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Veteran in Cherkasy Region Modernises Agricultural Business with Over UAH 2 Million Through the “VARTO ROBYty Svoye 2.0” Competition
02 june 2026
In the village of Nabutiv, Cherkasy region, veteran and entrepreneur Vadym Maznichenko received modern agricultural machinery as part of the “VARTO ROBYty Svoye 2.0” competition. The initiative is implemented by the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation in partnership with the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation under the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and Kernel.
Veteran and entrepreneur Vadym Maznichenko submitted his project to the “VARTO ROBYty Svoye 2.0” competition and became one of its winners, securing an opportunity to modernise his farming business with investments totaling UAH 2.24 million. Of this amount, UAH 1.6 million was provided as grant funding by the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation and the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation, while an additional UAH 640,000 was contributed by the entrepreneur himself.
As a result, the farm acquired a John Deere combine harvester and harvesting equipment for grain crops, sunflower, and corn.
“Winning the competition and implementing this project allowed us to modernise the farm’s technical base, reduce losses during harvesting, and ensure greater stability in production processes. Such equipment is essential for a modern farmer focused on efficiency and sustainable operations. Support from the state and socially responsible businesses inspires us to continue developing our enterprise,” noted veteran and entrepreneur Vadym Maznichenko.
The event was attended by representatives of government, business, and local communities, including Nina Rohovets, First Deputy Executive Director of the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation; Ihor Taburets, Head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration; Yurii Melnyk, Deputy CEO for Sustainable Development at MHP; Pavlo Moroz, Director of the Corporate Social Responsibility Department at MHP; as well as representatives of Kernel, MHP, and local communities.
Through the “VARTO ROBYty Svoye 2.0” competition, veterans and their family members can receive funding to launch or scale their own businesses.
“For us, supporting veterans is a systemic effort that covers different aspects of returning people to active civilian life after military service. Through the ‘MHP Poruch’ programme, we work on rehabilitation, adaptation, and support for veterans and their families. Initiatives such as the partnership competition ‘VARTO ROBYty Svoye 2.0’ help veterans develop their own businesses, create jobs, and strengthen the economic resilience of local communities,” said Volodymyr Zabela, Director of the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation.
“Vadym’s story is truly one of resilience. After sustaining a severe injury, he not only returned to active life but also became an example of how veterans can realise themselves in new circumstances — through sports, civic engagement, and entrepreneurship. Agriculture is a key sector for our region, which is why it is especially valuable to see veteran-led projects integrated into this field, creating added value and strengthening communities. As part of implementing the ‘Heroes Policy’ in Cherkasy region, we are systematically working to ensure veterans have real opportunities to reintegrate into civilian life,” said Ihor Taburets, Head of the Cherkasy Regional State Administration.
Last year, 100 veteran-owned businesses from 20 regions of Ukraine became winners of the competition, ranging from agricultural production to service and manufacturing projects. In total, the competition received 259 applications, demonstrating strong demand for support of veteran entrepreneurship and the development of local economies within communities.