A Movement of Young Women for the Green Recovery of Ukraine

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WE FIGHT FOR A JUST, GREEN, AND DEMOCRATIC UKRAINE
The Rozviy Youth Climate Initiative was founded in 2023 in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion and the urgent need to rethink the approach to the process of post-war reconstruction that had already begun in Ukraine.
At that time, the initiative’s co-founders, Valeriia Bondarieva and Viktoriya Ball, while actively working on a campaign for an embargo on Russian oil, gas, and coal, came to realize that the climate crisis and wars share a common root: fossil fuels.
If we want to see a more resilient Ukraine, we must rebuild it better than it was before. In 2024, Rozviy became a registered organization led by young women with a vision of sustainable recovery in which social justice is an integral component.
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our mission
We fight for a just and green economy in Ukraine, where decisions are shaped by climate responsibility, social justice, and the meaningful participation of youth in climate policy. Our goal is to amplify the voice of younger generations, foster systemic change, and build a future that works for people and not against nature.
our philosophy
We believe in a Just, Green, and European Ukraine, where the economy serves people and operates within planetary boundaries, where climate and social justice are inseparable, and where youth and communities have real influence on decision-making. We see Ukraine as part of European movement for solidarity, democracy, and shared responsibility for climate action.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

We promote the active participation of youth in shaping Ukraine’s climate policy

Ukrainian youth are a generation of leaders, change-makers, and defenders of a democratic society. We create opportunities for young people who are ready to engage in political dialogue on climate solutions, the protection of our right to a healthy and sustainable environment, and a dignified life.

Our movement demands climate policies that advance social equity, create green jobs, ensure inclusive decision-making, and support economic decentralization.

We are a feminist movement advocating for gender-sensitive recovery.

We bring together capable young women within a community that supports the development of a new generation of leaders, professionals, and civil society experts working for a clean and healthy environment.

Our activists advocate for cross-sectoral solutions that take gender inequalities and the unique experiences of women into account.

We strengthen international solidarity with those who suffer from the climate impacts of colonialism.

The international climate movement is our space of strength and support. We build connections between the Ukrainian climate movement and climate movements around the world to exchange knowledge and practical expertise in our shared struggle against fossil fuel autocracies and oligarchies.

Ukraine’s experience of decolonization is essential to building a more sustainable and just future internationally.

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We implement a range of initiatives that reflect our values and aspirations. Here, you can explore what is already underway, as well as the ideas we are currently developing.
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We are open to dialogue, collaboration, and new initiatives. Write us an email or fill out the contact form, we’ll be sure to respond. If you have any ideas, questions, or want to join our projects, we’d love to hear from you.
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