Establishement of the Organic Initiative

The Organic Initiative was established in April 2020, having joined the efforts and resources of like-minded people and partners

Consumer research

The large-scale consumer research “Awareness and Perception of Organic Products in Ukraine”

Communication campaign

The first in Ukraine large-scale comminication campaign was launched in order to increase demand for organic products among final consumers in Ukraine, Stage 1.

Website about organic products

In the frame of the communication campaign the website for populatization of organic products in Ukraine was created https://about.organicinfo.ua

Organic food in schools and kindergartens

The Organic Initiative’s working group “Introduction of Organic Food in Schools and Kindergartens of Ukraine” started its work. The current situation in this field was studied and the project partners were involved.

Organic legislation

The Organic Initiative’s working group “Policy Dialogue” developed the “The Roadmap for Implementation of the Organic Legidslation in Ukraine”

Communication campaign, Stage 2

The complex communication campaign to promote organic products was prepared. In March-April 2022 several campaigns had to be launched simultaneously, in particular, the campaigns with opinion leaders in YouTube, Instagram, a special project and digital campaign.

Grant Program

After the outbreak of war in Ukraine it was decided to support the organic sector and create the Grant Program “Support of organic sector in Ukraine”. In May-June Phase 1 of the Program was held, over 70 organic market operators were supported in its frame

Organic Initiative Public Association registration

The “Organic Initiative” public union was officially registered on June 2, 2023

After the outbreak of war in Ukraine it was decided to support the organic sector and create the Grant Program “Support of organic sector in Ukraine”. In May-June Phase 1 of the Program was held, over 70 organic market operators were supported in its frame