Nearly 480 household owners have received microgrants from the Ukrainian Red Cross to start or rebuild their businesses

The Ukrainian Red Cross continues to support people striving to rebuild their lives and secure a stable income. As part of the “Reboot: Expanding Employment Opportunities” programme, 478 household owners have already received a total of UAH 47.8 million in microgrants to implement their business plans.

The programme supports individuals who have lost their jobs, been forced to leave their homes, or whose businesses were destroyed due to the war. Launched in 2024, it focuses on promoting microenterprise development among internally displaced persons (IDPs), veterans, their families, and other vulnerable groups.

Applicants were selected through a two-stage process. The first round concluded in July 2025 and covered eight regions as well as the city of Kyiv. The second round was held in Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kirovohrad, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Ternopil, Cherkasy, and Khmelnytskyi regions, as well as in Kyiv.

The supported businesses operate across a range of sectors, including repair services and workshops; beauty services — hairdressing, cosmetology, and manicure; food service — cafés and bakeries; production and retail — plumbing supplies, construction materials, children’s goods, and beauty products; education and childcare services; livestock farming, beekeeping, and crop farming.

The Reboot programme is implemented by the Ukrainian Red Cross with support from the Spanish Red Cross, Danish Red Cross, and Swiss Red Cross.