The Educational Initiatives Foundation signed a memorandum with the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine

The Educational Initiatives Foundation signed a memorandum with the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine

10 July 2026 

A formal signing ceremony took place for a Memorandum of Partnership and Cooperation between the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine and the charitable organization “Educational Initiatives Foundation,” with the support of the “Reusing It” initiative.

Key areas of cooperation include:
— human capital development and the cultivation of modern digital, managerial, project-related, and innovative competencies among trade union members;
— the implementation of contemporary educational approaches, including STEM education, as well as practice-oriented and interdisciplinary learning;
— support for a system of lifelong learning;
— the establishment of educational hubs, competence centers, and innovation platforms;
— participation in national and international educational and grant programs;
— expert, analytical, and methodological support for educational and social initiatives;
— professional development for educators, management personnel, and trade union staff;
— the delivery of educational programs, training sessions, seminars, and other learning events—primarily for trade union members, young trade unionists, and representatives of the Federation’s member organizations.

The Memorandum was signed by Serhii Byzov, Head of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine, and Anton Dziuba, Head of the charitable organization “Educational Initiatives Foundation.” This collaboration opens up even more opportunities for our Foundation’s “Unbroken Education” initiative to support frontline and remote regions of Ukraine in ensuring continuous education for children and adults, utilizing refurbished computer equipment provided by our international donors.

We thank all members of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine for their trust, and together, we move toward Victory!

STEM, Sensory Integration, and Art Therapy: Inclusive Education Center Opened in Kyiv Region

STEM, Sensory Integration, and Art Therapy: Inclusive Education Center Opened in Kyiv Region

07 July 2026 

On July 3, our Foundation participated in the opening of the Regional Resource Center for the Support of Inclusive Education in the Kyiv Region, established at the Kyiv Regional Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education.

The Center was created with the support of the Kyiv Regional Council, the Kyiv Regional State Administration, and a wide range of Ukrainian and international partners.

It features STEM laboratories, sensory integration studios, facilities for deaf education and development for the visually impaired, spaces for social and daily living skills adaptation, aromatherapy and sensory perception, hydro-kinesitherapy, and art therapy. It also houses centers dedicated to innovative technologies in inclusion, career and vocational guidance, and distance education, as well as “We Are Nearby 365” (“My Poruch 365”)—a mobile support team for local communities.

“For our Foundation, assisting with projects like this is not merely the fulfillment of our statutory objectives; for most of our team, it is a true calling.
We believe that a new European dimension in our educational institutions begins precisely with an understanding of the importance of inclusive spaces and inclusive education. Furthermore, there is a critical need for such centers across all regions of Ukraine.

This has become especially relevant in the context of the war,” shares Anton Dziuba, Head of the “Educational Initiatives Foundation” Charitable Foundation.

Learn more about the Center in this TV report:
https://bc.espreso.tv/suspilstvo-u-biliy-tserkvi-vidkrili…
Side by side toward Victory!

URC 2026: On Restoring Ukraine’s Human Capital

URC 2026: On Restoring Ukraine’s Human Capital

03 July 2026 

In late June, an event took place in Gdańsk, Poland—held for the fifth time—that brings together representatives from the democratic world to discuss the post-war recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine.

The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 featured a dedicated track for security and defense issues and hosted over 7,000 attendees, the majority of whom represent the business community, the defense sector, and Ukraine’s civil society.

A significant number of sessions also focused on supporting and restoring Ukraine’s human capital, with a particular emphasis on education for both children and adults.

To learn more about the discussions regarding human capital at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, read the latest column by Nadiia Omelchenko, founder of the Educational Initiatives Foundation, on Osvita.ua—Ukraine’s leading educational portal—at the following link: 

https://osvita.ua/blogs/97275/

Admissions 2026: How Priorities Are Shifting and Why Engineering Matters for Girls

Admissions 2026: How Priorities Are Shifting and Why Engineering Matters for Girls

03 July 2026 

The 2026 admissions campaign has begun in Ukraine.

Starting July 1, graduates who have received their NMT (National Multi-subject Test) results can create an online applicant account, as well as select a higher education institution and a field of study.

Read the blog post by the ESG Director of the “Educational Initiatives Foundation” (published on LIGA.net) to learn which professions are currently most vital for the state, and why supporting girls in engineering has been a key priority for our Foundation for over a decade: https://blog.liga.net/user/ozakharchenko/article/59681#

Books are on the way: a new photo report from the “UA Energy” project

Books are on the way: a new photo report from the “UA Energy” project

09 June 2026 

We continue to share photo reports from our project, “UA Energy: From Ukraine’s History to Its Future.” Over the past few weeks, our volunteers have successfully delivered book donations to several more remote corners of the country.

Thank you for your kind words and inspiring photo reports:
— The Library of the Oleh Olzhych Gymnasium No. 22 (Khmelnytskyi City Council)
— The Central Public Library of Kamianets settlement (Kirovohrad region)
— The Rohan Library Branch No. 1 (Kharkiv district)
And also:
— The Library of School No. 132 (Kyiv)

Our project is ongoing. We are receiving dozens of messages from you, and we will certainly fulfill every request as soon as we are able. We will process all inquiries and let you know about the possibility of sending books for your reading corner.

We also invite socially responsible companies to support our initiative and assist with the logistics of book delivery.

Side by side toward Victory!