Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, nearly 7 million Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes, seeking refuge abroad. Many lost everything—their homes destroyed or left behind in occupied territories. Mothers fled with their children, doing whatever it took to ensure their safety.
By September 2024, over 335,000 Ukrainian students living abroad continued their education through Ukrainian schools, often while juggling local school systems in their host countries. However, a shocking 250,000 students have fallen out of the Ukrainian education system entirely.
The countries hosting the largest numbers of Ukrainian refugees include Poland (1.5 million), Germany (1 million), Czechia (500,000), Italy (400,000), and Spain (300,000). These nations have opened their doors, but the challenges are immense, especially for young learners.
No country can provide sufficient teachers to ensure 500,000 Ukrainian children abroad have access to quality Ukrainian language education.
Without learning their native language, literacy levels plummet, affecting students’ ability to think critically and maintain cultural connections.
Students who dream of returning to Ukraine for higher education face an uphill battle since Ukrainian language proficiency is required for university entrance, professional communication, and civic participation.
Our project will provide 100 motivated Ukrainian high school students living abroad with the resources, support, and preparation they need to succeed. These students are determined to return to Ukraine, pursue higher education, and contribute to their country’s future.
With your help, these students will:
Master the Ukrainian language.
Achieve high scores on the mandatory Ukrainian language section of the National Multi-Subject Test (NMT).
Secure admission to their dream universities in Ukraine.
In return, Ukraine will gain a new generation of motivated, skilled professionals—young leaders who have already gained invaluable international and cross-cultural experiences while living abroad. Equipped with higher education and specialized skills, they will help rebuild and transform Ukraine.
We can’t help every displaced student, but we can make a meaningful difference for 100 motivated young people who are ready to take the next step. These students will go on to shape Ukraine’s future, applying what they’ve learned both abroad and at home.
The program will last nine months, with a total cost of 4.5 million UAH (approximately €103,000). The breakdown is simple. Preparing one student costs 6,000 UAH (€138) per month or 54,000 UAH (€1,242) for the entire nine-month program.
For 100 students:
Monthly cost: 6,000 UAH x 100 students = 600,000 UAH (€13,800)
Total for 9 months: 54,000 UAH x 100 students = 5.4 million UAH (€124,200)
You can support this project with any amount. Every contribution brings us closer to giving these students a future in Ukraine.
The cost to prepare one student for nine months is 6,000 UAH per month or 54,000 UAH (€1,242) for the full program. Sponsor one student, five students, or even more. Together, we can help these young people return home, build meaningful lives, and contribute to rebuilding Ukraine.
Your support means the world to these students—and to Ukraine’s future. Let’s make it happen.