We work to ensure fair access to education, training and employment for young immigrants
31 Березень 2025
USB and its Youth Platform U.integration are involved in the campaign
Association Ukraine Switzerland Bern
Ukraine Schweiz Bern
Non-governmental association in Bern (Switzerland)
Our Mission
Support integration of Ukraine into Europe and promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our Vision
Society harnessing the potential of diversity for sustainable socio-economic development and shared future.
Who are we?
USB board
The Board consists of dedicated individuals with diverse experiences. Each of them has a unique worldview, committed to our mission, and fosters cooperation between Ukraine and Switzerland. The leadership and vision of the Board are crucial in ensuring strategic guidance for our organization and guaranteeing that our efforts align with our core values - compassion, integrity, and cooperation.
Board Members:
Elena Krylova, Chairperson (Bern)
Svitlana Manzer, member (Tun)
Svitlana Prokopchuk, Member (Burgdorf)
Igor Zhuk, auditor (Basel)
Team
Our team is a group of passionate individuals who tirelessly work to improve the lives of Ukrainian refugees and society as a whole. With experience in project management, communication, and social integration, the team ensures that our projects are effective and meet the needs of those we serve. Together, we strive to create an enabling environment that fosters vital connections between Ukraine and Switzerland.
Volunteers and Members
Our volunteers and members are the heart of our organization, playing a crucial role in its success. They dedicate time and apply their skills, supporting various activities: from organizing events to providing services within our projects. Membership and volunteering are governed by our internal rules, which outline expectations and benefits. If you would like to join us, please fill out this form. Anyone can become a member or volunteer.
Тwinning for Ukraine
Twinning between Swiss and Ukrainian professional communities, municipalities, institutions and organisations for exchange and support of Ukraine's recovery.
Еvidence for dialogue
Evidence-based advocacy and policy dialogue related to integration and re-integration of Ukrainians.
Аccelerator for integration
Accelerator support to social, economic and cultural integration and community-based initiatives of Ukrainians in Switzerland through capacity building and small funding.
Мedia for public
Media work to inform public opinion, communicate Ukrainian narratives and promote the image of Ukraine in Switzerland and Europe.
Join our community!
How:
Want to help?
Become a volunteer and help change lives with us!
Have experience and want to support others? Become a mentor and share your knowledge!
For more questions, information and comments, please write to us here.
If you have an integration project idea for your community, let us know here.
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News
Sharing experience: a webinar on the optimal use of educational and professional opportunities in Ukraine and Switzerland
28 Березень 2025
The Ukraine Switzerland Bern Association and its youth team U.INTEGRATION held
We understand each other: ‘The creeping occupation of Crimea’
27 Березень 2025
Svitlana Prokopchuk, Media Coordinator of the Association "Ukraine Switzerland Bern" for Journal B
Peer to peer: socialisation and part-time work for Ukrainian teenagers in Switzerland
To enable teenagers to exchange experiences of studying, working part-time and socializing in Switzerland, the Association “Ukraine Switzerland Bern” holds information meetings “Children for Children”. To help children,
17 Квітень 2024
