How the "Content Manager" course helped Olena become a confident voice for women
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Photo: from the personal Olena's archive
Olena is an experienced lawyer who specialized in land and corporate law in the agricultural sector before the war in Ukraine. However, with the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and after five months of occupation, she found herself in Kyiv — without a job, unable to return to her previous profession, and needing to start everything from scratch.
Finding a New Path
Having a legal certificate and a deep understanding of the legal field, Olena began looking for new opportunities to apply her experience. She submitted her resume to a non-governmental organization, where they immediately recognized her potential and offered her a new role — an educator and consultant for women. There, she conducts lectures, provides individual legal consultations on domestic violence, women's rights, and is also involved in administrative and contractual work.
“I realized that my experience is valuable. And if presented correctly, it can help other women feel their own power,” Olena says.
The Course that Changed Not Just Her Career, but Her Confidence
Olena decided to take the "Content Manager" course to learn how to communicate systematically, deliver important information to the target audience, and overcome internal barriers.
"I used to be afraid of speaking in public. The course gave me tools, an understanding of content structure, and most importantly — confidence," Olena admits.
Olena’s Achievements:
Conducted a series of open webinars on legal topics.
Developing her own training course for women.
Has a clear content strategy for her work.
Working on expanding her audience through social media.
Plans for the Future
Olena aims to scale her activities, involve more women in legal education, and create a platform where women can not only receive legal assistance but also feel support, strength, and confidence in themselves.
"Now I’m not just a lawyer — I am a voice that speaks about rights, protection, and dignity. And I have the knowledge to be heard," Olena says.
Olena’s story is an inspiring example of how professionalism, resilience, and a drive for development help overcome life’s difficulties and find a new calling.
About the Course and the Project
The "Content Manager" course is implemented by the NGO “Age of Possibilities”, funded by The United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) with technical support of UN Women Ukraine. The course is designed to empower women who want to develop their businesses and gain a modern profession to ensure financial stability. Learn more about this and other initiatives at www.agepossibility.com.ua.
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The “Online Academy for Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders” project is implemented by the NGO “Age of Possibilities”, funded by The United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) with technical support of UN Women Ukraine. The United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) mobilizes critical support for local and grassroots civil society organizations working on women, peace and security and humanitarian action. WPHF is a flexible and rapid financing mechanism supporting quality interventions designed to enhance the capacity of women to prevent conflict, respond to crises and emergencies, and seize key peacebuilding opportunities.
This publication is produced with funding from the United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF), however, the views expressed and content included does not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.