About us

ABLE e.V. is a non-profit, migrant-founded organisation based in Stuttgart. Our name stands for „act, build, lead, engage“ - act, shape, lead, engage.

We accompany Women and young people from Ukraine on their path into German society and strengthen their participation - professionally, socially and personally. At the same time, we build bridges between Eastern and Western Europe and promote an open, democratic society.

Our mission

ABLE e.V. empowers and connects people, especially women and young people from Ukraine to promote their social and professional integration.

That's what we offer:

  • Training programmes & further education
  • Mentoring & individual coaching
  • Language promotion & intercultural exchange
  • Strengthening resilience & mental health
  • Community formats & empowerment projects

Our vision

A strong company, in which women and young people from Ukraine realise their potential, Seize opportunities with confidence and help shape a diverse future.

Our values

Independence

we are non-partisan and non-denominational

Diversity & inclusion

Every vote counts

Empowerment

We promote self-efficacy

Transparency & impact

are important to us

Commitment & professionalism

We actively shape

What we do

Education & empowerment

Workshops, courses and training sessions that impart knowledge, self-confidence and new perspectives.

Mentoring & Coaching:

Individual support on the way to a career, for new beginnings or personal challenges.

Intercultural exchange:

Events and projects that facilitate encounters and build bridges between cultures.

Community development:

Formats that strengthen social networks, prevent isolation and promote active participation.

man and woman holding hands on street

Our team

Management Board

Natalia Pokhyliuk

Natalia Pokhyliuk

1st Chairman of the Executive Board

Margaryta Udovychenko

Margaryta Udovychenko

2. chairman of the board

Anna Baumgärtner

Anna Baumgärtner

1st deputy

Bogdana Kupchuk

Bogdana Kupchuk

2 deputies

Iryna Zefran

Iryna Zefran

Treasurer

Advisory Board

Xenia Sausale

Xenia Sausale

Anton Vlasenko

Anton Vlasenko

Member management

Tetiana Poberezhna

Tetiana Poberezhna

Event management

Yuliia Novikova

Yuliia Novikova

Marketing and PR

Vasyl Arovych

Vasyl Arovych

Photographer

Alona Kulyzka

Alona Kulyzka

Wellbeing manager

Chili

Chilli

Our partners & networks

ABLE e.V. in figures (2020-2024)

Successfully completed projects

Active participants in the network

Young people at international film project Shoot by Youth

Events in 5 cities

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