KYIVPRIDE
A Ukrainian non-governmental organization striving to achieve full respect for human rights for the LGBTQ+ community in Ukraine and organizing the most prominent annual LGBTQ+ event in the country – KyivPride.
The mission of the organization is to strengthen the pride movement in Ukraine by increasing the visibility of the LGBTQI+ community and advocating for the full protection of its rights. Since 2016, KyivPride has become and remains the largest and most prominent LGBTQI+ event in Ukraine, the only national platform that unites both national and regional initiatives for the visibility of the LGBTQI+ community and collective actions to address the issues faced by the community.
– The organization aims to unite members of the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, marital status, origin, religious, political, or other beliefs.
– The organization builds its activities on the principles of voluntariness, ideological horizontality, consensus, free choice of the area of its activities, absence of material interest among its participants, transparency, publicity, legality, equality of rights and responsibilities of its participants, as well as on the basis of voluntariness, pluralism, openness, and self-governance.
Projects
KyivPride March
We brought Pride back to Kyiv!
For the first time since the beginning of the full-scale war, the Kyiv Pride March was held, in which more than 500 people took part.
The march was held under the slogan “Together for Equality and Victory.” During the event, we called for increased military support for Ukraine from international partners and emphasized the need to pass bills No. 5488 and No. 9103.
We marched side by side with members of the community, LGBTQ+ military personnel, and opinion leaders.
Pride fundraiser
We have launched a fundraiser of 4,000,000 UAH for the defenders of Ukraine to support the charitable foundations “Shields Ukraine,” “OrcBusters,” “Volunteers,” “Birds,” and the organization “Military LGBT+.”
We have already raised over 3,000,000 UAH and continue to collect funds to meet the needs of the military. Make a donation to the main fundraising account or start your own support fundraiser.
Info campaign “Blurry”
Focus on what truly matters.
The “Blurred” information campaign emphasizes that we might get distracted and shift the needs of the military into the “blind spot” of our awareness.
Especially during the New Year holidays, we may forget to thank those who make it possible for us to celebrate. A series of three videos featuring LGBTQ+ military personnel and Ukrainian media figures explores situations of “forgetting” and encourages us to “refocus.”
Educational charity events
We believe in the importance of safe spaces and opportunities for growth.
That’s why we often hold educational events during our activities, which not only provide informative resources for the community but also give a platform to friendly speakers.
Yes, during the KyivPride 2024 festival, we hosted a charity lecture series featuring psychologist Ulyana Boncio, activist Anna Sharigina, blogger Sasha Dragli, “Gay News” host Kostya Andriiv, “LGBT+ Military,” head of the Women’s Veteran Movement Kateryna Pryimak, and others.
Additionally, despite the disruption of the event, we successfully held Kyiv Queer Talk – a charity lecture series that explored topics of culture, charity, and queerness.
Free education for the community
LGBTIQ+ individuals often face discrimination in the workplace.
That’s why we developed training and professional development programs for the community to provide opportunities for career growth and connect them with inclusive educational platforms.
Over 136 students were granted free access to digital profession courses offered by the Projector Institute. Students could choose from a range of professions and master their chosen field within a few months of training.
Additionally, we launched a barber training program at the Frisor school. Over two months, trainees learned both the theory and practice of the profession and received a diploma to help them start their careers in this field.
Team
Rainbow shop
Together with KharkivPride and Sphere
A charity shop selling KyivPride, KharkivPride and Spheres themed merchandise: from postcards and pins to long-sleeve shirts and lamps.
50% of sales go to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Currently, the store is accepting orders through its Instagram page.
Partners
Reporting
Report 2024
Report 2023
Report 2022
Report 2021
Report 2020
Report 2019
Friends and girlfriends!
To continue queering Kyiv, we need your help. You can support us with a one-time donation of any size that suits you. All funds will be used to develop our organizational capacity and implement future projects aimed at supporting the LGBTIQ+ community in Ukraine.
By making a donation to the project’s address, you agree to:
The legal address of the organization:
02099, Kyiv, Yaltynska Street 5b, Apt. 12
EDRPOU code 40960098