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About LASKA FUND

We are believethat big changes start with small steps in communities. We work to support local activists, united communities, youth and civil society organizations on the way to sustainable development, transparent governance and real participation of people in solving important issues.

Today LASKA FUND is not just a change team. We are a regional resource center helping to overcome the humanitarian crisis caused by the full-scale Russian invasion. We are working to support the recovery of communities in Southern Ukraine, help those who have suffered, and together protect our future and Ukrainian statehood.

Mission

Our mission is to be a reliable support for people and communities in the most difficult times, creating conditions for a decent life and development. We provide humanitarian aid, provide training, advise and provide comprehensive support to those in need, especially in the field of agriculture.

Goal

Promotion of charitable activities in the interests of society to ensure comprehensive sustainable development of territorial communities at all levels, development of civil society, protection of human rights and observance of the principles of social justice.

History

The idea of creating the LASKA FOUNDATION was born back in 1993, when one of its founders — Lyudmila Rudenko-Kardash — developed the concept of the long-term LASKA Project aimed at the sustainable development of Mykolaiv Oblast.

Ця ініціатива стала відповіддю на виклики пострадянського періоду, коли Україні було вкрай необхідно посилювати громадянське суспільство, підтримувати соціальні перетворення та формувати нові підходи до розвитку громад.

In his activity LASKA FUND guided by world humanitarian principles:

1 Humanity

Human suffering must be overcome wherever it occurs, with special attention to the most vulnerable sections of the population

2 Neutrality

Humanitarian aid should not favor any side in an armed conflict or other controversial issue

3 Impartiality

Humanitarian aid should be provided solely on the basis of need, without discrimination (regardless of race, politics, religion, gender or ethnicity)

4 Independence

Activities regardless of the source of financial support, which cannot be subject to political, economic, military or any other influence during the provision of assistance.