Ukraine Foundation
Inspiring Change, Driving Impact
Empowering Individuals and Strengthening Communities
At the Ukraine Foundation, we believe in the resilience of individuals and the strength of communities, particularly in times of crisis. Our programs focus on empowering individuals displaced by war to rebuild their lives, contribute to their communities, and participate in economic and social development.
We achieve this through employment-driven public policies and by fostering entrepreneurial ventures. By supporting policies that create job opportunities and provide access to essential services, we help displaced individuals regain stability and integrate into new environments.
Additionally, we champion entrepreneurship as a path to self-reliance, offering guidance, funding, and resources to help individuals start and grow their own businesses.
Our work ensures that societal cohesion is preserved, even in challenging times.
In response to the challenges posed by war and displacement, the Ukraine Foundation prioritizes programs that empower individuals to regain stability and contribute meaningfully to society. Through targeted programs, the foundation supports multiple endeavors:
> We empower war-affected individuals by providing them with opportunities to develop skills, access training programs, and participate in initiatives that enhance their employability.
> We work closely with governments and stakeholders to shape employment-driven public policies, ensuring displaced individuals can integrate into local and international job markets.
By creating opportunities for displaced individuals to thrive, we not only support economic resilience but also foster hope and possibility for a brighter future.
> We encourage and support entrepreneurial ventures, providing guidance, financial assistance, and networking opportunities to individuals looking to establish their own businesses.
> We foster innovation-driven solutions that help both individuals and communities rebuild and thrive.
Learn how you can contribute to our mission of empowering individuals and communities.
Milan: Natalie Shkarban At Ukraine Recovery Conference’s Milan Preparatory Business Forum
On 5 March 2025, Milan hosted the pivotal “On the Road to URC 2025” business forum, marking a significant milestone in the lead-up to the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) scheduled for 10–11 July in Rome. This preparatory event convened over 550 representatives from 23 countries, including government officials, international financial institutions, and private sector leaders, to strategize Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and economic revitalization.
Keynote speakers included Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal (via video message), First Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, and Lombardy Region President Attilio Fontana. Their addresses underscored the urgency of mobilizing international investment and fostering public-private partnerships to rebuild Ukraine’s infrastructure, energy systems, and industrial base.
Discussions at the forum focused on several strategic areas:
• Investment and Financing: Exploring mechanisms to attract foreign capital, including risk insurance and government incentives.
• Energy Resilience and Green Transition: Promoting sustainable energy solutions and the development of a green energy system in Ukraine.
• Industrial Production and SMEs: Enhancing local manufacturing capabilities and integrating Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises into global supply chains.
• Infrastructure and Housing: Reconstructing critical infrastructure and providing housing solutions for internally displaced persons.
The event also highlighted collaborative initiatives such as the partnership between Lombardy and Zaporizhzhia regions and the presentation of a master plan for Mykolaiv’s recovery.
This Milan forum set the stage for the upcoming URC 2025 in Rome, which aims to consolidate international support and secure tangible commitments for Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts.
Bern: The Federal Council Releases Ukraine Country Programme 2025-2028
The Federal Council plans to invest long-term in the reconstruction of Ukraine and is providing CHF 5 billion for this purpose in the period from 2025 to 2036. For the first phase up until 2028, CHF 1.5 billion has been earmarked. This will be financed as part of the IC Strategy 2025–28, and was approved by Parliament in late 2024. For the second phase (2029–36) the Federal Council is reviewing additional sources of financing for the remaining CHF 3.5 billion.
The Federal Council has approved this Ukraine Country Programme 2025–28 for the first phase. It is designed as a strategic framework for the support and reconstruction of Ukraine and implements the legislative programme for the period 2023–27 (measure 91). It draws on Switzerland’s long-standing presence in Ukraine and combines established international cooperation instruments, such as humanitarian aid, development cooperation and peacebuilding with new approaches such as humanitarian mine action and targeted reconstruction. A focal point is Swiss private sector engagement in order to leverage expertise and innovation for the recovery and to mobilise investment.
Our Fellows Supporting the Innovation Program
Serhii Muravitskyi, Non-Resident Associate Fellow, Technology
Serhii Muravitskyi is a Ukrainian international relations expert, currently based in Chongqing, China. With over eight years of experience living and working across China and Japan, he is deeply committed to fostering cross-cultural understanding and building international partnerships.
He currently serves as the Manager of International Relations and Cooperation at Kyivska Polytechnika (Chongqing) Applied Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., where he leads collaborations between Chinese and Ukrainian universities, research institutes, and enterprises. His work includes international project management, government relations, multilingual communication, and expanding global cooperation initiatives.
Previously, Serhii Muravitskyi held key roles as a Market Expansion Manager at IAM Group Ltd. and as an Official Adjudicator for the World Record Certification Agency (WRCA), representing the organization at record attempts and international events throughout Asia.
He is fluent in English, Chinese, Ukrainian, and Russian. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Xiamen University, and a Specialist Diploma in Translation/Interpretation from V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. His academic journey was supported by several prestigious scholarships, including the Chinese Government Scholarship and Confucius Institute Scholarship.
In addition to his professional and academic pursuits, Serhii Muravitskyi is active in cultural outreach. He creates educational video content exploring Chinese traditions and language, amassing a strong following on social media. He has also appeared on Chinese public television programs, participating in Mandarin and representing the Ukrainian perspective in cultural dialogues and international exchange segments.
Beyond work, Serhii Muravitskyi enjoys acting, photo modeling, traveling, mountaineering, and leading youth-focused volunteer programs. His diverse experiences reflect a passion for meaningful global connection and cultural exchange.
Paul Demian, Associate Fellow, Innovation
Paul Demian is a seasoned R&D professional with extensive experience in the medical device industry. In his current role as R&D Scientist and Project Manager, he drives cross-functional innovation projects. He previously worked as Research Scientist at the company’s Applied Development Department in Japan for 2 years.
Paul Demian holds a PhD in Chemistry and Physical Chemistry of Polymers and a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry both from Le Mans University, and a Master’s degree of Chemical Technology and Engineering from the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute at the National Technical University of Ukraine.
He speaks English, French, Ukrainian and Russian and has notions of Japanese.
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