In the photo: Olga Dmytrenko, psychologist and program author.

Focus of our projects

In addition to educational programs, the Ukrainian School of Elites develops and executes various projects addressing:

• Support for partner projects: We collaborate with partner organizations providing psychotherapeutic assistance to communities in need of emotional, mental, and physical support and rehabilitation.
• Mental health seminars: We organize seminars aimed at supporting the psychological well-being of those who need it most, considering the war trauma.
• Collaboration for psychological support: We work alongside other organizations to promote mental health and emotional resilience.

Projects VS programs

Besides educational programs, we implement projects:

• Duration: Our projects are typically short-term (a single day, weekend, etc.) or have defined time frames (e.g., 12 months).
• Purpose: Projects focus on addressing social issues, unlike educational programs, which are purely academic or skill-based.
• Funding: Projects are funded through grants, partner organizations, or donors, while educational programs are usually supported by individual participants or sponsors aligned with our mission.

Besides, we can support partner projects aligned with our mission. We also conduct short-term volunteer projects, such as seminars or workshops.

How projects are funded

The funding of a project depends on factors such as:

• Scope: Larger projects require more resources.
• Duration: Long-term projects demand sustained funding.
• Sources: Grants, donations, and other forms of support.

For instance, developing mobile apps or desktop EdTech programs for humanitarian purposes can cost upwards of $100,000. Meanwhile, short-term seminars can be run by our experts who volunteer their time and expertise. Or we can support partnerships events.

Addressing psychological challenges through projects

These projects aim to tackle psychological issues, support mental health, and foster psychological competence. Alongside this work, we also focus on other project areas, including education and innovation.

Join us to help transform society for the better.

Key areas of our project work: psychology, innovation, and education.

Unlike our educational programs, which focus on developing competencies and are typically funded by participants, our educational projects aim to address humanitarian challenges by engaging a wide range of supporters, including companies, foundations, and individual donors.

Urgent need

Russia’s war has caused significant demographic, psychological, and economic damage to the Ukrainian people. In the coming years, Ukraine will need a large number of professionals, including engineers, developers, urban planners, managers, psychologists, doctors, educators, and more. Unfortunately, there are serious challenges that stand in the way.

Challenges

To meet the urgent challanges for skilled professionals to rebuild Ukraine, we face the following obstacles:

• A sharp decline in academic performance due to the damage caused by Russia’s war.
• A demographic crisis: the departure of an entire generation of teenagers and young adults—society’s foundation for future development.
• Destruction and deterioration of Ukraine’s educational institutions.
• A lack of methodological and technological resources to advance education in Ukraine.
• Insufficient funding and resources for motivated youth seeking higher education and a better future.

Who benefits from our educational projects?

While our educational programs are accessible to professionals looking to improve their competencies and skills (in psychology, innovative management solutions, or other areas), our educational projects focus on solving humanitarian problems.

We specifically support motivated youth who aspire to higher education but face challenges in preparing for admission or live in circumstances requiring additional support. These include:

• Children of fallen Ukrainian soldiers.
• Veterans and their families.
• Orphans.
• Children and youth from low-income families.
• Children and youth in areas with limited access to quality education (often talented children from rural areas who lack opportunities due to circumstances beyond their control).
• Children displaced abroad by the war, who cannot study Ukrainian language or other subjects based on the Ukrainian educational system.
• Internally displaced persons.
• Children of emigrants born abroad who wish to reconnect with their Ukrainian roots.
• Foreigners who want to study Ukrainian language, literature, history, and culture but lack access to resources.
• Other groups with similar needs.

Specifics of our educational projects

Our educational projects include supporting vulnerable groups (children of veterans, internally displaced persons, children from low-income families, etc.) in preparing for higher education, developing specialized programs for diaspora children, and more. For example:

• Preparing vulnerable children and youth for Ukraine’s National Multi-Subject Test (NMT) in Ukrainian language to enter higher education institutions.
• Supporting the education of Ukrainian children forced to leave Ukraine due to the war.
• Developing educational and technological solutions (EdTech) to meet humanitarian and educational needs.
• Creating methodologies, programs, and resources for learning Ukrainian language.
• Developing programs for teaching Ukrainian language to diaspora children and other similar initiatives.

