About us

Supporting women. Advancing transport.

Who are we?

The Association of Women in Transport is a professional community that brings together women working across all transport sectors: road, rail, maritime, aviation and logistics.

We create a space for sharing experience, professional development and mutual support. We strengthen the role of women in the sector and together build safer, more sustainable and inclusive transport for the future.

Members of the Association at a seaport

Our story

The Association of Women in Transport was founded in response to the need to bring together women professionals in the sector and strengthen their support and professional development. Since then we have been steadily growing the community, carrying out shared ideas and building partnerships for a more inclusive transport sector in Ukraine.

Mission and values

Our mission
“To promote the professional development of women, strengthen their role in the transport sector and create opportunities for an equal future”

Purpose

Our purpose is to create an inclusive professional environment in transport where women have equal opportunities for learning, career growth and leadership.

Our goals

  • Develop the professional skills of women in the transport sector.
  • Promote equal opportunities and an inclusive environment.
  • Expand the Association’s partnerships and influence in Ukraine and beyond.

Our values

Equality
We believe in equal opportunities and fair representation of women in every transport sector.
Support
We build a community where every woman finds support, inspiration and help along her path.
Professionalism
We raise the level of knowledge and share experience for the development of the transport sector.
Openness
We are open to dialogue, partnerships and new ideas for sustainable development and positive change in transport.

Video about the Association

A member of the Association in a train carriage

A short video about how we bring women professionals together, support their growth and shape the future of transport.

Results in numbers

Members
120+
Partners
20
Initiatives delivered
35
Projects
12
Members employed
45
Events held
60

Leadership

  • Olena Koval

    Olena Koval

    Head of the Association

    Has more than 15 years of experience in infrastructure and logistics. Leads the Association’s strategic development and represents its interests at the national level.

  • Olena Koval

    Olena Koval

    Head of the Association

    Has more than 15 years of experience in infrastructure and logistics. Leads the Association’s strategic development and represents its interests at the national level.

Team

Founding documents and reports