Project Kesher Ukraine

What Project Kesher Ukraine does

Project Kesher Ukraine is a Ukrainian non-profit civil society organization (legal name: ВГО «Всеукраїнська жіноча єврейська організація «Проект Кешер») headquartered in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, operating under the international Project Kesher network founded in 1989. The organization serves Jewish women across Ukraine — including those internally displaced by the full-scale Russian invasion — through a portfolio of programs spanning women's leadership development (She Top, the 11-month «Лідерки: покоління некст» leadership course), Jewish cultural and religious education (International Women's Seder, Keшер.Community), health awareness (Mental Health Program, the «Правда про жіноче здоров'я» radio program on Hromadske Radio), digital literacy (ORT-KesherNet in partnership with ORT), and support for displaced women in Europe via projectkesherwitheurope.org. Programs are delivered through a hybrid model combining online platforms (Zoom, Google Classroom, Telegram, Google Forms) with in-person retreats, seminars, and local groups across 150+ Ukrainian settlements, with all programs offered free to participants.

The organization's revenue model is non-commercial, relying on grants from international Jewish organizations — primarily UJA – Federation of New York — and individual charitable donations processed via the Pay.VN.UA payment platform. The go-to-market approach is community-led and event-driven, recruiting participants through partner Jewish organizations, word-of-mouth within local Jewish communities, social media channels (Facebook group «Кешер.Поряд», Instagram), and a dedicated website hub (projectkesher.org.ua). Content marketing is delivered via the founder's podcast «Твоє.Моє. Ідентичність» (winner of the PROkachka 2026 PR & Aesthetics Award), the Hromadske Radio partnership, and an educational content library covering Jewish history, health, women's rights, and leadership. The organization operates with 11 staff and is led by Executive Director Vlada Nedak, maintaining strategic partnerships with Women's Opportunities in Ukraine Charitable Foundation, ORT, Hromadske Radio, and Podorozhnyk pharmacy chain.

Name

Project Kesher Ukraine

Legal name

ВГО "Всеукраїнська жіноча єврейська організація "Проект Кешер"

Website

https://projectkesher.org.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Project Kesher Ukraine is a Kryvyi Rih-based non-profit serving Jewish women across Ukraine through leadership training, health education, digital literacy, and community-building programs, funded primarily by international Jewish organization grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Women's Community Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Women's empowerment programs
• Jewish community education
• Leadership development training
• Health awareness initiatives
• Community organizing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kryvyi Rih

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable donations from individuals: Individual donors can make charitable contributions via the Pay.VN.UA payment platform. The organization actively solicits donations through its website.
2. Grants from international Jewish organizations: Project Kesher Ukraine receives funding from international Jewish organizations and federations, notably UJA – Federation of New York, which supports programs such as She Top and the leadership course 'Лідерки: покоління некст'. Additional support comes from Благодійний фонд 'Жіночі можливості в Україні'.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Project Kesher Ukraine is a non-profit women's Jewish organization that delivers a portfolio of educational, leadership, health, and community-building programs to Jewish women across Ukraine. Its core offerings include the She Top digital/economic empowerment program, the Liderky: Next Generation 11-month leadership course, the ORT-KesherNet computer literacy program, women's health awareness initiatives (including the Truth About Women's Health radio series and Mental Health program), and the annual International Women's Seder celebration, delivered via local groups, online platforms (Zoom, Google Classroom, Telegram), and community events.

