LDA Mariupol
The Local Democracy Agency Mariupol was founded in 2017 as a response to the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. Although originally based in Mariupol, the LDA has been operating from Kyiv since 2022 due to security concerns. Despite this displacement, the Agency continues to serve communities from the Donetsk region, focusing on post-crisis recovery, resilience-building, and inclusive local development.
Objectives and Areas of Work
By focusing on community-based solutions, the LDA supports the reconstruction of both trust and institutions in post-conflict contexts.
LDA Mariupol is dedicated to empowering war-affected communities through targeted support and collaborative governance. Its key objectives include:
Local and International Partners
LDA Mariupol works through a resilient partnership model that enables continued action despite geographic displacement. Its main partners include:
Mariupol Municipality, Ukraine (Host partner – currently in exile)
Mariupol State University, Ukraine
Gdansk Municipality, Poland
District 11 Barcelona, Spain
Etterbeek Municipality, Belgium
Studio Progetto, Italy
Ass. ADL Zavidovici, Italy
ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy
This transnational cooperation framework provides essential support for designing and implementing recovery strategies tailored to displaced communities.
Key Initiatives, Past and Present
LDA Mariupol remains committed to fostering a democratic and inclusive recovery despite the challenges of exile. Since its inception, LDA Mariupol has led innovative and high-impact projects, including:
Contact Information:
- NGO “LDA Mariupol”
- Delegate: TETIANA LOMAKINA
- Project manager: ANASTASIIA DIAKOVA
- ldamariupol@aldaintranet.org
- +380672707305
- LDA Mariupol in Ukraine