KRYTSIA: Support for Recovery of Kryvyi Rih Raion.

This project is dedicated to rebuilding and strengthening the city of Kryvyi Rih and raion. Our goal is to create an inclusive, resilient, and people-centered community that fosters growth and prosperity for everyone.

Why KRYTSIA?

Kryvyi Rih – My Roots, My Strength

KRYTSIA symbolizes enduring strength and recovery, embodying the spirit of Kryvyi Rih.

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Helping People and Businesses Thrive in Kryvyi Rih

€5 million to support entrepreneurs and create jobs

We help people turn their business ideas into reality. In partnership with the Business Development Fund, we provide grants for small and medium-sized businesses—leading to more jobs, financial stability for families, and stronger communities.

Modern vocational education for real career opportunities

Quality vocational education opens doors to better jobs. We upgrade vocational schools with modern programs and cutting-edge equipment, ensuring students develop in-demand skills, find employment faster, and build a successful future.

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Improving access to quality education for children and youth

Creating Learning Centers – Spaces for Growth and Development

Together with the Сharitable Foundation savED we are establishing digital learning centers, where children and young people will have a comfortable environment to study. Equipped with modern technology, books, and leisure areas, these centers will be inspiring spaces for gaining knowledge, developing skills, and connecting with others.

Empowering Young People

Through the UActive program, we help young people in Kryvyi Rih and raion develop leadership skills, bring their ideas to life, and take an active role in rebuilding their communities.

Helping Children to Catch Up on Missed Learning

Many children have missed out on education due to the war, and we are here to help. We are launching a learning catch up program focused on five key school subjects.

Expanding Choices for High School Students

Starting in 2027, students will be able to choose their own academic tracks. We are helping teachers in Kryvyi Rih and raion to develop educational programs, that will provide students with more opportunities for their future careers and personal growth.

Making Education More Inclusive for Every Child

Every child deserves access to quality education. Together with the “Step by Step” Foundation, we are creating inclusive learning spaces,supporting inclusive resource centers, and training teachers to ensure that children with special educational needs receive the support they deserve.

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Creating Safe Conditions for Students, Youth, and Educators

Safe Shelters in Educational Institutions

Every student, teacher, and young person deserves to learn in a safe environment. As part of the project KRYTSIA we are equipping modern shelters in educational institutions to ensure security during the learning process.

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Supporting Energy Independence for Critical Institutions

Equipment to Maintain Essential Infrastructure

Reliable energy supply ensures that schools, hospitals, and key services can continue operating even in times of crisis. This will help Kryvyi Rih and raion sustain quality of life, safety, and access to vital services in any conditions.

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Strengthening Local Governance

Building a Support Team for Local Authorities

We work to enhance the capacity of local authorities, empowering them to manage and develop the region effectively. Additionally, our team of experts from various fields supports Kryvyi Rih city and neighboring communities in attracting partners and investors to implement recovery and growth projects.

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KRYTSIA: Recovery in Action

KRYTSIA:
Recovery in Action

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Recovery and development

Safety, modern technologies and access to quality education create new opportunities for young people and communities in Kryvyi Rih Raion. By investing in people, skills and resilient infrastructure, we support the region’s recovery and its long-term development.

Digital Learning Centres
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“Vulyky” learning centres serve as spaces for education and extracurricular activities for more than 4,000 children

Workshops and Technology Spaces
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Modern workshops and technology spaces help TVET students and school learners develop practical, job-relevant skills

Shelters
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Comfortable and safe shelters enable more than 11,000 children to continue learning offline

Solar Power Stations
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Solar power stations, together with 47 generators and 167 mobile power stations, help educational institutions and critical infrastructure operate during blackouts

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The Prospekt Metalurhiv light rail station in Kryvyi Rih now features "Talalam," an interactive space focused on early childhood speech development. Through game boards and guided tips, the initiative helps parents turn transit wait times into productive play while identifying potential developmental delays early.

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Modern Education — A Confident Step Towards a Career

After graduating from school, Karina Tiupa chose to become an electrician and enrolled at Kryvyi Rih Vocational Mining and Metallurgical Lyceum. At the time, she did not yet know where this choice would take her. After graduating, Karina works in her chosen profession at one of Kryvyi Rih’s largest industrial enterprises.

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People shaping the future

After graduating from school, Karina Tiupa chose to become an electrician and enrolled at Kryvyi Rih Vocational Mining and Metallurgical Lyceum. At the time, she did not yet know where this choice would take her. After graduating, Karina works in her chosen profession at one of Kryvyi Rih’s largest industrial enterprises.

Emma Zakharevych, a 17-year-old high school student from Kryvyi Rih, and her team have secured $5,000 from the UActive program to help their peers take their first steps in the job market. Their initiative equips young people with practical tools to build resumes, communicate with employers, and successfully land their first jobs despite a lack of experience.

Quality vocational education is about much more than modern classrooms or state-of-the-art equipment. It is about giving people the opportunity to acquire in-demand skills, find meaningful employment, and take the next step in their professional journey.

success stories

People shaping the future

After graduating from school, Karina Tiupa chose to become an electrician and enrolled at Kryvyi Rih Vocational Mining and Metallurgical Lyceum. At the time, she did not yet know where this choice would take her. After graduating, Karina works in her chosen profession at one of Kryvyi Rih’s largest industrial enterprises.

Emma Zakharevych, a 17-year-old high school student from Kryvyi Rih, and her team have secured $5,000 from the UActive program to help their peers take their first steps in the job market. Their initiative equips young people with practical tools to build resumes, communicate with employers, and successfully land their first jobs despite a lack of experience.

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Modern Education — A Confident Step Towards a Career

After graduating from school, Karina Tiupa chose to become an electrician and enrolled at Kryvyi Rih Vocational Mining and Metallurgical Lyceum. At the time, she did not yet know where this choice would take her. After graduating, Karina works in her chosen profession at one of Kryvyi Rih’s largest industrial enterprises.

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Meet Talalam: Kryvyi Rih Metrotram Station Transformed into a Space for Children’s Speech Development

Vacancy: Security Specialist / Driver in Kryvyi Rih

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