WELCOME TO CACTUS

CACTUS (Community ACTion Ukrainian Style) is an international English language program aimed at promoting civic society development in the next generation of youth leaders in Ukraine. It is based in the city of Ternopil in Western Ukraine and welcomes participants from all over the country. CACTUS is run by a joint team of Ukrainian and International youth and community leaders.


CACTUS is a cyclical program that takes place annually. Participants from all over Ukraine gather in Ternopil for a forum on community development and youth leadership and then with the skills acquired go on implementing their own projects alone or with peers in their local communities.

We believe that by fostering the notions of leadership and civic responsibility, giving the skills to make a change and carry out their own initiatives, and by creating long-term friendships and partnerships amongst the youth, we can help create a generation of responsible leaders.