"INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT OF UNITY" is the first Ukrainian charitable foundation with a certificate of international standard ISO 37301 and SIC. SDGs:2022

Activities of a charitable organization that unites thousands of people
"INTERNATIONAL UNITY MOVEMENT" is a charitable foundation founded to support the army in the fight against Russian aggression and ordinary people in need of help in wartime.
After 2 years of full-scale war, given the country’s mine contamination, which has reached 30% of the area, is constantly growing and threatens the population, the foundation’s team has launched active activities in the field of mine safety.

Currently, the "INTERNATIONAL UNITY MOVEMENT" Foundation works in three main areas:
  1. Assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine — we direct our efforts to fundraising, purchasing and transferring humanitarian aid at the official request of the commanders of military units: ammunition, equipment, computer equipment, drones, reconnaissance and communication equipment.
  2. Humanitarian demining — we help provide Ukrainian sappers with equipment and equipment for demining, develop an application for mine alert and combine the efforts of the largest mobile operators for this purpose.
  3. Social support — we provide humanitarian aid to the civilian population, raise funds for the restoration of schools and the treatment of children, and also set up a production for sewing adaptive clothing for wounded soldiers.
This became possible thanks to the unity of caring Ukrainians and reliable partners who constantly support the foundation’s initiatives with charitable contributions. And this is more than 13 thousand individuals and companies! We are proud that the foundation has managed to unite a large community of philanthropists and we greatly appreciate everyone’s support. And we also respect it and prove it with daily and transparent work.

It is important for us that every Ukrainian who wants to support the foundation with a donation does not doubt for a minute the responsibility and nobility of the charitable organization. Our foundation provides open access to a package of registration documents on the official website, reports on the receipt and use of benefactors’ funds in real time, as well as collects funds at the official request of commanders and units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, purchases and transfers material and technical means on the basis of the Act of Acceptance and Transfer of Charitable Assistance.

Fortunately, the volunteer movement does not subside. However, as the scale of charity grows, so does the level of public distrust in many organizations. Sometimes we receive such messages and treat them responsibly, because we strive to fully meet the expectations of society:
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In order to improve the effectiveness of charitable activities and strengthen the community’s trust in the foundation, we have passed the certification procedure in the international SIC system for compliance of our management system with the requirements of the international standard ISO 37301 and SIC. SDGs:2022.

"INTERNATIONAL UNITY MOVEMENT" has been certified by ISO 37301 and SIC. SDGs:2022. What does this mean and why is it important?
ISO 37301 - The Foundation’s Path to Responsible, Transparent and Ethical Management

In today’s world, transparency and responsibility are key factors for the successful operation of any organization, especially charitable foundations. The standard of reliability and integrity in the activities of charitable organizations is the international standard of compliance management systems ISO 37301.

ISO 37301:2021 Certification "Compliance Management Systems. Requirements with Guidelines for Use" confirms that the activities of our foundation comply with international standards of quality and ethics, laws and regulations. "INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT OF UNITY" became the first charitable foundation in Ukraine to successfully pass the procedure in the international certification system SIC and receive a "world passport" for the compliance management system.

The certificate NoSIC.MS.062.ISO37301.3877 is valid from 19.04.2024 to 18.04.2027, and information about the certificate is entered into the international register of the System. You can check the validity of the document on the official website of the International Certification System (SIC) at this link.

Implementation of the compliance management system. The Compliance Management System, or CMS, helps the foundation not only to develop a culture of integrity and improve reputation, but also to improve the efficiency of our organization for the benefit of Ukraine according to the best international standards.

What does this mean for our foundation’s donors and partners?
Compliance with the principles of compliance management in accordance with the international standard ISO 37301 means that the Charitable Foundation "INTERNATIONAL UNITY MOVEMENT" undertakes:
  • Counteract money laundering and terrorist financing by identifying donors, verifying sources of funding, and identifying suspicious transactions.
  • Detect and prevent fraud by employees and external parties, followed by reporting to the appropriate regulatory authorities.
  • Protect the commercial and personal information of philanthropists with the help of modern technologies within the framework of Ukrainian and international legislation.
  • Regularly check the activities of employees, donors and partners of the fund for compliance with international sanctions norms.
ISO 37301:2021 certification for the INTERNATIONAL UNITY MOVEMENT is not only a recognition of the foundation’s achievements, but also a commitment to a huge community of philanthropists to constantly improve their work and provide humanitarian aid at the highest level. We are confident that transparency, responsibility and compliance with international standards are key factors for the successful functioning and development of all charitable organizations in Ukraine.

SIC. SDGs:2022 — sustainable development of the fund through partnership
At the beginning of its journey, the charitable foundation "INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT OF UNITY" aimed to unite ordinary people, local companies and international partners. All for the sake of achieving charitable initiatives aimed at overcoming the consequences of a full-scale war. This aspiration is reflected not only by the name of our foundation, but also by closed meetings, implemented projects and transparent reports.

In its activities, the "INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT OF UNITY" fully shares the principles of sustainable development of the United Nations, which are reflected in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and are designed to ensure a better future for all nations of the world. Now our charitable foundation has officially joined the global process and implemented SDG No. 17 "Partnership for Sustainable Development". This is evidenced by the certificate of compliance with the requirements of the international standard SIC. SDGs:2022 "Sustainable Development. Requirements for organizations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals", in particular for SDG No. 17.

What does this mean for our foundation’s donors and partners?
According to the requirements of the international standard SIC. SDGs:2022 Charitable Foundation "INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT OF UNITY" undertakes to ensure sustainable development through the intensification of international and local partnerships, in particular:
  • Engage partners in the public, private and non-profit sectors, including academic institutions and international organizations.
  • Report annually on the status of partnership initiatives and their impact on sustainable development.
  • Attract funding through grants, donor contributions, and social bonds to support projects aimed at achieving the SDGs.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and improve the effectiveness of partnership initiatives.
  • Create platforms and develop initiatives to address challenges and foster innovation in sustainability.
  • Train partners on best practices and methodologies in the field of sustainable development.
"INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT OF UNITY" goes beyond a typical charitable foundation and focuses not only on providing assistance, but also on systemic changes in the management of charitable activities. Certification according to international standards ISO 37301 and SIC. SDGs:2022 demonstrates our commitment to transparency, compliance and sustainability. Accountability, compliance with security standards, and coordination of anti-fraud measures in partnership with local and international organizations are the foundation for public trust and the achievement of the SDGs for future generations.