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

by boss | Feb 7, 2026 | News

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!

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We support the competition from the International Renaissance Foundation

by boss | Feb 5, 2026 | News

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

by boss | Feb 2, 2026 | News

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.

The “Young Teacher’s Oscar” contest has launched in the Cherkasy region.

by boss | Jan 30, 2026 | News

30 January 2026

In the Cherkasy region, a competition focused on the implementation of STEM and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies—titled “Young Teacher’s Oscar”—has been launched for educators with up to 5 years of experience. The initiative aims to support the professional growth of young teachers and promote innovative approaches in education. The competition is co-organized by the Cherkasy Regional Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education (under the Cherkasy Regional Council), the “Foundation for Educational Initiatives” Charitable Foundation, and the “Professional Association of Educators” NGO.

The competition features two categories: “Youth Olympus” (for educators with 1 to 3 years of experience) and “Code of Mastery” (for educators with 4 to 5 years of experience). So far, 14 young educators from the Cherkasy region have registered.

The first stage will run until March 30, 2026. Participants are tasked with preparing materials that showcase their professional expertise and innovative teaching approaches. These may include video clips of lessons, original methodological materials, digital educational resources, and examples of using interactive, STEM-oriented, and AI-based technologies. Submissions should demonstrate the ability to integrate modern technologies into the educational process, organize learning based on inquiry and creative exploration, and effectively apply engineering thinking and digital tools.

The final stage—consisting of in-person presentations of the participants’ work and public speaking—is scheduled for April (the specific date will be announced later). The goal of the competition is to identify and support young educators capable of innovative work, to stimulate their professional development, to share best practices in the use of STEM and artificial intelligence technologies, and to enhance the quality of education in the region.

Winners in both categories will receive a “Grand Prix” award (the “Young Teacher’s Oscar”), as well as specific honors corresponding to the categories “Youth Olympus” and “Code of Mastery.” Valuable prizes have been prepared for all participants and winners.

KAI Huawei Excellence Center

by boss | Dec 9, 2025 | News

9 December 2025

On 9 December, the KAI Huawei Excellence Centre was opened – an educational and research space that has set a new standard for technical education in Ukraine.

For the Educational Initiatives Foundation, this is an important step towards creating a modern engineering environment where KAI students will work with technologies that define today’s telecom industry: 4G/5G/6G, WiFi7, IoT, Smart City, cybersecurity, and modern network architectures. The centre already has a Huawei ICT Academy with HCIA certification courses, practical laboratories, technical workshops and hackathons — a format that allows future engineers to develop their skills through real-world tasks and practice.

The space combines a lecture area, an R&D lab, and a team hub where students can apply their knowledge, work on projects, and test network solutions on real equipment. An important part will be “KAI Huawei Talks” — regular deep-dive lectures and practical sessions from Huawei engineers that will help students transition from academic training to real industry challenges.

“We thank KAI and Huawei Ukraine for their partnership and vision for the future of education. Today, we didn’t just open a lab — we created a point of entry into the profession for hundreds of Ukrainian students,” said Nadiya Omelchenko, founder of the Educational Initiatives Fund.

The KAI Huawei Excellence Centre has officially opened. Ahead are the first courses, workshops, and hackathons.

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Training for educators: fundraising as a tool for school development

by boss | Nov 11, 2025 | News

11 November 2025

The Educational Initiatives Foundation, together with its partners — Charitable Organisation Mazal T, the Professional Association of Educators, UNITED ANTS, and the STEAM train Training Centre — held a training session on “Fundraising Strategy for Educational Institutions” at School No. 226 in the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv.

The speakers shared practical advice on preparing grant applications and explained how to create projects that can successfully work with grant funds and scale up in the future.

The event was held in an interactive format: Kahoot, discussion of questions from directors. Participants shared their own experiences and sought solutions for the development of the educational environment.

Educators also divided into two teams and, under the guidance of mentors, analysed case studies involving social initiatives for submission in future grant applications.
After completing the training, participants received certificates of professional development.

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