The Polaris Programme "Supporting Multilevel Governance in Ukraine" presents its visual report for June 2024–July 2025. It summarises the Programme’s first year of operations, highlighting the systematic work, productive collaboration, and partnerships that have helped strengthen Ukrainian hromadas.

Susanna Dellans, Polaris Programme Team Leader, SALAR International’s Representative in Ukraine: “With this visual report, we are happy to share the results and achievements of the first year of the Polaris Programme, a programme that provides a strong foundation for Sweden’s unwavering support for a democratic, decentralised Ukraine and the development of its hromadas. The Programme’s multifaceted approach has proven to be a strength, with its various components working together seamlessly to create meaningful synergies. This year has also been yet another testament to the extraordinary resilience of Ukrainian hromadas. Every day, we witness the emergence of bold yet realistic decisions, forward-looking visions, and courageous initiatives at the local level. It is an honour for us to work alongside you – not only to share Sweden’s experience, but to learn from yours as well”.

The report illustrates how, through multilevel partnership, we have built a practical foundation for continuing and scaling up changes.

Together, we are creating strong hromadas for a democratic and European Ukraine.

The visual report can be downloaded via the link.