Nearly 270 vulnerable households have received microgrants from the Ukrainian Red Cross to develop or restore their businesses

Support is being provided to those who were forced to flee their homes, lost their jobs, or had their businesses destroyed. These individuals now have the opportunity to take part in the Reboot: Expanding Employment Opportunities programme, which launched in 2024. The Ukrainian Red Cross, in collaboration with the Spanish Red Cross, is supporting micro-entrepreneurship initiatives among internally displaced persons, veterans and their families, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.

The competition was held across eight regions and the city of Kyiv. A total of 268 participants successfully completed all the required stages and pitched their business ideas, securing places on the final list of grant recipients. The total amount of grant funding awarded is UAH 26.8 million. In some regions, participants have already received their microgrants and begun launching projects in the local labour market. Others have signed the Grant Agreement and are awaiting the transfer of funds.

Whether it’s an apiary, a children’s centre, a hairdresser’s salon, a small printing company, textile production, or the manufacture of orthopaedic products, the Ukrainian Red Cross has supported a wide range of activities and helped people develop businesses that are important and valued by their communities. It is worth noting that the Reboot programme is supported by international partners such as the Spanish Red Cross, the Danish Red Cross, and the Swiss Red Cross.

A new call for participants for micro-grant support will open soon. Stay tuned for our upcoming events. Learn more about the programme here.