About us
Labor and Health Social Initiatives (LHSI) — a non-governmental international public organization founded in 2002 in Kyiv. We work for sustainable human development, promoting health, protecting the rights and empowering vulnerable groups, as well as ensuring gender equality and a better future.
Our vision
We strive for all people, including children, youth, and vulnerable groups, to have access to quality social and health services, live in a safe and supportive environment, be able to develop their potential, and actively participate in the life of their communities.
Our Mission
It aims to promote sustainable human development by:
- development of social services for vulnerable categories of citizens;
- expanding access to public health services;
- ensuring the development of children, protection of rights and empowerment of youth;
- promoting gender equality;
- implementing innovations and increasing capacity in the field of social work, rehabilitation, care and support.
Our team
Natalia Lukyanova
Board Chair, Project Coordinator
The professional mission is to protect and promote development, improve knowledge and support the most vulnerable families and children in Ukraine.
Ilona Yelienieva
director
Marharyta Kotiash
child rights specialist
I believe that even one good conversation can change a day.
Mariia Kot
financial manager
I plan clearly, I dream freely
Nina Gladykh
senior software specialist
Roksolana Bulakh
junior software specialist
Ksenia Matskevich
communications manager
I'll find the right hashtag even at night
Alla Kobenko
communications expert
Inspired by the stories of those who don't give up. I believe that change starts with small steps and humanity.
Valentina Fazliakhmedova
procurement specialist
Volodymyr Bakhmat
Monitoring and analytics specialist
Valentina Omelchenko
chief accountant
Priority areas of activity
Social policy
Development of social services, support for vulnerable groups and introduction of innovations in the field of social work
Public health
Promoting equal access to health services, disease prevention and promotion of a healthy lifestyle
Children and youth
Protection of the rights of children and youth, development through education, creativity and international partnership
Promoting the reconstruction of Ukraine
Supporting veterans, IDPs and war victims through reintegration, social programs and international cooperation