CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION PROMPRYLAD

Promprylad Foundation: Building Ukraine's ecosystem for economic resilience and human-centered recovery Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine Focus areas: economic resilience, workforce development, women's entrepreneurship, veterans' reintegration, inclusive recovery, community-led development Who we are? We are a team of Promprylad, an innovative centre for regional growth, transformed from an old gas plant in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. It is a cross-sectoral ecosystem-blueprint where business, local authorities, policymakers and citizens cooperate to drive national renewal - a model replicable in Ukraine and beyond. The full-scale war has created major economic, social and demographic c... read more Promprylad Foundation: Building Ukraine's ecosystem for economic resilience and human-centered recovery Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine Focus areas: economic resilience, workforce development, women's entrepreneurship, veterans' reintegration, inclusive recovery, community-led development Who we are? We are a team of Promprylad, an innovative centre for regional growth, transformed from an old gas plant in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. It is a cross-sectoral ecosystem-blueprint where business, local authorities, policymakers and citizens cooperate to drive national renewal - a model replicable in Ukraine and beyond. The full-scale war has created major economic, social and demographic challenges, which leads to significant demography crises and disruptions in the business environment. We address those challenges by equipping individuals with practical skills, empowering entrepreneurs and fostering a new wave of innovative businesses. We are targeting mostly: Early-stage entrepreneurs lacking structured education and funding Business owners looking to refine and scale their models People in need of reskilling and upskilling to secure employment Veterans, IDPs, women entrepreneurs At the heart of our work is a simple belief: Ukraine's recovery will depend not only on rebuilding infrastructure, but also on rebuilding human potential. Through education, entrepreneurship support, reskilling, inclusive spaces, and community-based rehabilitation, Promprylad Foundation creates practical pathways for people to return to work, start and grow businesses, reconnect with society, and contribute to the country's future. The challenge we are working with Due to Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, the country is facing profound economic, social, demographic, and security challenges. Millions of people have been displaced, businesses have been disrupted, veterans are returning to civilian life with complex needs, and vulnerable groups face additional barriers to employment and economic participation. Ukraine is experiencing a structural labor market crisis: companies face growing personnel shortages, labor productivity remains low compared to neighboring European economies, and unemployment is especially high among internally displaced people, veterans, women with children, and other underrepresented groups. At the same time, the war has changed the role of local communities. Cities like Ivano-Frankivsk are no longer only places of refuge, but also platforms for adaptation, recovery, entrepreneurship, and new models of social cohesion. Promprylad Foundation responds to these challenges through an integrated ecosystem approach that combines practical skills, entrepreneurship, inclusive infrastructure, and cross-sector partnerships. Our approach 1. Cross-sectoral collaboration. At Promprylad, we bring together diverse voices to co-create solutions: civil society, businesses, and public institutions act together around shared goals. In that way, the response to the crisis becomes faster, more flexible, and more sustainable than any single sector could achieve alone. 2. Community Hubs. Promprylad is more than a building - it is a thriving ecosystem where social innovation meets business, creativity drives recovery, and communities shape their own future. We are cultivating a new culture of openness, in which people share their experiences. 3. Scaling impact outside the community. From the very beginning, Promprylad was designed not just as a local project, but as a replicable model - a blueprint that other cities and communities could learn from and build on. Support from GlobalGiving will help Promprylad Foundation scale its holistic recovery model and reach more people affected by the war. Our current priorities expand reskilling and employment programs for vulnerable groups; support more women entrepreneurs with mentoring, education, and inclusive workspaces; develop adaptive sports and recovery infrastructure for veterans and people with disabilities; strengthen local partnerships between civil society, business, education institutions, and public authorities; create a replicable model of community-based recovery that can be adapted across Ukraine. Our long-term vision: Promprylad Foundation is building more than a center. We are building a model of recovery where economic resilience, social inclusion, and human potential reinforce each other.