The Platform for Social Change is a leading organization dedicated to advancing social entrepreneurship and sustainable economic development in Ukraine since 2015. Our mission is to empower individuals, organizations, and enterprises to create innovative solutions for pressing social challenges, fostering inclusive economic growth and social impact. Through education, mentorship, and strategic investment, we support social enterprises at all stages—helping new ventures launch, assisting established enterprises in scaling, and strengthening rural economies. Our initiatives address unemployment, rural poverty, economic integration of displaced populations, and environmental sustainability. By fostering collaboration between civil society organizations (CSOs), local governments, and businesses, we build a resilient social entrepreneurship ecosystem that drives long-term community transformation. What We Do At the Platform for Social Change, we combine capacity-building, financial support, and strategic mentorship to equip social entrepreneurs with the skills and resources needed to drive meaningful impact. Our core focus areas include: 🔹 Supporting Emerging Social Enterprises – Providing training, grants, and advisory services to help early-stage social businesses grow sustainably. 🔹 Scaling Established Social Enterprises – Offering mentorship, capacity-building, and improved access to finance to strengthen existing social businesses. 🔹 Promoting Regional and Cross-Sector Collaboration – Facilitating knowledge exchange and partnerships to develop a unified, thriving ecosystem for social entrepreneurship. 🔹 Rebuilding Communities through Social Enterprises – Supporting post-war recovery efforts by helping communities rebuild supply chains, reintegrate displaced workers, and foster social cohesion. 🔹 Driving Social Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas – Partnering with CSOs to unlock economic potential in rural regions and empower local entrepreneurs. 🔹 Empowering Youth through Entrepreneurship – Providing young people with the skills and opportunities to launch social enterprises, foster inclusion, and contribute to economic growth.

Our organization has extensive experience designing and delivering educational programs that empower young people through social entrepreneurship, rural development, and economic inclusion. We focus on equipping youth with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to create sustainable social enterprises, enhance employability, and foster civic engagement. Key Areas of Expertise & Experience 📌 Promoting Rural Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Training local public authorities and social service providers to support youth better and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Establishing business incubators to drive innovation in agriculture and food industries. Providing mentorship programs for young entrepreneurs transitioning into social business models. Strengthening youth-led NGOs and CSOs to incorporate sustainable business strategies into their operations. 📌 Advancing Social Entrepreneurship for Youth Delivering practical training programs to equip young people with the tools to develop social enterprises that address community challenges. Supporting youth-led initiatives through incubators, mentorship, and funding opportunities. Offering seed grants to young entrepreneurs to help them launch and scale impactful social businesses. 📌 Empowering Young Women in Entrepreneurship (NEET Group Focus) Developing entrepreneurial skills among young women in the NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) group. Increasing the social inclusion and employability of young women through tailored educational programs. Expanding the number of female entrepreneurs through targeted business development support. Enhancing the training capabilities of youth workers to support young women in entrepreneurship. Future Areas for Cooperation & Development As part of our continuous growth, we are keen to expand our cooperation in the following areas: Digital & Green Entrepreneurship: Integrating digital skills and sustainability practices into youth entrepreneurship programs. Civic Engagement & Social Innovation: Developing youth leadership programs that promote active citizenship and policy advocacy. Through strategic partnerships, we aim to scale our impact, expand educational opportunities for youth, and foster long-term cooperation in empowering young change-makers.