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ACPD Presented Ukraine's Experience of Democracy in Times of War at the Caux Democracy Forum

The team of the Association for Communities Participatory Development (ACPD) took part in the Caux Democracy Forum in Switzerland—an annual international gathering that brings together representatives of civil society, public institutions, international organizations, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to explore responses to today's democratic challenges.

The Novopokrovska community of Dnipropetrovska Oblast has joined the Association for Communities Participatory Development!

The Hrebinkivska community of Kyiv Oblast has joined the Association for Communities Participatory Development!

Eight Local CSOs from Four Regions of Ukraine Completed Organizational Development Training

As part of the “Way to Protection and Durable Solutions” project, the Association for Communities Participatory Development conducted a seven-day organizational capacity strengthening program for eight local civil society organizations (CSOs) from Dnipropetrovska, Kyivska, Kharkivska, and Chernihivska oblasts.

General Assembly of the Association for Communities Participatory Development: 2026

On April 22–23, 2026, the General Assembly of the Association for Communities Participatory Development took place in Kyiv.

The Berestyn community of Kharkiv Oblast has joined the Association for Communities Participatory Development!

The Verkhniodniprovska community of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast has joined the Association for Communities Participatory Development!

Expanding our partnerships: first steps in Spain and France

In 2026, the Association for Communities Participatory Development (ACPD) continues to grow and strengthen international partnerships. Our goal is to expand the geography of our work and build systemic cooperation that opens up new opportunities for Ukrainian communities both in Ukraine and abroad.

The Natalynska community of Kharkiv Oblast has joined the Association for Communities Participatory Development!

We opened 10 education spaces in communities of the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions

In 10 communities across the Kharkiv, Poltava, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, education spaces have started operating—specially equipped rooms in educational institutions.

The Association for Communities Participatory Development and five partner organizations have united in a consortium to strengthen civic participation in Ukraine.

Six civil society and expert organizations from different regions of Ukraine have established a consortium to support communities in implementing effective and transparent civic participation mechanisms, strengthening the voice of residents, and contributing to quality recovery at the local level.

Forum “Civic Participation: A New Reality”: How Ukrainian Communities Are Rethinking Participation During the War

On 20–21 November, Kyiv hosted the Forum “Civic Participation: A New Reality” — an event that brought together more than 160 representatives of communities, local self-government bodies, civil society organizations, experts and donor institutions from across Ukraine. The Forum was organized by the Association for Communities Participatory Development in partnership with the Union “Civil Initiatives of Ukraine” and with support from international partners.

Forum “Civic Participation: A New Reality”

On November 20–21, 2025, the Forum “Civic Participation: A New Reality” will take place in Kyiv. The event is organized by the Association for Communities Participatory Development together with the Union “Civic Initiatives of Ukraine”, with the support of a number of international donors and partners.

The Forum of Participation Practitioners is back!

The Association for Communities Participatory Development is relaunching a key platform for civil society — the Forum “Civic Participation: A New Reality”!

A series of trainings for communities in Kharkiv, Kirovohrad and Mykolaiv regions

A series of trainings for community safety and recovery working groups were held in communities in Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, and Kharkiv regions in July–August 2025. The trainings were conducted within the framework of the International Organization for Migration (IOM Ukraine) project “Community Recovery and Empowerment (HREF)”, which is implemented with funding from the European Union.

The Kozelshchyna community joined the Association of Participatory Community Development

The Kozelshchyna community of Poltava region has joined the Association of Participatory Community Development!

Our team participated in the International Forum for Democracy in Caux

Our team had the honor of participating in the International Forum for Democracy in Caux (Switzerland) — a unique space that every year brings together people from all over the world around key issues: how to build democracy, how to restore trust, how to maintain peace.

The Association became an implementing partner of IOM in Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions

The Association for Communities Participatory Development became an implementing partner of the International Organization for Migration (IOM Ukraine) in Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions in a project designed to support local development, "The Path to Protection and Sustainable Solutions".

The Association became an implementing partner of IOM in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions

The Association for Communities Participatory Development has become an implementing partner of the International Organization for Migration (IOM Ukraine) in Mykolaiv, Kharkiv and Kirovohrad regions. We will work together with communities to strengthen their capacity for recovery, development and participation.

The Association for Communities Participatory Development Shared Its Experience at the EMPOWER Conference

In April 2025, the Association for Communities Participatory Development (ACPD) took part in the EMPOWER conference, which brought together representatives of civil society, international partners, and local government bodies to exchange experiences and develop joint approaches to community development.