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Coaching program for individuals supporting civil society in Ukraine

Mokuteki is a response to the needs of leaders of humanitarian, aid, and human rights organizations in Ukraine. A group of specialists who have completed our training program provides support to them during individual coaching sessions.

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About the initiative

Mokuteki (目的, Japanese for “purpose”). The heart of it is our original training program for those who are willing to provide support to leaders of human rights organizations in Ukraine. Participants of our training sessions learn how to use coaching methods and knowledge about burnout, stress, trauma, and organizational management.

We have devised our training program based on methods and tools developed over many years by the Culture Shock Foundation together with Magda Adamowicz from the Araminta collective.
Our trainees work with Ukrainian leaders during individual coaching sessions, providing them with the right conditions for regeneration and self-development.

Key focus areas include:

  • burnout prevention,
  • stress management and building emotional resilience,
  • people and organizational management.
     

Organizers

Culture Shock Foundation
Since 2010, we have been strengthening the position of Polish and European civil society organizations and cultural institutions by enhancing efficiency in burnout prevention, the ethical use of technology, digital solutions, and leadership development. We also offer customized support through workshops, coaching, and self-assessment tools.
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Araminta
A collective of female experts and civil society activists who engage in strengthening human rights and democratic resilience. Araminta supports and strengthens the position of human rights defenders and communities they represent by creating new local and global alliances and developing innovative models of financial stability and practices that prioritize care, protection, and resilience.
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Experts

Paulina Jędrzejewska
CEO, Flow Strategist, Culture Shock Foundation
Supports individuals, NGOs, social organizations, and cultural or creative institutions in adapting to rapid change. Since 2010, she has led the Culture Shock Foundation, combining culture, technology, research, and burnout prevention. As a coach, supervisor, mentor, and facilitator, she focuses on wellbeing and sustainable leadership, integrating insights from culture, identity, performance, neuroscience, and anthropology.
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Magda Adamowicz
Consultant, Coach, Cybersecurity Expert
With over 20 years of experience in human rights defense, she supports civil society organizations and human rights defenders. She holds a Cybersecurity Certificate from Harvard Online and is continuing her studies in Coaching and Mentoring at Kingstown College. Works as an independent consultant and trainer.
Magdalena Sadura
Manager, Cultural Studies Expert, Trainer, and Facilitator
Specializes in migration, democratization of institutions, and cross-sector collaboration. Supports refugee integration (Polish Migration Forum, Polish Hospitality Foundation) and cooperates with NGOs and cultural institutions on burnout prevention, mental health, and change management.
Natalia Sarata
Facilitator, Mentor, and Social Movements Consultant
Active in human rights work since 2002. Having personally experienced activist burnout, she now helps organizations build cultures that prevent it. Collaborates with RegenerAction Foundation, Ulex Project, and TechSoup. Currently focuses on mentoring and creating a forest-based regenerative retreat for activists.
Sat Dharam Kaur
Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Trainer, Author, and Naturopath
Creator of the 2024 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training program, which integrates science, polyvagal theory, trauma-informed practice, and spiritual femininity. Worked with Dr. Gabor Maté on the Compassionate Inquiry project. A bestselling author and international speaker on yoga and personal growth.
Sam Argent
ICF PCC Coach, Lecturer at Kingstown College
Leads coaching and mentoring programs, supporting resilience and conscious leadership development. Helps clients build a growth mindset, overcome obstacles, and create fulfilling lives. Former group trainer for Common Purpose Leadership programs in Ireland and the global Professional Women’s Network entrepreneurship program.
Dr Paula King
CEO of Kingstown College, MCC Coach, Psychologist
Founder of EMCC Ireland and board member of EMCC Global. Author of Becoming a Master Coach, and an award-winning trainer with over 20 years of experience. Holds accreditations in Appreciative Inquiry, psychometrics, and NLP. Combines empathy, mindfulness, and courageous challenge in her coaching work.
Anastasiia Medko
Psychologist, Business Trainer, and Sandplay Therapist
Specializes in preventing professional burnout. Co-founder of the International Training and Supervision School TrainingBOX and author of the course Technology of Training Activity. Provides individual and group consultations, psychoeducational programs, and supports professionals working in high-stress environments.

Apply yourself and your organization for coaching

Not sure if Mokuteki is right for you?
Email us: mokuteki@burnout-aid.eu

Application form available in English and Ukrainian
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Leading an organization — especially in uncertain and difficult times — is a huge responsibility. It can bring satisfaction and meaning, but also exhaustion and overload.

That’s why we created a supportive space for those who take care of others. 
We offer individual coaching for leaders and management staff of Ukrainian human rights organizations.

You’ll receive:

A series of six individual coaching sessions – free of charge, tailored to your needs, goals, and pace, that means:

  • Support from an experienced coach who has completed our Mokuteki training program,
  • A confidential space for reflection, rest, and working on challenges.

Sessions take place both online and offline, depending on availability.

If you feel you need a moment to pause, gain a new perspective, and renew your energy — this offer is for you.

Become a coach in the next edition of Mokuteki

Not sure if Mokuteki is right for you?
Email us: mokuteki@burnout-aid.eu

Application form available in English and Ukrainian
Fill out the form

Important

Recruitment for the training program is currently closed. However, you can fill out the form or sign up for our newsletter to stay updated about future editions. You’ll be one of the first to hear about new opportunities!

The program is designed for those who are willing to support Ukrainian civil society, develop their coaching skills, and expand their knowledge about stress, trauma, and burnout.

You’ll receive:

  • 8 online expert workshops focused on trauma-informed practice, resilience, and well-being,
  • a training week in Poland — an intensive on-site meeting full of learning, sharing experiences, and regeneration,
  • support from an international community of coaches as well as individual and group supervision,
  • an opportunity to conduct 1–3 series of coaching sessions for leaders of Ukrainian human rights organizations.
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