On June 26, a momentous occasion took place in Kyiv as the Ukraine Rebuilding Task Force – an international educational program officially concluded with a grand ceremony. The event was attended by both in-person and online participants, including program alumni, donors, partners, and all those committed to Ukraine’s reconstruction.
Ukraine Rebuilding Task Force transcended its role as an intensive training program, evolving into a platform for networking and a breeding ground for tangible projects aimed at rebuilding the nation. This initiative is a symbol of resilience in difficult times. We are proud that hundreds of Ukrainian specialists – architects, engineers, marketers, lawyers, economists – have joined the programme and are not indifferent to such initiatives.
Ukraine Rebuilding Task Force in Numbers:
- 730+ applications from all corners of Ukraine
- 300 participants underwent a rigorous selection process, with 200+ reaching the finals and receiving an EU-recognized certificate
- 100+ individuals received personalized support from digital mentors
- 6 international trainers from Estonia, Finland, Italy, the UK, and Germany, alongside 20 digital mentors
- 5 full-fledged investment projects developed by regional teams under the guidance of mentors from Germany, Estonia, and Finland
Showcasing Innovation and Commitment:
The most active participants formed five teams from 5 different regions of Ukraine:
- East: “The digital hub for Ukraine’s recovery”
- South: “Civil Center for Rural Communities”
- Kyiv: “Ukraine infrastructure investments”
- West: “Transcarpathian business and investment facilitation center”
- Central: “Innovative Modular Waste Processing Complex”
Project presentations showcased the teams’ ingenuity and dedication, highlighting their potential to drive positive change in Ukraine.
Early Success Stories:
Even before the program’s conclusion, there was exciting news regarding the practical application of acquired knowledge in international reconstruction projects. The URTF team is thrilled to congratulate “Alexander&I,” a participating construction company, on winning a tender from the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) to build houses in the Zhytomyr region.
Gratitude and Continued Collaboration:
Our team is incredibly grateful to everyone who joined our event This is just the beginning of implementing important projects. We believe that the Rebuilding Task Force has become a powerful platform for networking and collaboration on the path to Ukraine’s reconstruction.
We would also like to express our special gratitude to our donors and honoured guests:
- Karrie Peterson (Team Lead at U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kyiv Ukraine)
- Triin Parts (Advisor at Estonian Embassy in Kyiv)
- Margus Gering (Head of Cooperation and Development for Ukraine, Estonian Centre for International Development)
- Oleksiy Hrushetskyi (Deputy Director, Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office)
Together, we will rebuild Ukraine!
About the Program:
The Ukraine Rebuilding Task Force program is developed by Visionest Institute Estonia and implemented in cooperation with Ukraine’s Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office within the framework of the Diia.Business Ukrainian national project. The project is implemented with financial support from the U.S. Department of State Office of the Assistance Coordinator for Europe and Eurasia under the 10th Round of the Development Cooperation Partnership (DCP) Program and the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV).