{"id":9358,"date":"2025-12-15T00:48:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T22:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mhpgromadi.org.ua\/?post_type=blog&p=9358"},"modified":"2026-01-04T00:50:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T22:50:44","slug":"community-leaders-school-2-0-uah-10-million-to-support-local-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/mhpgromadi.org.ua\/en\/blog\/community-leaders-school-2-0-uah-10-million-to-support-local-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cCommunity Leaders School 2.0\u201d: UAH 10 Million to Support Local Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"

In times of war, Ukrainian communities are taking on increasing responsibility \u2014 from supporting veterans to ensuring energy efficiency and working with young people. This is why the development of local leadership is becoming critically important for the country\u2019s resilience. Ukraine has announced the winners of the Community Leaders School 2.0<\/strong> \u2014 an educational and grant program for local leaders working on real change in their communities. This year, the total grant budget amounts to UAH 10 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The project is implemented by MHP<\/strong> and the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation<\/strong> in partnership with Mariupol State University<\/strong>. Its goal is to strengthen the managerial and project competencies of community representatives and help turn ideas into sustainable, effective solutions.<\/p>\n

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From Idea to Implementation<\/h2>\n

Communities from 13 regions of Ukraine<\/strong> joined the program. In total, 323 applications<\/strong> were submitted, of which 55 participants<\/strong> were selected for the educational track. Over three months, they completed training modules, worked with mentors, and prepared their initiatives for implementation.<\/p>\n

At the final stage, the strongest teams presented their projects. As a result of the selection, 11 initiatives<\/strong> received grant support and will soon begin implementation in their communities.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s program focuses on youth development, veteran policy, and energy efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor MHP, community development is a strategic investment in the country\u2019s resilience. We deliberately support not just individual initiatives, but people who are ready to take responsibility and drive change locally. The Community Leaders School helps communities move from ideas to solutions that strengthen national resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Volodymyr Zabela Head of Regional Development Group, MHP<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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10 Million in Co-Funding<\/h2>\n

The total support fund of the program amounts to UAH 10 million<\/strong> and is provided on a co-funding basis of at least 50%<\/strong>. This approach encourages communities to attract their own and partner resources and increases responsibility for project implementation.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor us, it\u2019s important not only to fund ideas, but to help communities create sustainable solutions. During the training, participants moved from an initial concept to a project with a clear logic, budget, and social impact that will continue to work even after the grant support ends.\u201d \u201cFor us, it\u2019s important not only to fund ideas, but to help communities create sustainable solutions. During the training, participants moved from an initial concept to a project with a clear logic, budget, and social impact that will continue to work even after the grant support ends.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Oleksandr Pakholiuk Director, MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Education as the Foundation of Community Development<\/h2>\n

The educational component of the program was delivered by Mariupol State University<\/strong>. Participants gained knowledge in project management, strategic planning, and community development in wartime conditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, communities need not only resources, but also knowledge and leadership. The Community Leaders School is a vivid example of effective partnership between education, business, and local self-government \u2014 one that builds human capital and works for the country\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tetiana Marena Acting Rector, Mariupol State University<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Winners of the Community Leaders School 2.0<\/h2>\n

Grants were awarded to representatives of local self-government bodies, municipal institutions, and the civil sector from communities in the Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Lviv, Khmelnytskyi, and Dnipropetrovsk regions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Olena Khomchenko<\/strong> (Khrystynivka Community, Cherkasy region) \u2014 Modernization of the Khrystynivka Youth Cultural Center<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Kateryna Pradun<\/strong> (Bilohirya Community, Khmelnytskyi region) \u2014 \u201cIndependent\u201d: Investing in Solar Energy<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Taras Yatsunskyi<\/strong> (Zolochiv Community, Lviv region) \u2014 A Veteran\u2019s Smile<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Yana Khanashchak<\/strong> (Rudky Community, Lviv region) \u2014 Light for Health in the Rudky Community<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Oleksandr Podoliako<\/strong> (Myronivka Community, Kyiv region) \u2014 Sun Power: Energy Independence for Myronivka Academic Lyceum No. 2<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Liuba Horbenko<\/strong> (Trostianets Community, Vinnytsia region) \u2014 Energy of Movement<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Maryna Korshun<\/strong> (Makariv Community, Kyiv region) \u2014 Children\u2019s Smiles in the Makariv Youth Settlement<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Anna Krynychna<\/strong> (Kryvyi Rih Community, Dnipropetrovsk region) \u2014 School of Ambassadors: Heroes Among Us<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inna Luferenko<\/strong> (Baryshivka Community, Kyiv region) \u2014 Back2Life Hub<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Nataliia Horyova<\/strong> (Kaniv Community, Cherkasy region) \u2014 Energy-Efficient Lighting for the Kaniv Medical Center<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Oksana Bilozir<\/strong> (Bratslav Community, Vinnytsia region) \u2014 The Warmth of Energy \u2014 the Power of Sport<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Community Leaders School 2.0<\/strong> demonstrates how partnerships between business, education, and local self-government can create solutions that drive long-term community development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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