Do you know what the CReI level is in your organization?

Do you know what the CReI level is in your organization?

13 квітня 2026 року

For many years, our Educational Initiatives Foundation has been systematically addressing issues related to digitalization and cybersecurity.

Today, we are proud to present our new portal, https://www.cyber-index.in.ua/, which allows anyone to freely determine their own—or their company’s, organization’s, or institution’s—Cyber ​​Resilience Index.

Why is this important?
Alongside russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, our country is currently facing an unprecedented number of cyberattacks targeting virtually all electronic systems and registries.

More than 70% of these attacks stem from the “human factor.” This means any one of us could become the “patient zero”—the person who clicks a malicious link, opens a seemingly official email, or shares a six-digit SMS code with a “bank operator”… effectively handing over all the data stored on an organization’s servers to the enemy. It sounds like the plot of a sci-fi movie, but unfortunately, it is our current reality.

Take 10 minutes to complete the brief self-assessment form on our website. You will receive an instant evaluation of your organization’s cybersecurity level, along with recommendations for improvement. This self-assessment form was developed in response to requests from leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine. It is based on a proprietary scientific methodology created by Nadiia Omelchenko—a member of the EBA Security Committee’s Cybersecurity Subcommittee, a cybersecurity expert, an IT entrepreneur, and the founder of our Foundation.

Cyber ​​resilience begins with a leader who knows what to monitor.
So, what is your organization’s CReI level?

Super prizes at the Chill Pro Students Awards 2026 from the Foundation for Educational Initiatives

Super prizes at the Chill Pro Students Awards 2026 from the Foundation for Educational Initiatives

13 April 2026 

Students participating in the final of the “STEM Chill Pro Students Awards 2026” competition, along with their coaches, can look forward to fantastic prizes provided by the “Educational Initiatives Foundation”.

This year, every finalist will receive a modern laptop, courtesy of the “Unbreakable Education” project. This equipment was made available to the project through the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

Join us from May 12–14 at the International Exhibition Centre to cheer for your favorite student team as they compete for the title of the best in the field of low-temperature technology, following the standards of the global WorldSkills movement.

The competition is organized by the faculty of the Department of Thermal Power Engineering and Refrigeration Technology at the National University of Food Technologies, with the support of the “Refrigeration Association of Ukraine” and Premier Expo Ukraine.

General Technical Partner: Danfoss
Official Partner: GREEN FROST

Learn more about the competition here: https://aqua-therm.kyiv.ua/events/skill-tech
Let’s support the development of student STEM in Ukraine!

Energy for Education: Generators for Institutions in the Sumy Region

Energy for Education: Generators for Institutions in the Sumy Region

10 April 2026 

With the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in Egypt, a charitable project was carried out to provide diesel generators to educational institutions in the Sumy region.
 
Thanks to charitable contributions from representatives of the Egyptian private sector, two high-capacity generators were purchased and delivered to the Hlynsk Special School (for children with special needs) and the Hlynsk Vocational Agricultural Lyceum. This project—implemented as part of an initiative by Minister Andrii Sybiha to provide aid to communities in frontline regions—delivers a direct, practical benefit: a stable power supply ensures the continuity of the educational process, supports heating and lighting systems, and keeps essential equipment running—including in the dormitory, which houses children with special needs as well as children displaced from frontline communities in the Sumy region. Consequently, students and educators now have access to safer and more predictable conditions, even amidst the war.
 
Following the project’s implementation, an online meeting was held, attended by the Ambassador of Ukraine to Egypt, Mykola Nahornyi; representatives of the NGO “Volunteer Center ‘Kolo'”; Anton Dziuba, Head of the Foundation for Educational Initiatives; Viktoriia Hrobova, Director of the Department of Education and Science of the Sumy Regional State Administration; Serhii Hrytsai, Vice-Rector of the Sumy Regional Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education; Vadym Hordiienko, Director of the Hlynsk Vocational Agricultural Lyceum; and Serhii Krykun, Director of the Hlynsk Special School. During the conversation, gratitude was expressed to Egyptian benefactors for their solidarity and practical support, and to the volunteers for their well-coordinated logistics and assistance in installing the equipment.
 
It is worth emphasizing that, even amidst challenging security conditions, education must remain uninterrupted; after all, school is not just about acquiring knowledge—it is an environment where society is shaped. That is why supporting children and educators today is an investment in Ukraine’s future.

The launch of the tenth season of the Global Teacher Prize Ukraine has been announced

The launch of the tenth season of the Global Teacher Prize Ukraine has been announced

09 April 2026 

On April 8, the launch of the tenth, anniversary season of the Global Teacher Prize Ukraine was announced.
 
Our Educational Initiatives Foundation continues its tradition of supporting the prize by rewarding STEM teacher finalists—and the educational institutions where they work—with useful digital gifts. This year will be no exception.
 
Please note that applications and nominations are open until July 1, 2026, via this link:  http://apply.globalteacherprize.org.ua. The overall winner will receive not only well-deserved recognition but also 1,000,000 hryvnias from the organizers to bring an “educational dream” to life.
 
The prize is organized by Osvitoria, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
General Media Partner: 1+1 media. Media Support: Kyivstar TV, Suspilne Movlennya, hromadske.ua, Ukrainska Pravda, ShoTam?, and Vikno Vidnovlennya.
Nadiia Omelchenko shared her career development experience with Women Techmakers Ukraine

Nadiia Omelchenko shared her career development experience with Women Techmakers Ukraine

08 April 2026 

Last week, Nadiia Omelchenko, founder of our charitable foundation, participated in the “International Women’s Day 2026: Break the Pattern” event hosted by the Women Techmakers Ukraine community.
 
In her talk, titled “Stop building your career the right way,” Nadiia shared her personal insights and recommendations with women in tech on how to develop “experience capital.”
— Key findings from the “Women in the Workplace” study by McKinsey and LeanIn.Org
— Essential factors for women’s career growth
— How to build your own “experience capital”
 
These topics sparked a lively discussion among the attendees; however, everyone agreed on one core point: the key to advancing up the career ladder lies in accumulating experience and investing in one’s own development.
We are sharing a brief photo recap from the event and remain committed to supporting gender equality initiatives in Ukraine.