about us
For over 16 years, the International Non-Governmental Organization “InternationalLeadership and Developmen Center” has been contributing to the field of child welfare in Ukraine by developing training programs; training and developing trainers, managers and social work specialists, as well as families; organizing international conferences; and disseminating publications.
With our extensive experience in implementing best practices, we feel strengths and capability to continue our work at a new level to achieve the highest standards in the child welfare system!
Oleg SHELASHSKYI
director of NGO “International Leadership and Development Center”
our history
Since 2007, the International Leadership and Development Center has been contributing to the protection of children’s rights in Ukraine by developing training programs, training and developing trainers, training managers and social work specialists, organizing training events and disseminating publications.
We are developing a system of professional education and training based on a competency-based approach, best national and international practices and researches that will ensure systematic and high-quality training of employees and capacity development of organizations.
Having extensive experience in implementing best practices, we feel the strength and capability to continue our work at a new level to achieve the highest standards in the child welfare system!
THE WAY OF DEVELOPMENT
2007-2010
BECOMING
Training of Ukrainian national trainers by American experts,
translation of American training programs and manuals
2011-2014
DEVELOPMENT
Training by national trainers according to
adapted programs
2015-2017
EXPERTISE
Development of ILDC`s own training programs and independent
training of new trainers
2018-...
IMPACT
Formation of a training system, dissemination of the training system across Ukraine to implement changes in the child welfare system
our vision
The child welfare system, communities and organizations are capable and professionals are competent to provide the necessary social services to ensure safety, stability and well-being of children in families
our mission
Increasing the competence of
employees and the capacity of child welfare organizations to ensure
safety, stability, and well-being
of children in the family
our goal
Development of a training system based on a competency-based approach and evidence-based best practices that will ensure systematic and high-quality training of employees and capacity development of organizations
FOR EVERY ADULT WHO WORKS FOR A CHILD, WITH A CHILD AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF A CHILD – A SOLUTION, COMPETENCE AND CAPACITY
directions of work
In accordance with the vision, mission and goals of the organization, the primary directions of work for 2021-2026 are:
Creating and developing training system based on
a competency-based approach and the best national and international practices and researches
Developing the capacity of organizations and employees
in the social field
Developing the sustainability and capacity of ILDC to
implement training system
OUR VALUES
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MEANING AND SIGNIFICANCE
We are convinced that any activity we carry out should bring changes, be meaningful and valuable for society. Each of us considersILDC’s mission important and contributes to its realization
SOCIAL IMPACT
We are confident in the effectiveness of social impact mechanisms. The results of ILDC impact study showed that the organization’s activities affect people’s lives: changes in the attitude of social workers, changes in the level of social services, the attitude of government agencies to foster parents, changes in legislation, changes in the lives of families and children
EVERY CHILD SHOULD LIVE IN A FAMILY
We believe that every child should live in a family or in conditions close to family life. The only place where a child’s needs can be met is in the family. It plays a crucial role in the formation and development of a child’s personality. The family is also a sense of security, the basis for the formation of a model of behavior and interpersonal relationships
SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILD
We believe it is important to create a safe environment for children. This means that every child should have a competent adult with them: parents, social and medical workers, teachers, etc. This is embedded in our mission and is our top priority
HUMAN RELATIONS
We believe in the importance of human relationships. While staying focused on our purpose and goals, we are convinced that relationships (within the team and with partners) help us achieve them
CHRISTIAN VALUES
We share Christian values, because love for our neighbor, the value of everyone’s life, mercy and patience are the fundamental values of social work
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OUR PRINCIPLES
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- Our activities are based on the best international and national practices and scientific researches
- All team members and trainers are successful practitioners in the social field and experts in the topic they work or teach on
- We search for and use new methods and tools in team work, training, and management
- We are flexible in our approaches and decision-making
- We communicate transparently, openly and constructively, and we focus on feedback
- We value the results of work, professionalism and expertise of team members and partners
- We recognize our mistakes and look for solutions
- We proactively manage changes
- We believe that people and relationships are more important than processes and tools
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