For teenagers and youth

"Spilnota-Ridni" Community

Preparation for independent living
Helping youth

What is the "Spilnota-Ridni" Community?

The Small Group Home "Spilnota-Ridni" Community was established by the Department for Children's Services of the Lviv City Council in partnership with the Fund "Ridni".

It provides a supportive environment for the growth, development, and support of teenagers and young people from vulnerable categories.  

The Charity Fund “Ridni” fully equipped the facility, carried out renovations, and handed it over for long-term free use.  

Together with our partners, we also created the “Spilnota” formation program, a practical support system that prepares adolescents for independent adult life.

What we do

What "Spilnota-Ridni" Community Includes

Non-formal education

Trainings, workshops, interactive classes; development of independent life skills, financial literacy, and communication; Activities promoting civic awareness, patriotism, and self-discovery.

Psychological support

Individual and group consultations; safe environment for emotional growth; work on trauma, self-esteem, and stability.

Career guidance

Meetings with professionals from various fields; excursions to educational institutions and enterprises; individual consultations on career planning.

Educational support

Funding of additional courses, payment for tutoring services, and preparation for university admission.

Mentoring

Engaging volunteers as mentors for individual support; training and guidance of adults who become role models; building deep, stable relationships of trust.

Leadership development

Organization of youth camps, forums, and trainings; support for local initiatives through microgrants; encouraging youth participation in volunteering and community life.

"Spilnota-Ridni" community location

Geography

The program operates in the Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Dnipro, Chernivtsi, Kyiv, and Zakarpattia regions.

The project is implemented in close collaboration with local authorities, NGOs, trainers, psychologists, mentors, and donors.   

Funding comes from charitable contributions, donations, and partnership initiatives.  

The Community is people who believe in you, even when you don't yet believe in yourself.

If you'd like to become a mentor, partner, donor, or support the program in any way, we warmly welcome you to join.
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