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18 years fostering development in Ukraine

We are changing our country and want to see it be modern and innovative, attractive to investors, and comfortable to live in. A country where the government is accountable, effective and responsible, and the people have opportunities to actualize their potential.

We are changing our country and want to see it be modern and innovative, attractive to investors, and comfortable to live in. A country where the government is accountable, effective and responsible, and the people have opportunities to actualize their potential.

Key milestones

Since 2008, East Europe Foundation has invested $66 million in various development programs, including over $17 million in the form of more than 1000 grants for local NGOs and business

$66 mln

invested by EEF in various development programs since 2008

$17 mln

issued by EEF in the form of grants for local NGOs

81

e-services have been instituted in Ukraine to prevent corruption

20

million Ukrainians have already used the services introduced by EEF

125

bills and regulatory acts have been drafted by EEF to institute more effective administration

500

Ukrainian civil society organizations have increased their institutional capacity thanks to EEF

831

communities across Ukraine are making use of our electronic products and solutions

Annual report 2023–2024

pdf, 20.1 MB

Programs

Since it began operations, EEF has completed more than 100 programs of various scales, durations, and complexity. Each of them was in line with our strategic goals, which include: developing a strong, active civil society, fostering effective and democratic public administration at every level, and building institutional capacity among both NGOs and government agencies

(Укр) Цифровізація для зростання, доброчесності та прозорості

Program supports coal communities in creating new opportunities for people and the local economy

Inclusive Employment

The project strengthens the State Employment Service in supporting internally displaced persons, veterans, women, and people aged 50+

“Capable and Resistant: Sumy” Project

The project is designed to recover and reconstruct the Sumy regional territorial communities affected by the war.

Towards the EU programme

The programme aims to enhance the awareness of Ukrainian civil society about the specifics of Ukraine’s European integration.

Impulse Project

A joint initiative of East Europe Foundation and International Renaissance Foundation aimed at strengthening civil society to support the recovery of Ukraine.

Phoenix Project: Power of Communities

It aims to empower civil society organizations to play a more active role in rebuilding war-affected communities and advancing Ukraine’s integration into the EU.

Power Up: Experience Sharing

The program aims to disseminate best practices for implementing energy-efficient solutions in the public sector and to support the launch of the National Database of Energy and Performance Characteristics of Buildings (NDB).

The E-Governance for Accountability and Participation Program (EGAP) is being implemented by East Europe Foundation and Innovabridge Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation over 2015–2023. This program is supported by the Swiss Confederation.

To create the world’s most convenient digital state, the country requires CDTOs, public servants who implement digital projects at both national and regional levels. Therefore, EEF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Transformation and supported by international partners, has launched the CDTO Campus.

Employment Opportunities with Diia.Digital Education

To create opportunities for up-skilling and reskilling and further employment of Ukrainians, Google.org allocated a grant of USD 2 million. Program implementation is from October 2022 to January 2025.

Developing Digital Registers

The Project is being implemented by East Europe Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine with the support of GIZ on behalf of the German Government.

Capable and Resistant Program

East Europe Foundation is backing civil society organizations in Ukraine via grants and trainings with the support by Switzerland.

“Watch your step!” Program

East Europe Foundation in cooperation with SES of Ukraine funded by DanChurchAid is implementing a program aimed at raising awareness of citizens about mine danger. The program will last from June to December 2022.

Support the Crimea Platform

“Supporting the Crimea Platform: It’s Time to Remind that Crimea is Ukraine” is a program implemented by East Europe Foundation with funding from USAID. The program’s objective is to develop effective approaches to reintegrating Crimea back to Ukraine and improve the operational capacity of the Office of Crimea Platform.

Microgrants for Small Businesses

East Europe Foundation is an implementing partner of a program that will provide microgrants to small businesses and will last from May 2022 to February 2023. Within the program, more than 300 micro and small enterprises affected by russia’s armed aggression in Ukraine will receive financing of UAH 150 000.

Zrozumilo! online educational platform

The Zrozumilo! platform offers free online learning for representatives of the civil sector, government and local government agencies, educators, pupils and students, and generally anybody who is interested in personal development and in acquiring quality knowledge.

Ukraine on the road to the EU (ex-Ukraine in Europe)

The Project is being implemented by East Europe Foundation together with the Berlin-based Zentrum Liberale Moderne with funding from the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The mission of the Foundation is to help grow a competitive Ukraine: a modern country that is attractive to its people and the future world. We’ve been doing this through three strategic development goals: building a strong, active civil society, fostering effective government at all levels, and working on the institutional capacity of community organization s and government.

Natalia Slynko

Program Director

News

Career Fair – June 4

The State Employment Service and East Europe Foundation are hosting their second online career fair for those seeking employment in new circumstances

Modern Recruitment

The Employment Service and East Europe Foundation have created a free online course for recruiters

Employment Service Public Awareness Campaign

“Live and Work in Ukraine!” – East Europe Foundation, together with the State Employment Service, is launching an information campaign about opportunities in Ukraine’s labor market

eConstruction achievements in Q1 2026

Presenting digital ecosystem of Ukraine's urban planning and construction industry results and achievements

Stories of people who refuse to surrender to despair

(Укр) Оголошено переможців конкурсу грантів

(Укр) Вітаємо переможців конкурсу грантів у межах програми «Спроможні та сильні». Підтримку здобули 17 організацій на проєкти, що допомагають людям, які постраждали від війни

Community of the NGO "Mainstream"

Institutional development accompanies the growth of any organization: it helps to streamline internal processes, ensure stability, and maintain transparency in operations

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