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This is how Anna Arnaut describes her work at Swisscontact Ukraine. She joined the team over a year ago and hails from southeastern Ukraine, a region that remains under constant enemy fire.
Since October 2024, Swisscontact Ukraine has been offering housing assistance to Anna and four other team members. Two of them are internally displaced persons, while three come from regions near the frontline. This support allows employees to focus on their work and adapt to new living conditions. Anna shared that before receiving assistance, she had spent a significant portion of her salary on rent and utilities. She explained that in today’s unstable economic climate, the support had been incredibly important to her, both financially and emotionally.
This initiative enables the team to continue working effectively, making a meaningful contribution to the development of vocational education in Ukraine.
Another example of mutual support and team solidarity was demonstrated by the Swisscontact Ukraine team during the challenging circumstances faced by Tetiana Artushevska, a methodology expert for the EdUP project.
After debris from a drone damaged the roof of Tetiana’s building, a hot water pipe burst, causing severe flooding in her top-floor apartment. Personal belongings, furniture, and household appliances were damaged, leaving her home uninhabitable. For 7 weeks, there was no electricity. This situation was a significant challenge, but Tetiana did not face it alone.
Her colleagues at Swisscontact Ukraine organized a fundraiser to help Tetiana and her two daughters deal with the aftermath of the disaster. Thanks to their support, she was able to begin repair, ensuring a return to a livable environment.
Swisscontact Ukraine has also implemented several initiatives to create a safe and stable working environment for its team.
Comfortable Office with Shelter Access
The Swisscontact office in the city center is equipped with a stable electricity supply, ensuring uninterrupted work even during outages. The office location was chosen with convenience in mind, making it easily accessible for all employees.
The building also features a well-equipped shelter where the team can stay safe during air raids, providing a sense of security even in the most unpredictable circumstances.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Acknowledging the challenging living and working conditions, Swisscontact offers employees flexibility in their schedules. If there are nighttime attacks or air raid alerts, team members can opt for an additional day of remote work. Additionally, anyone can take a day off if needed to manage personal matters.
These initiatives not only ensure the physical and emotional well-being of employees but also serve as a source of inspiration.
Swisscontact Ukraine’s care motivates the team to work more effectively, knowing their efforts are genuinely valued. By prioritizing employee support during the toughest times, the organization exemplifies how fostering a resilient team can lead to achieving ambitious goals, even in the most challenging circumstances.