April was a month of new meetings, decisions, and space for change. We've gathered the brightest events that took place within the "Algorythm" NGO ecosystem.
April 1 — Visit of representatives of the Lviv office of the Poland-Ukraine program
Vasyl Khimiak, Head of the Lviv office of the Poland-Ukraine program, and Olena Zubrytska, Senior Expert, visited Lutsk. During the visit, we told the guests about the "Algorythm" NGO projects and ecosystem and conducted excursions to:
- Creative Industries Development Centre "Abo Abo";
- Diia.Business entrepreneur support center in Lutsk;
- misto.cafe: Café of social impact.
For us, it was important not just to talk about the projects, but to let them feel how our ecosystem lives — what drives us, how we support people and ideas.
April 5 — Training has started at the Communication Academy "ComA"
is an educational project of the "Algorythm" NGO, which provides an opportunity to receive free modern knowledge and practical skills in the fields of PR and communication management
The course participants learn how to:
- build communication strategies;
- write and pitch texts for the media;
- write resumes and "sell" themselves;
- create content for social media;
- work with a crisis;
- measure the success of their work;
- the training will last until May 29.
April 11 — Urban ideathon: "When 'Lesia' is a street"
In Lutsk, an ideathon was held about the city, its prospects, and its development. This time, students and urban planning experts analyzed Lesia Ukrainka Street. The urban ideathon was organized by the Faculty of Architecture, Construction and Design of LNTU in collaboration with Urban Vision Lutsk and "Algorythm" NGO.
The participants familiarized themselves with the history of Lutsk's main pedestrian street, Lesia Ukrainka, and studied its architectural dynamics, as well as the legal and regulatory framework in the field of architecture and urban planning.
April 14 — The Center for the Development of Creative Industries "Abo Abo" is the focus of the tenth issue of Reporters
This issue is dedicated to themes that are extremely important today for the "Algorythm" NGO team, our space, and our city: restoration, healing, revitalization, and revival. That's why the story of "Abo Abo" is among the 160 pages of documentary stories about transformations.
In the issue, there are stories about those who are changing Lutsk today:
- Ella Yatsuta, head of the "Algorythm" NGO and founder of "Frontera" Literary Platform
- Ruslana Porytska, head and director of "Harmyder" theater
- Taras Datsiuk, architect, urban planner, participant of "misto.reboot" NGO
And also, our story about the revitalization of the former "Ukrtelecom" building in the center of Lutsk. We are reimagining this space to create a place of power for creative industries. It is a place where new ideas take shape and urban initiatives find their voice.
April 15 — The second grant season from misto.cafe has started
The public impact cafe, misto.cafe, which was initiated by "Algorythm" NGO, has announced the start of its second grant season. This time, the program is focused on supporting initiatives that foster a culture of self-care and care for others, raise awareness about health, and promote an active lifestyle as the foundation of a strong community.
You can submit an application from April 15 to May 15, 2025 (23:59) via the link.
Grants are available in amounts ranging from 30,000 to 100,000 UAH, with a total budget for the season of UAH 230,489.
April 16 — Urban Talks: Why is the swamp in Lutsk cool?
Why is the swamp in Lutsk cool? This was the topic of discussion at the presentation of the recreational zone concept for the "Hnidavske swamp," held as part of Urban Talks. Urban Talks are city lectures and discussions initiated by the "misto.reboot" NGO, as part of the Urban Vision Lutsk project, with the support of the "Algorythm" NGO and the Department of Tourism and City Promotion of the Lutsk City Council.
Together with residents, experts, and activists, we discussed the ecosystem of the nature reserve, its tourism potential, and the possibilities of transforming this area into an attractive recreational space. There were many interesting ideas, inspiration—and a belief that even a swamp can become a magnet for the city.
April 17 — Educational-theatrical quest "Mission 'Zerno' (Grain)" for Volyn schoolchildren
The event was dedicated to the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The organizers of the quest were "Algorythm" NGO, "Harmyder" theater, and the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Volyn Oblast.
The location for the game was specifically chosen. One part of the quest took place in the square with "Zerno" sculpture, which, together with "Come Back Alive" Foundation, collects donations for the demining of Ukraine. The other part was held in the building of the "Abo Abo" Center for the Development of Creative Industries.
In total, almost 200 schoolchildren participated in the quest.
April 17 — A visit from the Ukrainian Business Brotherhood
In Lutsk, a motivational meeting took place between "Algorythm" NGO and Ukrainian Business Brotherhood — an association that proves that business can be a driving force for social change.
