Reshaping the Future for Refugees in Austria

/ The Mission

The Safavi Impact Institute is a philanthropic organisation.

We strongly believe in the potential and capabilities of an Individual, and that’s why we have designed programs specifically aimed at enhancing their skills and knowledge. From supporting the Ukrainian Women’s Initiative, to our Youth Musicians Scholarship Program, and working with the Austrian Institute of Technology to create a modern data space for an effective multi-stakeholder migrant support process for Austria we are committed to ensuring that refugees in Austria, especially at this time, women from Ukraine have access to the tools they need to reach their goals and to positively contribute to their host country Austria.

/ SECTORS

Initiatives Propelling Progress

We have launched several initiatives helping empower people in specific parts of their lives.

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Austrian Institute of Technology Cooperation Initiative

Explore our collaboration with the Austrian Institute of Technology: a pragmatic Jobs & Skills Matching Platform aiding displaced Ukrainian women in Austria. This initiative objectively connects skills with tailored job opportunities, emphasizing citizenship assistance for structured professional advancement.

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Ukranian Women’s Initiative

Explore the Ukrainian Women’s Initiative by The Safavi Impact Institute. We’re breaking barriers, connecting skilled Ukrainian women with job opportunities in Austria. No red tape—just networking, training, and support for a smooth and appreciative collaboration between talented women and Austrian companies.

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Youth Musicians Initiative

The Youth Musicians Programme founded by Beatrice Safavi, nurtures young talent with scholarship to train, study and advance their musical pursuits. The reintroduction of music to highly qualified young aspiring musicians without access advances further a successful transition of migrants to a new host country environment.

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/ THE IMPACT INSTITUTE

Meet The Team

Maryana Voronovych

Project Management & Communications

Maryana was born in Ukraine in 1980 and completed her master's degree at the National University of Kyiv. She worked in various positions as a journalist and media manager and for the USAID Go Women Program in Ukraine and has extensive experience in media management and communications. She was also a mentor in the UN Women Program “Gender Equality and the Advancement of Women in National Reforms, Peace and Security”. Maryana has excellent English skills and also very good German skills.

Urszula Bossowska

Project Management & Language Training Programs

Born in Poland in 1972, she completed her master's degree in German at the University of Szczecin. She is a language trainer and sworn translator (German/Polish) and has worked in her home country Poland, in Switzerland (where she lived for ten years) and in Austria (where she has now found a home for more than ten years). Urszula is bilingual (Polish and German), speaks English, some Russian and some Spanish.

Svitlana Teliuk

Community Outreach & Office Administration

Svitlana was born in Ukraine in 1998 and completed bachelor's and master's degrees in management at the National University in Poltava, Ukraine. She worked as a management assistant, then founded and ran an internet shop for two years before the Russian invasion in 2022 forced her to flee her country. She speaks English very well and is working hard to learn German too.

Andrea Pur

Project Management & Labor Market Integration

Born in the Czech Republic in 1975, Andrea completed her engineering studies at the University of Zlín. She has now lived in Austria for 25 years and worked in the technical industry and in project management. Andrea is bilingual (Czech and German) and also speaks English and some Russian.

Natasha Bousa

Consultant & Integration Expert

Natascha was born in Austria in 1980 and completed her studies at the University of Vienna. She works with children and adults in crisis situations (e.g. as victims of violence). She has been working with Ukrainian women in Vienna since 2022. Natascha also works as director of an institute for violence prevention in families.

Madeline Safavi

Prokurist - Board of Directors

Madeline Safavi is currently obtaining her bachelor’s degree and working as Intern Fashion Editor at Vogue magazine. She holds an International Baccalaureate degree from Aiglon College in Switzerland and as the Prokursit member of the Board of Directors, she is responsible for programme success and evaluation. Madeline is fluent in three languages, has travelled to 31 countries and is a member of Mensa International.

/ DIALOGUE

Building a Better Future

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