During our recent mission to Kyiv, the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry & Commerce had the pleasure of meeting with Petr Base, Country Director of Helvetas Ukraine – an independent Swiss development organization making a profound impact across Ukraine 🇨🇭🇺🇦.
Helvetas has been actively supporting Ukraine’s recovery efforts by focusing on private sector development through systemic market and value chain interventions. Their work spans urgent humanitarian relief and long-term economic resilience.
🏠 Emergency shelters,
💧 Access to clean drinking water,
🧱 Home repairs – supporting thousands across regions like Kyiv and Kharkiv via the REFAUK program.
Beyond immediate aid, Helvetas drives labor market recovery and SME support:
💼 Creating jobs and building local capacities in partnership with Ukraine’s State Employment Service,
📚 Developing vocational education programs,
💶 Offering grants and 🎓 internships through the Skills Alliance initiative.
These actions contribute to stronger, inclusive, and resilient communities — a mission fully aligned with our Chamber’s values.
Support for Ukrainian SMEs
• Co-implementation of grant and mentoring programs
• Matching Czech investors with vetted Ukrainian SMEs
Workforce Development
• Tailored vocational training
• Cross-border internships and apprenticeships
Joint Reconstruction Projects
• Infrastructure rehabilitation in affected regions – water, housing, energy
Labor Market & Business Research
• Joint studies to guide Czech investors and policymakers
Sustainable Development & ESG
• Promoting ESG-compliant investments and connecting them with Helvetas projects
Joint Events & Delegations
• Organizing B2B forums and missions in Kyiv & Prague to accelerate partnerships
🌍 With trusted partners like Helvetas, we continue building bridges between Czech expertise and Ukraine’s recovery needs – from skills development to sustainable investments.
➡️ Stay tuned for more collaborative initiatives advancing recovery, resilience, and renewed business between our two countries.
"Visit of our Member – Helvetas Ukraine in Kyiv"
