“Community of mutual aid “Oselya” is nongovernmental organization which was one of the first in Ukraine to support homeless and in 2003 united into unique Community where people in need live and work together and help others. Oselya aims to help people to find again the meaning in their lives, especially to poor, homeless, disabled, addicted etc. Another aim is to spread the idea of solidarity and mutual help in Ukraine.
Six years ago Oselya united people who feel responsibility for injustice of modern world and realized their privilege status and also people who lost their will to life. Together they help, each other, help theirselves and everybody in need.
Community is original and most important Oselya activity. It provides socially excluded people with shelter and also with safety, friendship, and meaning. Oselya is open to everybody, no matter of age, origin or the past.
Work – is the most important demand and also value. It gives dignity to the person and means for the Community, making it independent. It has to be work that fits the abilities of the person.
Solidarity means being supportive and helpful to others.
Main Oselya’s tasks are:
– communities of mutual aid foundation;
– professional training workshop foundation;
– solidarity actions with poor and homeless;
– spreading the idea of mutual help.
Since 2010 Oselya is a member of Emmaus International