Autonomous Internet for KNU: staying connected under any conditions

Autonomous Internet for KNU: staying connected under any conditions

18 February 2026 

 This week, the Educational Initiatives Foundation team, with the support of international donors, completed the implementation of a new generation energy-independent local internet network for the Taras Shevchenko Kyiv National University of Journalism.
 
“The total investment in this project reached almost UAH 2.5 million. From now on, the new network provides unlimited access to the Internet for teachers, employees, students and guests of the university. For the first time, stable Wi-Fi has appeared in the spaces where conferences, lectures and public events are held.
 
In particular, 10 new generation access points were installed, each of which can simultaneously connect up to 300 subscribers, and the network itself is built on Wi-Fi 6 technology,” reports the Press Service of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Journalism.
 
The grand opening of the network was attended by the rector of Kyiv National University Volodymyr Bugrov, director of the Institute of Journalism Yuriy Bondar and head of the Foundation “Educational Initiatives Fund” Anton Dzyuba.
 
 We share with you a brief photo report from the event and are sincerely grateful to the educational institutions of Ukraine for ensuring a high-quality and safe educational process for our children in these difficult times.

Representatives of Ukrainian Education at BETT UK 2026

Representatives of Ukrainian Education at BETT UK 2026

10 February 2026 

This news is truly energizing. While the world talks about the future of education, Ukraine is already creating it—confidently, boldly, and in the face of every challenge.
From January 21 to 23, 2026, Ukrainian EdTech companies made a powerful statement at BETT UK 2026 in London—one of the world’s largest exhibitions for educational technology. For the second consecutive year, the IT Ukraine Association brought Ukrainian developers together at a joint stand to show the world that our approach to education is defined by innovation, digital transformation, and the development of the competencies needed for the future.

INTBOARD showcased interactive equipment that transforms lessons into dynamic, live interactions, fostering a genuine digital educational environment.

Lionwood.software presented the NIT platform—a modern tool for managing the educational process that enables personalized learning and effective educational analytics.

STEM Class, a manufacturer based in Zhytomyr, drew particular attention from the international community. The company creates equipment for STEM laboratories, where physics ceases to be just a collection of formulas in a notebook and instead becomes a realm of experiments, research, and real-world engineering. Their stand became a hub for educators, educational administrators, and policymakers from the UK, France, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Kazakhstan, and beyond. More than 37,000 exhibition attendees discussed the future of education. Key trends included the integration of artificial intelligence into learning, the development of STEM competencies through robotics, and the creation of technologies to support the mental health of students and educators.

Ukrainian educational solutions today are about more than just technology. They represent a belief in children, in science, and in the country’s development. They demonstrate that, even in the most challenging times, we continue to invest in what is most valuable: knowledge and the future.

Powerful Power Banks: Ensuring aid to children isn’t halted by power outages

Powerful Power Banks: Ensuring aid to children isn’t halted by power outages

07 February 2026

Even in the darkest of times, we continue to care for the mental well-being of our students. Thanks to the Goethe-Institut—and with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the Educational Initiatives Foundation — the Psychological Service of the Kyiv Palace of Children and Youth has received a vital boost: powerful power banks!

Amidst regular power outages, these devices are a true lifesaver. Now, our specialists are able to:

— Stay connected and conduct online consultations without interruption.
— Hold remote sessions, providing support to children during difficult moments.
— Remain mobile and effective under any circumstances.

Power for our gadgets is more than just a battery charge; it is the ability to continue our mission and offer support to those who need it most. Together, we can achieve so much more!

We support the competition from the International Renaissance Foundation

We support the competition from the International Renaissance Foundation

05 February 2026 

These days, the deadline for submission of project proposals for the competition “Involvement of civil society in the process of Ukraine’s accession to the EU” from the International Renaissance Foundation has ended.

As part of the BF competition, the Educational Initiatives Foundation officially supports the proposal “Strengthening the potential of youth councils in the process of Ukraine’s accession to the EU”, submitted by the Ukrainian Association of Teachers and Researchers of European Integration (APREI), and is ready to provide expert support within the scope of the project’s activities, including trainings, seminars, expert discussions, etc.

The results of the competition will be announced in March, and the implementation of the projects will begin in March-April 2026.

More about APREI https://aprei.com.ua

More about grant competitions of the International Renaissance Foundation https://www.irf.ua

We are glad to support the current and comprehensive project of the Association on the path of Ukraine’s movement to the EU. Side by side to Victory!

Lockers for Safety: From the Educational Initiatives Foundation for Lyceum No. 153, Kyiv

Lockers for Safety: From the Educational Initiatives Foundation for Lyceum No. 153, Kyiv

2 February 2026 

Today, we are sharing some more good news. Thanks to our British friends and the support of Reusing It, the team at the “Educational Initiatives Foundation” has provided storage lockers to Lyceum 153 in Kyiv, helping to ensure a safe educational environment.

With this assistance, parents and teachers can now rest assured regarding the children’s belongings during emergency situations.

We extend our gratitude to all our benefactors, volunteers, and dedicated educators—especially the Charitable Organisation Mazal T and the NGO “Professional Association of Educators”—for their support of educational institutions during the war.