The Ukrainian Business Brotherhood (UBB) is a community of 25 entrepreneurs from Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk who are developing small and medium-sized businesses with teams ranging from 10 to 600 people. Companies among the participants include La P'yets, Kapitеl, Faini Lody, Biomed, and EGastronom
- What did we share?
- We presented our business support center, Diia.Business in Lutsk;
- We talked about the "Algorythm" NGO ecosystem, where business, tech, and creative communities unite;
- We introduced the public impact cafe, misto.cafe;
- We showed "Abo Abo," the center for the development of creative industries.
April 23 — Emotional Intelligence with Daryna Samoliuk
"Algorythm" NGO team continues to work on developing emotional intelligence with Daryna Samoliuk, a psychologist and founder of the School of Leadership, as well as the author of the programs "Emotional Intelligence," "Psychology of Values," and "Emotional Intelligence for Leaders." This time, they talked about the feeling of guilt: how to recognize it, where it comes from, and how to work with it so as not to get stuck in the autopilot of reactions.
Monthly meetings on emotional intelligence have become a good tradition for our team. We are learning to better understand ourselves and others, to become aware of our emotions, and to choose reactions that lead to change and results.
Emotional intelligence isn't about "right" or "wrong." It's about the freedom to be and act consciously.
April 24 — Kyiv.Integrity: the community as a whole
A two-day seminar was held in Kyiv, bringing together 70 community leaders, government officials, and experts. The goal was to discuss how a shared sense of identity can contribute to sustainable development and strengthen the integrity of local self-government.
During a series of interactive working sessions, participants analyzed real-life cases from five cities. Lutsk was one of the cities that was discussed.
A representative of the "Algorythm" NGO team, Liudmyla Yavorska, presented a strategy for community transformation using examples of projects implemented by our organization in Lutsk.
The seminar was organized by the U-LEAD with Europe program and the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) with the support of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI).
April 25 — Urban Talks: Open design in tactical urbanism
At Urban Talks, we discussed the topic of open design — an approach that involves engaging residents in shaping the urban environment. The speaker for the event was Mykhailo Shevchenko, an architect, researcher, head of a department at the Lviv City Council, and co-founder of the "Materia Lab" NGO.
Participants had the opportunity to learn:
- how open design emerged and how it works in practice;
- why everyone can get involved in creating a city;
- how open design is applied in tactical urbanism;
- how this approach can become a tool for education and co-creation.
Open design is seen as a potential tool for those who seek to change urban spaces in collaboration with the community.
Urban Talks are city lectures and discussions initiated by the "misto.reboot" NGO as part of the Urban Vision Lutsk project, with the support of the "Algorythm" NGO.
April 26 — Wellness & Balance: The Resourcefulness of the Female Entrepreneur from Diia.Business
The second event in a series of meetings about inner balance, initiated by the Diia.Business entrepreneurs support center in Lutsk.
This program brings together women who combine business with self-care, seeking ways to live in harmony with themselves, manage energy, reduce stress levels, and restore the resilience needed for sustainable development.
This time, the event was held in a warm atmosphere with practices that support the body and mind. Participants practiced yoga with Khrystyna Hubska: a gentle set of exercises, breathing, and meditation — all to ground themselves, relax, and recharge.
April 28 — A tour to "Galia Baluvana" production facility
The Diia.Business Entrepreneurs Support Center in Lutsk continues its series of business tours as part of the "Dream.Act" project. This time, they took a look behind the scenes of one of the most famous Ukrainian brands of homemade semi-finished products — "Halia Baluvana."
The co-owner of the company, Alla Teliha, shared the story of the brand's creation, the stages of its development, and the scaling strategies that allowed "Halia Baluvana" products to become recognizable throughout the country.
By the way, these business tours take place monthly. To not miss the announcements for the May events, follow the link.
April 28 — RE:UKRAINE Villages: New region in the online constructor
The Balbek Bureau Studio has added the new 13th region — Lviv Oblast — to its RE:Ukraine Villages online constructor, with the support of the project's strategic partner, the "Algorythm" NGO.
The project team studied 49 villages in the Lviv Oblast and noted that the architectural heritage of the area reflects the "multi-layered nature and unique geographical location of Lviv Oblast." It combines traditional Boyko houses with high roofs and open galleries, German colonies, elements of Austrian urban architecture, and buildings related to the development of tourism.
You can create a typical house of your region in the online constructor via the link.
