Start of the business school within the framework of the “Own pluse Own” project

On 16 July 2025, the Public Resources and Initiatives Charity Foundation together with business trainer Oksana Palagecha opened the first day of the business school “How to Start Your Own Business” in the Mamayivtsi United Territorial Community, which is implemented within the framework of the project “Reintegration of war veterans through the creation of educational opportunities: Own pluse Own.” Classes will be held in the format of a four-day intensive programme combining theory and practice:

• work on one’s own business idea and checking its viability
• formation of a value proposition and the basics of marketing strategy
• financial planning, cost calculation and sources of start-up capital
• development of a full business plan and preparation for its defence

During the preparation of business plans, participants of the business school receive mentoring support and individual business consultations. 

“The project ‘Reintegration of war veterans through the creation of educational opportunities: Own for the Own’ was created to help each participant realize their potential,” emphasized Foundation President Olena Tanasiychuk. “Within this project, in addition to business schools, veterans, veteran women, their family members and people with disabilities can join professional courses and thematic trainings that allow them to acquire new competencies and confidence in their own abilities.”

The six best business ideas will receive a grant in the amount of UAH 400,000 (including VAT) for the purchase of necessary equipment.

Other educational opportunities within the project:

Professional courses:

• “Basics of Accounting”
• “Basics of Massage”
• “Nail Service”

REGISTRATION FOR COURSES

Series of trainings on topics:

• how to obtain financing for your own startup
• modern IT professions for veterans
• finance for non-financiers
• effective communications
• business Ukrainian language for business
• project writing and management

All educational activities are FREE. Participants can also receive psychological support.

The project "Reintegration of War Veterans through Educational Opportunities: Ours for Ours" is implemented by the “Public Resources and Initiatives” Charity Foundation in partnership with DVV International in Ukraine and supported by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany.