Tyshchenko V. . Nongovernmental organizations in Ukraine: social measurementofactivities (1992 - 2013).

Based on archival records, published sources (stenographs, minutes, correspondence, reports, scientific anlytical and statistical data, annual reports of the President of Ukraine, reports of opinion polls, recommendations of research and training conferences, materials of periodicals), as well as scientific literature, the problem of formation and development of nongovernmental organizations in Ukraine, their efforts to ensure social stability in the country in the period of 1992 - 2013was analyzed. Historiography of the problem is conventionally divided into three stages: first - 1991 - 1996; second period is dated 1997 - 2004; third - from 2005 to present, and is represented by the works of foreign researchers. Based on a systems approach to the study of the topic, the author revealed the dynamics of changes in the size, structuring, location, nature of activity of social NGOs. It has been proved that the successful fulfillment of NGOs' tasks depended on their ability to forge partnerships with public authorities, the private sector, foreign donor agencies and individuals. Volunteers played a great role in the ability to efficiently render assistance to a wide range of people.