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Sustainable agriculture
25.06.2025
In war-affected regions of Ukraine, rebuilding local economies starts with empowering those at the heart of their communities. In Pryluky, a Swisscontact-supported training brought together over 30 women, displaced persons, and unemployed individuals to explore agribusiness as a path to recovery.

This initiative is part of the Empower AgriWomen project, which aims to strengthen the economic resilience of women living in rural areas, especially those affected by war. The training brought together over 30 participants from the district to explore tools for launching successful agribusinesses. 

Сapacity-building training session in Pryluky

Building Confidence and Competence

"The Empower AgriWomen project is designed to expand economic opportunities for women in rural communities impacted by the war. We focus on equipping participants not only with knowledge but with actionable tools—from business planning to accessing financial resources."
Andrii Sukhostavets, Partnership Coordinator of Swisscontact in Ukraine.
Andrii Sukhostavets, Partnership Coordinator of Swisscontact in Ukraine

Volodymyr Chernov, Head of the Pryluky District State Administration, stressed the importance of empowering women in the agricultural sector as a critical driver for the region's recovery and growth. 

Volodymyr Chernov, Head of the Pryluky District State Administration

Education as a Platform for Economic Change

The Pryluky Vocational Lyceum, an active partner of Swisscontact’s initiatives, plays a key role in building local capacity for professional development and entrepreneurship. The school hosted the event and shared its experience in implementing Swisscontact EdUP project. 

"We’ve seen how motivation increases when training is directly linked to real-life business goals. Our collaboration with the EdUP project has allowed us to introduce relevant educational programs, and today’s event continues our shared efforts to transform learning into a launchpad for entrepreneurship. "
 Anatolii Doroshenko, Director of the Pryluky Vocational Lyceum
Anatolii Doroshenko, Director of the Pryluky Vocational Lyceum

Practical Tools for Real Change

Participants explored current grant programs, financial planning, and the development of business models tailored to agricultural entrepreneurship. The training focused on helping future entrepreneurs assess their capabilities, access support systems, and navigate uncertainty with greater confidence. 

Сapacity-building training session in Pryluky
2025 - 2028
Ukraine
Sustainable agriculture, Labour market insertion, Upskilling and Reskilling, Entrepreneurial ecosystems
Empower AgriWomen 
The project strengthens the Ukrainian agricultural sector by supporting female farmers in the Chernihiv region with training, resources, business contacts, and financing opportunities. This enables them to build successful small enterprises and contribute to food security. 
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