Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Initiative (WEEI)

Creating pathways to economic independence for Ukrainian women entrepreneurs affected by war

THE CHALLENGE
As the war in Ukraine continues, women are becoming primary economic providers while facing unprecedented disruption to their livelihoods. With many men engaged in military service, Ukrainian women must step into leadership roles and rebuild businesses—often from displacement—with limited resources and support networks.

OUR SOLUTION
The Women's Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Initiative (WEEI) provides Ukrainian women with comprehensive entrepreneurial support through four powerful, connected programs:
• Entrepreneurship fundamentals training
• MVP development and business validation
• Start-up acceleration and investor preparation
• Leadership skills for sustainable growth

Through our innovative digital platform, women anywhere can access world-class training, personalized mentorship, and direct connections to funding networks—transforming ideas into sustainable businesses that create jobs and economic resilience.

YOUR IMPACT
Entrepreneur Champion: $5,000
Funds entrepreneurship training for 50 Ukrainian women
Creates immediate economic opportunities for displaced families
Receives impact report with participant testimonials

Business Builder: $25,000
Launches a complete entrepreneurial leadership cohort
Supports 25 women in developing market-ready businesses
Includes virtual meet-and-greet with program participants
Company recognition on digital learning platform

Innovation Partner: $50,000
Powers a full MVP incubator program cycle
Directly enables 15-20 new women-led businesses to launch
Naming rights for the sponsored cohort
Invitation to virtual Demo Day with startup presentations
Featured impact story for your corporate communications

Transformational Investor: $100,000
Comprehensive support across all program pillars
Creates long-term economic impact for 100+ Ukrainian women
Exclusive branding throughout the digital platform
Custom impact report aligned to your ESG goals
Priority access to program graduates for business partnerships

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Engage your employees in meaningful support through:
Skill-Based Volunteering:
Business mentorship (1-2 hours weekly)
Guest workshops in marketing, finance, or technology
CV and pitch reviews for program participants
Technical assistance with business plans and market research

Leadership Development:
Employee mentors gain cross-cultural leadership experience
Develop coaching and advisory skills in challenging contexts
Build relationships with emerging entrepreneurs
Contribute directly to measurable social impact

MENTORSHIP PLATFORM
Our Mentorship for Ukraine platform makes corporate volunteering remarkably simple. Employees can sign up in just 2-5 minutes, set their own availability, and connect with Ukrainian entrepreneurs through our intuitive interface. The platform's smart-matching algorithm pairs mentors with mentees based on expertise and interests, while its flexible scheduling allows volunteers to contribute meaningfully without disrupting their professional responsibilities. Whether offering one-time guidance or building long-term relationships, your team can provide life-changing support with minimal administrative burden—all while accessing engagement analytics that quantify your company's social impact.

WHY SUPPORT WEEI?
Your support creates immediate and lasting change:
Measurable Impact: Clear metrics on businesses launched, jobs created, and economic mobility achieved
Gender Equity: Direct advancement of women's economic participation and leadership
Crisis Response: Practical, dignity-preserving support during an ongoing humanitarian crisis
Sustainable Development: Building skills and businesses that will contribute to Ukraine's reconstruction
Employee Engagement: Meaningful volunteer opportunities that leverage professional expertise

"The entrepreneurship program gave me not just skills, but confidence to restart my business after losing everything. Today I employ five other displaced women from my community."
— Olena, U Graduate, Kyiv