Projects you can support now

Consider the following projects you are welcome to support now:

1. “Diaspora Children”: For the first time, 30 million Ukrainians in the diaspora can teach their children the Ukrainian language and culture through modern, interactive apps and programs.
2. “100 Teens”: This project supports motivated high schoolers from vulnerable groups to prepare for Ukraine’s National Multi-Subject Test (NMT) in Ukrainian language and literature.
3. Support for Ukrainian children abroad: Help 100 Ukrainian children overseas enhance their academic literacy and prepare for higher education upon returning to Ukraine.

How you can help

Join us in making a difference. Write to us to receive more details. We will gladly answer your questions. Let us make a significant difference together.

In December 2024, the Ukrainian School of Elites joined the EdTech Ukraine Association, marking a significant step in advancing our EdTech & innovative projects. (Pictured above: Natalia Lymonova, head of the Association, with a representative from the European EdTech Association.)

Projects VS programs

In addition to our educational programs, which focus on professional skill development and are typically funded by participants, we design and execute impactful projects. Unlike programs, these projects tackle specific social challenges and are supported by partners, grant organizations, and donors. Each project has clear goals, defined timelines, and delivers measurable social impact.

Why EdTech and innovation?

Our mission of growing competent and responsible leaders places a strong emphasis on building competencies in technology. In terms of projects, EdTech is among our priorities. Here is why.

The impact of war

According to Osvitoria, 73% of Ukrainian teens feel anxiety and fear about the future, yet 86% of young people still see their future in Ukraine. 13% of Ukraine’s educational infrastructure has been destroyed or damaged since the war began, with educational losses estimated at $5.5 billion.

Considering these trends and uncertainties, EdTech plays a pivotal role in rebuilding Ukraine’s education.

How EdTech and innovation make a difference

1. Continuity in education: Digital platforms have allowed Ukrainian students to safely combine in-class and remote learning, minimizing disruptions.
2. Rebuilding infrastructure: Over 2,000 schools have been damaged or destroyed, and EdTech solutions are vital for accelerating recovery.
3. Access to quality education: Many schools have adopted educational technologies to combat declining academic performance and enhance opportunities for students.
4. Developing critical skills: EdTech helps 86% of young Ukrainians acquire modern competencies necessary for rebuilding the nation.
5. Reducing educational inequality: Over 30% of children in eastern Ukraine now access education through digital platforms. Besides, EdTech solutions bridge gaps for those in rural areas or from low-income families.

Addressing pressing challenges through EdTech

1. Diaspora children: Over 30 million Ukrainians live abroad, yet their children lack systemic access to their native Ukrainian language and culture education.
2. Teacher shortages: With over 7 million Ukrainians refugees leaving the country since 2022, finding enough qualified teachers to teach Ukrainian abroad is impossible. EdTech solutions are urgently needed.
3. Skilled workforce gap: As Ukraine rebuilds, a large number of highly skilled professionals will be needed, yet many of our youth remain abroad.
4. Vulnerable students: Many high schoolers from disadvantaged backgrounds (children of veterans, orphans, and low-income families) are motivated to rebuild Ukraine but lack access to quality education.
5. Leadership for the digital age: Today’s leaders must be technologically competent to thrive in an era of digital transformations and AI.

Projects you can support now

Consider the following projects you are welcome to support now:

1. “Diaspora Children”: For the first time, 30 million Ukrainians in the diaspora can teach their children the Ukrainian language and culture through modern, interactive apps and programs.
2. “100 Teens”: This project supports motivated high schoolers from vulnerable groups to prepare for Ukraine’s National Multi-Subject Test (NMT) in Ukrainian language and literature.
3. Support for Ukrainian children abroad: Help 100 Ukrainian children overseas enhance their academic literacy and prepare for higher education upon returning to Ukraine.

How you can help

Join us in making a difference. Write to us to receive more details. We will gladly answer your questions. Let us make a significant difference together.