The Oriental Studies Circle (TOSC) is a non-profit and non-government organisation focused on intercultural and interreligious dialogue. It was founded in 2013 in Kyiv with an intention to involve, empower, and motivate Ukrainian youth to take an active part in civic society and broaden their personal and professional competences. It aims to encourage the widest possible involvement of young people on the local, national, and international levels by facilitating their access to formal studies (including academic research in Oriental philosophies, cultures, and religious traditions) and a variety of non-formal activities for peacebuilding, human rights, and active citizenship through social inclusion of marginalized youth, integration of young refugees, intercultural, and interfaith dialogue.

? Interreligious dialogue. We are creating a platform for discussion between representatives of various religious traditions, leading educational workshop and maintaining a tolerant attitude towards other faiths; as well as organising field visits to religious institutions and places of worship. ? Intercultural dialogue. We are facilitating the study of traditions, customs, languages, and values for various ethnic groups (West-East, North-South).. TOSC offers intercultural activities through the methodology of improvisation theatre, arts, living library, and creative labs. ? Integration of refugees. We are working on the elimination of bias against refugees, asylum seekers, and IDPs. Moreover, we are encouraging NFE for their adaptation and integration in society. ? Non-formal education. We are promoting human values, peacebuilding, social inclusion, and dialogue through NFE methodology, developing key competences, soft skills, and self-motivation of youngsters. We organise youth exchanges, training courses, workshops, and summer schools.