Better Opportunities for Ukraine’s Recovery

Helvetas support Ukraine’s long-term recovery by strengthening human capital, supporting businesses, and rebuilding infrastructure.

Over the years in Ukraine, Helvetas has become a strategic actor in the country’s economic recovery and development.

people gained new vocational skills through short-term courses, boosting their competitiveness in the labour market

entrepreneurs and self-employed people expanded their businesses with grant support, strengthening sustainable local growth

enterprises in war-affected communities piloted an employment model for people from vulnerable groups

people saw living conditions improve as water, wastewater and power systems were restored

people repaired damaged homes or workspaces through the Repair Hub initiative

people use community warming points each year as part of winter preparedness

Helvetas’ Strategic Priorities in Ukraine

Economic Recovery

Helvetas builds a resilient economic ecosystem as part of Ukraine’s long-term recovery. Together with public institutions, business associations, and the private sector, we promote inclusive employment models through internships, short courses, and SME support. 

We also conduct nationwide labour market assessments and translate insights into policy solutions that help improve services for veterans, IDPs, youth, and persons with disabilities, making Ukraine’s labour system more adaptive and evidence-based.

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Private Sector Development

Helvetas brings its global experience in Public Private Development Partnerships in Ukraine, aligning the needs of business and communities to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

We build partnerships in logistics, construction, transport and agriculture, combining data-driven insights to provide government with scalable models for economic recovery. 

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Human Capital Development

Helvetas strengthens Ukraine’s economic recovery by investing in people. Through skills development, adult learning, and institutional partnerships, we ensure that human capital becomes the foundation of systemic change. Data-driven approaches help align education and employment systems with real market needs.

Over 740 adults have already completed reskilling programmes. In 2025–2026, another 1,300 participants are expected to complete training, strengthening regional labour markets and contributing to Ukraine’s long-term economic resilience.

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Infrastructure Reconstruction

Helvetas supports Ukraine’s recovery through durable solutions that combine engineering expertise, municipal capacity, and social impact. By restoring water and wastewater systems, housing, and public facilities, we create the conditions for people to return and for local economies to restart.

Together with local authorities, businesses, and international partners, we are shaping a reconstruction model that is resilient, climate-smart, and scalable — laying the foundation for sustainable recovery across the country.

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About Helvetas 

Helvetas is part of a network of independent development organizations. With head offices in Switzerland, Germany and the USA, Helvetas is working in 35 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. We bring about real change in the lives of over three million disadvantaged people every year. In Eastern Europe we implement development projects in the areas of good governance, economic perspectives, green transition and humanitarian response.