The dark side of activism

A space for women who give a lot to others but sometimes find themselves alone with their fatigue. The project was created to support, help restore strength, and take care of yourself in time so you don’t burn out. This program will help you strengthen your personal resilience, find new resources for life and work, and feel that you are not alone in your challenges.

Format: Online + offline

Geography: All of Ukraine (offline final in Lutsk)

Who we involve

Activists from any region of Ukraine

Volunteers and representatives of non-governmental organizations

Women who launch their own initiatives, courses, or training programs for communities

Anyone who feels emotionally drained or wants to avoid it

What we do

7 interactive online meetings

(2 hours each) on the topics of burnout, self-care, resource recovery, and the invisible challenges of activism

Working with experts

on the prevention of emotional exhaustion

Safe space

for candid conversations and mutual support

Stress-free learning

with a focus on preserving internal resources

Final offline event in Lutsk

for 100 participants — live communication, networking, and inspiration for new actions

Implementation

The initiative is being implemented by the NGO PRO WOMEN UA as part of the FemACT! project, which is being implemented by the NGO STAN in partnership with the international organization Plan International and funded by Svenska Institutet / the Swedish Institute