«Make Sense» is a public organization that aims to strengthen society by using media, education, and civic engagement as tools to raise awareness, develop critical thinking, and encourage active participation in public life. We strive to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to influence changes in the community by being well-informed and educated.
Our mission: to support and develop a strong society ready to face the challenges of today.
Our vision: to create an informed, active, and responsible society where every individual has access to quality information, modern education, and the opportunity to actively influence the development of the community and the state.

Today, our Media branch includes two independent websites operating in eastern and western Ukraine: the Sloviansk City Website 6262 and the Chernivtsi City Website 0372. We not only provide our audience with up-to-date news but also implement large-scale projects and actively work in the field of media literacy, debunking Russian narratives and disinformation.
The Sloviansk City Website 6262 was created in 2014, following the liberation of Sloviansk from occupation. We aimed to support the city as it was just beginning to recover from the war and the russian information onslaught.
Since then, we began to grow in the media field and build independent journalism in eastern Ukraine. Over the years, we have managed to implement many ambitious plans and become leaders in our niche. Most importantly, we have gathered around us those who care as deeply about the future of our Sloviansk as we do.

UMBA is a new platform for training, primarily aimed at media professionals, in non-media professions. In response to the changes currently taking place in the media industry, and understanding that processes will no longer be the same as they were before, we have launched courses designed to help make your business sustainable, profitable, and, most importantly, financially independent.
The Ukrainian Media Business Academy goes beyond the traditional understanding of media, demonstrating that it is not only a creative field but also a financially stable and sustainable business. The Academy occupies a unique niche in Ukraine's educational space, providing answers to the most pressing challenges of the media industry and filling critical gaps in professional training for non-media skills for media professionals.
We train grant managers, sales managers, communications managers, project managers, and others.
All these professions are currently in demand in the job market, and organizations are constantly searching for skilled professionals, who are in short supply in Ukraine.

The hubs were created to provide journalists and media professionals with a suitable place to work and access to professional equipment for producing quality materials. The hubs offer space for communication among journalists and the creation of a community where necessary support can be obtained. However, the role and functions of the hubs in Sloviansk and Chernivtsi differ. In Sloviansk, the hub focuses on war correspondents who cover the events of the war and can quickly reach the front lines. In Chernivtsi, the hub operates as a coworking space where one can conduct work, record podcasts, and produce videos.
Our main goal has been to increase the volume of verified and truthful information in the media space and social networks, combat and refute misinformation, and thoroughly explain to people how to act in emergency situations, including during wartime.

To develop the hubs of the NGO «Make Sense» based on strategic planning, the following goals are planned to be achieved:
● Expansion of the hub network: Opening new hubs to improve access to resources and opportunities for journalists and media professionals in different regions.● Professional development of media professionals: Organization of trainings, courses, and workshops aimed at improving the qualifications of journalists, particularly in the context of modern media technologies.● Engaging international partners: Active collaboration with international organizations and media outlets to implement joint projects, networking, and exchange experiences.● Developing a base for the journalistic community: Forming a professional community that will work together on new projects and support initiatives in the media sphere.● Ensuring sustainable funding: Attracting grant and commercial resources, as well as developing fundraising for stable functioning of hubs.● Expanding opportunities for event organization: Creating specialized venues (event halls) for hosting conferences, trainings, and other events aimed at supporting the media community.● Psychological support: Implementing psychological support services for journalists, particularly in the context of working under crisis and stress conditions.
These directions will help «Make Sense» strengthen its position as a key platform for media development both within Ukraine and beyond.