Unique costumes, adaptive clothing for the military: what business Ukrainian women are creating during the war

Thanks to the MHP-Hromada Charitable Foundation and the Do Your Own business idea competition, Ukrainians can to receive a grant to start their own business. MHP-Gromada toldwhat areas of entrepreneurial activity are chosen by domestic women choose,  reports UNN.

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According to the representatives of the charitable foundation, the winners of the "Do Your Own" business idea competition, having received a grant, not only not only provide for themselves and develop the community, but also bring the Victory closer.

For example, an embroiderer with 20 years of experience Tetyana Panasenko from Vinnytsia uses a new embroidery machine to create unique costumes that promote Ukrainian culture. And Kateryna Kokot, who left Irpin for Myronivka because of the war, creates not only custom-made models but also sews adaptive clothing for the military in her renovated KaTur clothing workshop . clothing for the military.

"Such examples will remind you that there are always opportunities to develop. And to be with Ukraine in heart and deeds," summarized MHP Community summarized.

READ MORE: The winner of "Do Your Own" winner scaled up her confectionery business 

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At the end of May, the organizers of the of business ideas for entrepreneurs in small towns and villages "Do Your Own" announced the the winners of the 2023 edition. This year, the MHP-Community Foundation, which organized the competition, supported 80 business projects  for a total of over UAH 7.4 million.

A total of 615 applications were received from small entrepreneurs from all over the country. In particular, most business ideas were submitted in Kyiv (22%), Cherkasy (12%), Dnipro (11%), Vinnytsia (9%), and Lviv (9%) regions. regions.

The main criteria for selecting the winners were innovation of projects, economic component, creation of new jobs, social significance, and involvement of IDPs in business or work. Grant support was provided to support was provided to both existing businesses that are expanding or relocating, as well as entrepreneurs who have a business idea and are just looking for funding for its realization.

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MHP-Hromada is a Ukrainian charitable foundation that started its activities in 2015. Its main mission is the integrated development of communities. The geography of its activities includes 12 regions of Ukraine: more than 700 towns and villages. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine , the Foundation has been systematically supporting people who in the war zone, Ukrainian defenders and rescuers, communities, hospitals and maternity homes, charitable institutions that take care of orphans and the elderly, as well as people who have lost their homes and livelihoods due to the war and livelihoods.