



What is EDYOUKYIV?
EDYOUKYIV is an educational initiative within the EdYOUFest Global network, created to support, connect, and empower educators across Ukraine.
Born from a shared belief that education must continue even in the most challenging times, EDYOUKYIV celebrates teachers not only as professionals, but as leaders of resilience, innovation, and social transformation.
EDYOUKYIV is both:
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a movement, driven by teachers and local communities
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a structured initiative, built on governance, collaboration, and long-term vision
Together, these dimensions form a living national network dedicated to teacher development and international connection.
The Local Team
Empowering Educators Across Ukraine
A Project by EdYOUFest
What is EDYOUKYIV?
EDYOUKYIV is an educational initiative within the EdYOUFest Global network, created to support, connect, and empower educators across Ukraine.
Born from a shared belief that education must continue even in the most challenging times, EDYOUKYIV celebrates teachers not only as professionals, but as leaders of resilience, innovation, and social transformation.
EDYOUKYIV is both:
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a movement, driven by teachers and local communities
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a structured initiative, built on governance, collaboration, and long-term vision
Together, these dimensions form a living national network dedicated to teacher development and international connection.

Alona Korniienko
NeuroLanguage Coach

Myroslava Shrynyk
Teacher at N.A.I.A.U.

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The Activities
Why EDYOUKYIV?
Ukraine is a country of extraordinary cultural, linguistic, and intellectual richness.
At the same time, educators often face:
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challenging working conditions
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limited access to resources
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reduced international opportunities, especially during wartime
EDYOUKYIV exists to bridge these gaps by creating a sustainable platform that:
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supports teachers professionally and personally
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connects them to global educational communities
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recognises and celebrates their work, creativity, and leadership
Education, in this context, becomes an act of resilience.
EDYOUKYIV as a Movement
EDYOUKYIV is a teacher-driven movement.
Across Ukraine, thousands of educators work every day with dedication and courage.
EDYOUKYIV brings these voices together — transforming individual initiatives into collective strength.
A Community of Purpose
Teachers are not passive participants:
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they co-create activities
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lead initiatives
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mentor peers
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share practices and ideas
Every educator, coordinator, and partner contributes to a shared mission.
Local Roots, National Reach
EDYOUKYIV grows from the ground up:
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strong local school communities
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regional teams with distinct identities
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a unified national vision
This structure ensures diversity, inclusion, and coherence.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A Ukraine where every educator is a leader of transformation, connecting local strengths with global opportunities.
Our Mission
To create a sustainable and inclusive platform for professional growth, collaboration, and innovation among Ukrainian educators, aligned with the values of EdYOUFest Global.
Core Objectives
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Empower teachers through continuous training and mentoring
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Promote collaboration across regions and beyond
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Connect Ukrainian educators to the global EdYOUFest network
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Build a unified national voice for teacher empowerment
Our Core Values
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Inclusivity – celebrating diversity and ensuring equal access
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Empowerment – enabling educators to lead change
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Collaboration – across regions, disciplines, and borders
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Innovation – forward-looking methodologies and practices
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Sustainability – long-term impact through stable structures
These values guide every EDYOUKYIV activity and partnership.
How EDYOUKYIV Works
EDYOUKYIV combines national coordination with regional autonomy, ensuring strong leadership and local ownership.
Organisational Structure
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National Coordination Team (NCT)
Strategic leadership, partnerships, alignment with EdYOUFest Global -
Advisory Board
Ukrainian and international experts providing academic and strategic guidance -
Regional Coordinators
Implement projects locally, organise events, and support teachers -
Local School Networks
Schools and educators bringing EDYOUKYIV to life on the ground
Programmes & Activities
EDYOUKYIV responds to real educational needs through targeted initiatives:
Key Activities
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Teacher Empowerment Series
Monthly online events with Ukrainian and international educators -
Regional & National Events
Workshops, mini-EdYOUFest gatherings, collaborative activities -
Ukraine EdYOUFest Online Week
Annual virtual conference showcasing innovation and teacher voices -
Research & Publications
Blog articles, magazine contributions, regional newsletters -
Mentoring Network
Support for emerging teachers through peer and expert mentoring
Partnerships
EDYOUKYIV collaborates with:
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universities and teacher training centres
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academic institutions and researchers
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NGOs and educational associations
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companies supporting education and innovation
All partnerships are based on:
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shared values
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ethical transparency
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long-term impact
Looking Ahead
EDYOUKYIV aims to become a national reference point for teacher development in Ukraine.
3-Year Roadmap
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Year 1 – Foundation
Regional coordinators appointed, teacher series launched -
Year 2 – Expansion
National partnerships and first Ukraine EdYOUFest Online Week -
Year 3 – Consolidation
First EDYOUKYIV National Conference and major publications
Join EDYOUKYIV
Whether you are:
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a teacher
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a school or university
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an organisation or partner
EDYOUKYIV welcomes collaboration.
Together, we build bridges —
between regions, countries, and futures.









