About ЗМІN

ЗMIN is a private Ukrainian foundation established to carry out systemic expert activities.We operate to strengthen effective social transformations and promote sustainable development. Our operational model is strategic philanthropy.

Vision

A proactive and inclusive civil society that is sensitive and capable of uniting efforts for a better tomorrow.

Illustration: Kateryna Sorokhmaniuk

History

The visionaries and initiators behind the ЗMIN Foundation are philanthropists who possess the resources, power, and expertise to invest effectively in sustainable transformation, aiming for significant social impact.

The concept of building a robust institution for glocal strategic impact has been nurtured by the founders over a long period.

The Foundation’s bedrock is its own capital, fueled by investments from a holding of international companies founded by Ukrainians.

Illustration: Kateryna Sorokhmaniuk

In 2021, the ЗMIN Foundation officially became a player in the sector.

2022 was a year of bitter shared experience, navigating the extremes of full-scale war — balancing powerful systemic support for the Defense Forces with the implementation of sustainable, long-term programs.

The focal point in 2023-2024 was the "BRYZHI" special project: a potent, resonant, and effective investment campaign dedicated to supporting the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

In 2025-2026, we define ЗMIN’s activities through the concept of the "rhizome" — a flexible, dynamic system where new ideas and solutions emerge at intersections and interact with one another, allowing strategies to sprout and evolve. Our institutional value here is to become an impulse for social transformation through dialogue and unification — for the sake of the public good, the projection of a shared future, and the rooting of new norms.

Illustration: Kateryna Sorokhmaniuk

The ЗMIN Foundation team continues to form a platform for the unification and interaction of social leaders, to build strategies for the best solutions, to cultivate the expertise and institutional capacity to create truly significant changes.

Let's do it together

SUBSTANTIALLY>CHANGE TOMORROW

Illustration: Kateryna Sorokhmaniuk

Strategy

Goal

Values

Field

Goal

The Foundation was established in order to conduct systemic expert activities to enhance effective societal change and sustainable development.

Values

A coordinate system that defines the vector for the foundation - Human and Dignity in the first place, in all decisions, approaches, and activities.

Field

The range of support areas is unlimited and interdisciplinary. Complex challenges can be more effectively addressed by bringing together players from different sectors.

Strategy

Focus areas

Strategy

Focus areas

Strategy

Key principles and approaches

  • Make decisions based on data and expertise

  • Measure impacts

  • Reflexively and thoughtfully

  • Respond to changes and trends

  • Use ethical storytelling in communication

Illustrations: Kateryna Sorokhmaniuk

Strategic areas

01

Strategic programmes

The long-term partnership projects

02

Interaction

Platform for dialogue and unification of sectoral actors

03

Information

Communication campaigns, coverage of topics the Foundation works with.

04

Supporting initiatives in partnership

Implementation of joint programs, reinforcement with financial and other resources

05

Grant-based scholarship programs

Support for social change providers who work efficiently and meaningfully for the public interest

Team

Yulia Pylypiv

Founder of ЗMIN

yulia.pylypiv@zmin.foundation

Khrystyna Boyko

Director of ЗMIN

khrystyna.boyko@zmin.foundation

Vira Matviyiv

Financial expert at ЗMIN

accounting@zmin.foundation

Daryna Shutiak

Program manager at ЗМІN

daryna.shutiak@zmin.foundation

Anna Andruseiko

Program manager at 3MIN

anna.andruseiko@zmin.foundation

Natalia Paslavska

Program manager at 3MIN

natalya.paslavska@zmin.foundation

Oksana Mrozek

Communication manager at ЗМІN

communication@zmin.foundation

Kateryna Sorokhmaniuk

Graphic designer at 3MIN

design@zmin.foundation

Anastasiia Drehalo

Finance manager at 3MIN

accounting@zmin.foundation

Iryna Shymon

Program manager at ЗМIN

iryna.shymon@zmin.foundation

Previously at the ЗMIN's Team

Victoria Yuskevych

Visual communications

boivictory@gmail.com

Khrystyna Rutar

ЗMIN program coordinator

khrystyna.rutar@zmin.foundation

Oksana Nesterenko

Visual communications ЗMIN

nesterenko.ok.work@gmail.com

Mykola Bishko

Direction Cars ЗMIN

bishko.m@gmail.com

Mariana Kira

Program manager at 3MIN

mariana.kira@zmin.foundation

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