on-line on the: www.blagoukraine.org (in ukrainian) or COMPETITION APPLICATION 2022 (in english).
Contest rules is the main regulatory document for the National Competition “Charitable Ukraine”. Each applicant must accept these rules prior to applying.
Final application deadline for the Competition is April 30, 2023.