About the organisation
A non-governmental organisation working to prevent and counter gender-based, domestic and sexual violence.
Mission
We strive for a world without violence, so we make evidence-based sexuality education accessible to everyone.
Vision
A Ukraine where sexuality is no longer spoken about in whispers.
Why we exist
Most adults sincerely want to protect their child but don’t have the words for the conversation. No one taught them to talk about the body, consent and boundaries - so the topic gets put off until later, or reduced to prohibitions that don’t work.
Comprehensive sexuality education is our core area, but not the only one. We provide psychological help to women, teenagers and families, work with service members and their partners in sexual rehabilitation, and our team’s lawyer provides initial legal advice to survivors.
All of this is one and the same work: preventing and countering gender-based, domestic and sexual violence.
Explain today. Protect tomorrow.
Principles
We rely on research and international standards, not on guesses or personal convictions.
Every topic is presented the way a person of that age can take it in - no earlier and no later.
Participation in classes and conversations is always voluntary. No one has to share what they are not ready to share.
What is said in a class or in a request stays between the people it concerns.
We work with people regardless of sex, age, health, background or experience.
The needs and safety of the survivor come first - not the convenience of the process.
Areas of work
Comprehensive sexuality education, preventing and countering violence, psychological and psychosexual support, and advocacy for systemic change.
Team
The people who run our programmes: role, area of expertise and verified qualifications.
History
Not in Whispers began long before its official registration - with educational meetings, conversations with children, teenagers, parents and professionals, and a need for a space where sexuality, safety, boundaries and relationships could be discussed openly and without stigma.
Over more than two years this work grew into dozens of educational and public events, new partnerships and joint initiatives. It became clear that stand-alone events were no longer enough - the experience, the team and the audience’s demand called for systemic work and the ability to scale what already works.
On 30 December 2025, Not in Whispers became a registered non-governmental organisation. This was not the beginning of its work - it was the next stage: the ability to build long-term programmes, expand partnerships, run its own projects and drive change systemically.
Documents
The organisation’s statute, annual reports and legal information - openly available.
Trusted by
Donors, partner institutions and platforms we work with.
Media
Media
A media partner that talks openly about sexuality. Experts from Not in Whispers contribute commentary to the outlet’s publications.
Partner website
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Educational institution
Educational institution
A partner in working with young people. We run educational events together, and our team joins the Centre’s events as guest experts.
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Business
Business
A partner on child and family safety. Supports our events and gives parents access to the KATERYNA and KROKHA services.
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Business
Business
A partner on menstrual health. Supports our educational events and provides products for girls and women at our events.
Partner website
Business
Business
A partner on sexual health and comfort. Supports our events with products and joins our awareness-raising initiatives.
Partner website
Join the team
We would love to hear from professionals and volunteers who share our values and want to contribute to educational, communications, project or organisational work.
Write to us if you would like to request a training, propose a partnership, join an event or ask a practical question.
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