In a significant philanthropic move, Binance Charity, the charitable arm of the renowned global blockchain ecosystem Binance, has teamed up with Superhumans Foundation, a notable non-profit organization, to launch a series of educational initiatives aimed at aiding Ukrainian citizens affected by war. The collaboration is set to make a substantial impact, with Binance Charity committing $150,000 to the cause.
The educational initiative, tailored to aid war-impacted individuals, is designed as an intensive entrepreneurship program targeting aspiring entrepreneurs and graduates keen on launching or enhancing their businesses. Spanning a three-day course coupled with a month of subsequent mentoring, the program is structured to recur every two months. It is expected that approximately 100 participants, encompassing civilians and veterans alike, will complete the program, with an estimated 30% projected to start their businesses thereafter.
Addressing a specific need within the veteran community, a unique peer-to-peer program is being launched for discharged military personnel eager to build veteran communities locally. This initiative aims to train 50 veterans to form their own groups by the end of 2024, fostering a supportive environment for reintegration into civilian life. The ambition extends further, with plans to scale the peer-to-peer model to support a staggering 100,000 veterans over the next three years, following its successful pilot at the Superhumans Center.
Empowering Ukrainian Entrepreneurs
Additionally, the partnership aims to set up a social franchise to assist war victims and veterans in starting their own businesses. This project underscores the importance of nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset among war-affected individuals, enabling them to integrate their skills into civilian life effectively. The initiative will include the establishment of dedicated spaces within the Education Center to facilitate networking, personal development, and interactive educational activities.
Kyrylo Khomiakov, Binance’s Regional Head for CEE & Central Asia, emphasized the importance of supporting war victims, stating, “Extending aid to war victims is an essential measure to facilitate their healing, recovery, and prosperity. We are privileged to unite with Superhumans in providing this assistance and optimism to individuals who have gone through terrible suffering. Binance Charity has resolved to support the Superhumans Center, an organization dedicated to offering Ukrainian war victims the prospect of a renewed, fulfilling life. We remain steadfast in our belief that our initiative and investment will generate opportunities for numerous individuals to kick-start new chapters in their lives.”
Olga Rudnieva, CEO of Superhumans Center, highlighted the holistic approach of the initiative: “Superhumans Center is happy to announce our partnership with Binance in the area of veterans’ reintegration into civilian life. It’s important not only to give people the best prostheses and highest-quality rehabilitation – we aim to ensure that they have a reason to leave their apartments. Mobility and independence for people with disabilities are not only about medical services, it’s also about having a stable source of income, interacting with colleagues, and feeling needed in society.”
Binance Charity continues to demonstrate its commitment to leveraging Web3 for social change, promoting accessible education and research, and advancing solutions for local and global humanitarian impact. The organization has already supported over two million beneficiaries through its various projects. This collaboration between Binance Charity and Superhumans Foundation marks a significant step forward in supporting Ukrainian war victims, offering them not just immediate aid but also long-term opportunities for growth, independence, and reintegration into society.
