FES Ukraine

The photo shows the entrance to the Friedrich Ebert Foundation office. You can also see the modern entrance to the building with glass doors and a city street with historic buildings. — Creator: FES Ukraine

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Ukraine

FES Ukraine is part of the international network of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES). The FES has been working continuously in Ukraine since 1993. Over the years, FES Ukraine has developed a wide network of partners in civil society, academia, trade unions and government institutions on local, regional and national levels. Our goals have been consistent from the start: To support the development of democratic institutions and a social market economy, to advocate for the core values of social democracy – freedom, justice and solidarity – and to involve Ukrainian stakeholders in international dialogue formats that further international peace and cooperation.

Ukraine’s candidate status for the European Union provides a clear framework for the future development of state and society. FES strongly believes in the European future of Ukraine as a prosperous, stable and socially just democracy, and will continue working towards that goal with its Ukrainian and international partners.

To find more about our activities, please visit the pages describing our four priority areas:

The photo shows a hotel complex with wooden houses. In the foreground, a group of 30-40 people gathered in a circle. It looks like they are taking part in a team building activity. — Creator: FES

Social Democracy

Social Democracy in Ukraine’s public discourse is still far too often confused with socialism and thus associated with the Soviet past.

The photo shows Independence Square in Kyiv. On the left is the Kyiv City State Administration building. On the right is the Independence Monument. — Creator: FES Ukraine / Felix Hett

Social Justice

Securing democracy depends on social justice.

The photo shows a panorama of the central part of Kyiv, photographed from above. — Creator: FES

Sustainable Economy

A sustainable economic policy strives to achieve ecological, economic and social goals simultaneously, instead off prioritizing one field over the other two.

The photo shows St. Michael's Square in Kyiv. On the right is the bell tower of the St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery. On the left is the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. In the center of the square you can see an exhibition of destroyed Russian military equipment. — Creator: FES

Peace & Security

The war raging in Ukraine’s South East since 2014 had already been the deadliest conflict in Europe since the 1990s.

Publications
Social Justice
News

The state of Ukrainian science in the midst of war

In response to the full-scale Russian invasion that began in 2022, Ukrainian government has declared the urgent need for a radical enhancement of support for research, development, and the implementation of new technologies, especially...

Events
Social Democracy
News

Progressive Summit 2024

On December 7th, Kyiv hosted the Progressive Summit 2024, an inspiring event organized by the NGO Progresylni in collaboration with FES Ukraine.

Любязно надано громадською організацією СД Платформа

Social Democracy
News

The 19th Summer SD Campus

From August 14 to 18, 2024, with the support of the Representation of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Ukraine, the 19th Summer SD Campus from SD Platform was held.

Social Justice
News

The "Girls Media Academy 1.0 / Академія медіа для дівчат 1.0" project

In today's world, where information and the speed of its transmission play a crucial role, media and communications have become key elements of everyday life. The ability to critically assess a situation and create quality content is an...

Peace & Security
News

Information trip of journalists from Latin America to Ukraine

From May 27 to June 1, a group of journalists from Latin America - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia and El Salvador - made an information trip to Ukraine.

Люб´язно надано Офісом Президента України

Publications
Sustainable Economy
News

Time for Ukraine to Rethink Industrial Policy

Events
Publications
Peace & Security

Forum of wartime diplomacy

On April 12, 2024, the Forum of Wartime Diplomacy was held at the The Hennadii Udovenko Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (DAU). The event was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...

Publications
Social Justice
News

The impact of war and European integration on the rights of national minorities

Social Democracy
News

Winter SD Campus

With the support of the Representative Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Ukraine, a Winter SD Campus, a 5-day program for young leaders from different parts of Ukraine by SD Platform was held from 21th to 25th of February. ...