Product overview

Project Kesher Ukraine is a Ukrainian women's Jewish organization operating as a network of programs rather than a unified technology product. Its portfolio includes educational and empowerment programs (She Top, Liderky: Next Generation leadership course), community-building initiatives (Keсher.Community, International Women's Seder), health awareness programs (Mental Health, Truth About Women's Health), computer literacy training (ORT-KesherNet), forum theater methodology workshops, and a support platform for displaced Ukrainian women in Europe. Programs are delivered through online platforms (Zoom, Google Classroom, Telegram), offline seminars, and community events across Ukrainian cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• She Top She Top is a digital and economic empowerment program for Jewish women in Ukraine during wartime, helping participants regain professional activity, master digital skills, and rebuild confidence. Implemented in partnership with the Charitable Foundation 'Women's Opportunities in Ukraine' with funding from UJA – Federation of New York.
• Liderky: Next Generation (Лідерки: покоління некст) An 11-month leadership development course for women active in or seeking involvement with Jewish communities in Ukraine. Combines online sessions, mentorship, community practice, and offline seminars to develop leadership skills and Jewish cultural knowledge.
• Mental Health Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 women successfully completed the She Top program (100% completion rate), with participants finding new employment, launching businesses, or returning to professional activity.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Мережа аптек 'Подорожник' (Podorozhnyk pharmacy chain)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Collaboration for the Melanoma Awareness Day action in May 2026, held in 11 Ukrainian cities with free dermatological skin examinations provided to women at Podorozhnyk pharmacies.
• Благодійний фонд 'Жіночі можливості в Україні' (Charitable Foundation 'Women's Opportunities in Ukraine')coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject She Top is implemented in partnership with this charitable foundation, which co-develops the program's curriculum and provides additional support for women entrepreneurs through mini-grant competitions.
• Hromadske Radio (Громадське радіо)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the ongoing radio program 'Правда про жіноче здоров\'я' (Truth About Women's Health), broadcast on Hromadske Radio with accompanying brochures and online podcast versions.
• Organization for Rehabilitation and Training (ОРТ) — UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with ОРТ (ORT) for the 'ОРТ-КешерНет' computer literacy program, providing digital skills training to Jewish women across Ukraine.
• International Project Kesher network (projectkesher.org, projectkesherwitheurope.org)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of Project Kesher chapters including the international site (projectkesher.org) and a dedicated European platform (projectkesherwitheurope.org) for displaced Ukrainian Jewish women.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Ukrainian Women's Fund: The Ukrainian Women's Fund is a domestic grantmaking organization supporting women's rights and empowerment programs across Ukraine. It is a regional peer because it shares Project Kesher's gender-equality focus and geographic anchoring, though it operates as a funder rather than direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• UNFPA Ukraine: UNFPA Ukraine runs women's health, gender-based violence, and empowerment programs in Ukraine. Its focus on women's health and psychosocial support overlaps with Project Kesher's Mental Health Program and Truth About Women's Health radio show, making it a comparable peer in the women's health/wellbeing space.
• WIZO (Women's International Zionist Organization): WIZO is a global Jewish women's organization focused on social welfare, education, and community development in Israel and beyond. Its mission, women's-empowerment focus, and international federation structure make it a clear comparable for Project Kesher's community-organizing model.
• JDC (American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee): JDC operates extensive Jewish community welfare and rescue programs across the former Soviet Union, including Ukraine. It is a much larger incumbent with overlapping target population (Jewish communities in Ukraine) and overlapping services (social welfare, community development, leadership training), making it a direct comparable for Project Kesher's community and humanitarian work.
• NA'AMAT (Movement of Working Women and Volunteers): NA'AMAT is an Israeli-based Jewish women's organization providing education, vocational training, and social services. It is comparable to Project Kesher in its dual focus on women's empowerment and Jewish community services, and operates an analogous global chapter structure.
• Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI): JAFI runs Jewish identity, education, and aliyah programs globally, including in Ukraine. Its community-building and Jewish-empowerment work for Ukrainian Jews intersects directly with Project Kesher's mission, though it operates at a much larger scale and federalized structure.
• Hadassah (Women's Zionist Organization of America): Hadassah is a large international Jewish women's organization with health, education, and community-building programs. It shares Project Kesher's focus on Jewish women's empowerment and community engagement, though it operates at a much larger scale and serves primarily US/Israeli constituents.

Direct peers

• HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society): HIAS is a Jewish-founded refugee aid organization providing legal, health, and resettlement support to displaced people, including Ukrainians fleeing the war. Its work serving displaced Ukrainian Jewish women in Europe directly overlaps with Project Kesher's projectkesherwitheurope.org platform.
• ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation and Training): ORT is Project Kesher's actual partner in the ORT-KesherNet computer literacy program. Both organizations serve Jewish communities in Ukraine and globally, with overlapping educational and digital-inclusion missions. ORT's program portfolio and Ukrainian presence make it a directly comparable Jewish educational NGO peer.

Emerging players

• Women for Women International: Women for Women International provides economic empowerment and vocational training for women in conflict-affected regions, including Ukraine. Its She Top-like economic recovery program model is highly comparable to Project Kesher's flagship She Top initiative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/project-kesher-ukraine

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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