The Netherlands MATRA Programme for social transformation has been running in Ukraine since 1993. MATRA started as a programme aimed at helping East European countries, including Ukraine, to become democratic, pluriform constitutional states with a strong civil society. Today, the MATRA Programme still continues to help strengthening civil society, fostering democratic transformation and supporting EU internation.

To respond effectively to the current challenges and developments in Ukraine, in 2025, the MATRA Programme will also help to meet the needs of Ukrainian people during wartime, overcome the consequences of Russia’s aggression particularly supporting veterans to provide them the opportunities for reintegration and social inclusion.