What We Do
Soft Power is a Ukrainian non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the rights and lawful interests of women, children, and vulnerable groups affected by any form of violence — including domestic, gender-based, and digital violence, as well as human trafficking and other violations of human rights. Our mission is to prevent violence in all its forms, promote women’s leadership as a tool for building a fair and safe society, and foster a culture of non-violence, equality, and mutual respect in Ukraine — in line with international standards such as the Istanbul Convention.
Psychological and legal support for survivors
We provide professional assistance to women and children who have experienced violence, offering guidance from the first request for help to full recovery.
Awareness and prevention campaigns
We raise public awareness about violence prevention, equality, dignity, and safety.
Educational projects
We create educational materials, videos, storytelling content, and online courses that help people recognize and understand the dynamics of violence.
Community events and expert roundtables
We organize discussions, workshops, roundtables, and public events that unite experts and communities around the topic of violence prevention.
Cooperation with legal, psychological, media, and educational professionals
We build a multidisciplinary network of specialists to ensure comprehensive support and long-term systemic change.
Oleksandra Mykoliuk
Oleksandra
Mykoliuk
Behind every meaningful initiative stands a person who has faced challenges and transformed pain into strength. Such a person is Oleksandra Mykoliuk — co-founder and director of Soft Power NGO.
Oleksandra was born and raised in Donetsk — a city that remains her home at heart. Her childhood was shaped by discipline, resilience, and the drive to overcome limits. At just 11, she became a Master of Sports of Ukraine in rhythmic gymnastics. But that same year, life brought a challenge no child should ever face: she was diagnosed with an inoperable form of brain cancer.
Doctors in Ukraine refused to treat her, saying it was impossible. Yet foreign specialists gave her a chance — and she took it.
Her life became a story of persistence and inner strength. Oleksandra continued her education abroad, earning a bachelor’s degree in the Czech Republic and a master’s degree in Israel, specializing in diplomacy and conflict resolution. She knew her mission was to make the world safer, more honest, and more humane.
In August 2025, everything changed again. In broad daylight, Oleksandra survived an attempted sexual assault — an experience that could break anyone. Instead, it became her turning point.
Thousands of women wrote to her with words of support. But along with support came stories — hundreds, thousands of confessions: “It happened to me too.” What seemed like an isolated tragedy turned out to be the lived reality of countless women.
In that moment, Oleksandra understood: she could not stay silent.
She first created a support chat called “Your Friend” — a safe space where women could feel they were not alone. But soon it became clear that more was needed. A greater force was needed — one that could change the environment itself.
That force became Soft Power.
Today, Soft Power is a place where women receive not only support, but protection, hope, and belief in their own strength.
Oleksandra’s story is a reminder: even after the darkest moments, a person can rise — and become a light for others.
Become Part of the Change: Support and Assistance for a Future Without Violence
Soft Power works to ensure the safety and dignity of women and children. Please fill out the form so we can effectively direct your willingness to help or your need for support.
