Enhancing organizational development

Vidnova Education is designed to support Ukrainians working in diaspora organizations or initatives connected to Ukraine in Germany by providing a learning format which can help enhance their organizational development, internal process facilitation, and operational efficiency.

The primary focus is on building resilience and sustainability in challenging environments through intensive training, applied practice, and the development of a collaborative support network for ongoing peer learning and partnerships.

Join our learning program for organizational sustainability

Understand how organizations evolve and adapt in times of crisis

Enhance your facilitation of internal processes and operational management

Implement practical strategies to support the long-term sustainability of your organization

Who should apply?

We’re looking for Ukrainian diaspora and refugee professionals in Germany who:

Want to deepen their knowledge of organizational development

Are eager to improve their facilitation and operational management skills

Are committed to building resilient and sustainable organizations

Multiple participants from the same organization are encouraged to apply.

Vidnova alumni living in Germany are welcome to apply.

Even if you're not currently employed in an organization but are interested in this field, we welcome your application.

Program highlights

Our program combines in-person and online sessions, hands-on fieldwork, and mentorship. You’ll also have the chance to connect with both Ukrainian and German organizations, exploring solutions for sustainability during crises. You can manage your own learning curriculum, tailoring it to your capacity and needs.

Deadline for applications

Applications for Vidnova Education are currently closed.

What you’ll learn

Organizational development basics

Discover common patterns every organization faces and learn how to navigate them, especially in crisis contexts.

Facilitation skills

Gain tools for effective group discussions, conflict management, and decision-making to build stronger teams.

What you’ll get

Program roadmap

Phase 1

Organizational Development in Crises

1–2 November: Offline workshop in Berlin on organizational basics and sustainability
Field Work (2 weeks): Material for deepening knowledge independently; conducting field research (also possible in your organization) using the Civil Society Toolbox and working with the mentors
16 November: Reflective Learning Online – debrief to share insights; identify areas for improvement and prepare for the second intensive phase

Phase 2

Facilitation and Operational Efficiency

22–23 November: Offline training in Berlin on facilitation techniques and operational efficiency
Field Work (3 weeks): Apply new skills in your organization or other settings by conducting a workshop and tackling specific strategic issues with ongoing mentor support (a grant of up to 500 EUR for the workshop will also be available)
6 December: “Vidnova Forum on Organizational Sustain_Ability in Times of Crisis”– a networking event that will bring together 60 professionals from civil society organizations that work with Ukraine. The forum will focus on key challenges and solutions for sustaining organizations in times of crisis.
13 December:Reflective Learning – debrief to reflect on your experiences and lessons learned

Deadline for applications

Applications for Vidnova Education are currently closed.

All applicants will be notified about the selection results on October 16th.

The course will be held in both English and Ukrainian languages.

We will take into account your needs shared in the application to shape the program curriculum further and adapt it better to your needs. We look forward to receiving your application!

All logistical expenses will be covered.

For questions or more information, please contact Monica

Monica Stryker

Vidnova Education Coordination, Freelancer

Vidnova Education is created by Commit by MitOst gGmbH in partnership with Ukrainian NGO Insha Osvita and with kind financial support from the German Federal Foreign Office.