CREATE UKRAINE

CREATE UKRAINE aims to bring change-makers – young Ukrainians who have acquired valuable international experience – back to their homeland to apply their skills in building a robust economic system and implementing vital reforms and overcoming the challenges of war.

The programme was launched in 2024 as a pilot initiative to engage Ukrainians with international experience in the public sector. Over two years, Create Ukraine has helped 34 professionals return to work in Ukraine and has expanded from one ministry to nine government institutions.

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Driven by ambitious career goals, young people increasingly leave their home countries in search of opportunities.

Create Ukraine aims to bring back talented Ukrainians who have gained valuable international experience.

In 2024, 10 professionals took part in the pilot phase of the program, joining the team of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and implementing dozens of projects across key areas, including investment, SME development, labour market, EU integration, scaling public-sector initiatives, and transparent communications.

In 2025, In 2025, Create Ukraine scaled up: 24 professionals joined nine ministries and government offices, working on priority national projects, Ukraine’s recovery, and the country’s EU accession process.

The pilot phase of Create Ukraine is co-funded by the European Union and the Government of Lithuania within the framework of the EU4Youth program, aimed at supporting young people.

The second and third stages of the programme are funded by the Lithuanian Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Fund.

The programme is implemented by the Lithuanian International Partnerships Center (CPVA) together with the KSE Foundation, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania and in close cooperation with the Government of Ukraine.

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