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EdCamp
Problem and Solution:
The non-governmental organisation EdCamp Ukraine has been working in the field of professional development for teachers at various levels of education since 2015. The organisation has actively advocated for reform in the field of professional development in the direction of democratisation, decentralisation and integrity — in order to move away from the post-Soviet vertical model and create opportunities for teachers to choose what, from whom and why to learn.
Over ten years of work, EdCamp Ukraine has become an industry leader in professional development and is the largest independent educational movement in Ukraine, bringing together more than 50,000 educators from every second educational institution. The organisation brings the community together through EdCamp-style educational events, offers modern, in-demand professional development programmes (including social-emotional learning, digital literacy, overcoming educational gaps, and strengthening resilience in times of crisis), and develops digital educational solutions that support educational reforms and help create modern education in difficult wartime conditions and distance learning.
Products and Services:
1. EdCamp Ukraine national (un)conferences — a format for professional development for teachers based on open discussion of educational trends, presentation of new materials, and training. Nine national (un)conferences have already been held in face-to-face, online, and mixed formats.
2. Regional (un)conferences — a format for professional development for educators, where participants independently determine the programme and course of the event. Regional mini-EdCamps are organised by local educators with the support of the organisation. Since 2015, 375 events have already taken place.
3. Internet Aces and Experience AI from Google.org — programmes aimed at developing digital literacy and technology skills.4. EdWay is a platform for improving teaching skills, bringing together over 75,000 users. It connects those who provide educational services in the field of professional development with those who need these services. The platform will soon become nationwide.
5. The POVIR educational platform is a child-friendly space where Ukrainian middle and high school students receive free support and assistance in identifying and catching up on individual educational gaps, enabling them to reduce educational disparities.
6. Social-emotional and ethical learning is a process through which children acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills to develop a healthy personality, understand and manage emotions, set and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Audience :
Educators in pre-school and general secondary education institutions, teachers in higher education institutions, students, parents.
Investment proposal:
EdCamp Ukraine aims to raise up to €1 million to scale its digital education solutions and expand to new international markets.Investment will support:- redevelopment and expansion of the POVIR platform, including mobile apps for students and teachers;- AI features such as user profiling, trainer–student matching, personal learning assistant tools, and Uber-model analytics;- growing the team to implement international projects and scale innovations globally.
History and mission of EdCamp
The NGO EdCamp Ukraine was founded in 2015. The founder of the organisation, Oleksandr Elkin, once saw an online announcement about the activities of the American teacher movement EdCamp and was fascinated by the idea of educational events based on the principles of democracy, non-discrimination and teacher agency, which shapes the programme of events. That is why they are called (un)conferences, as they differ significantly from traditional educational formats. So Oleksandr started this movement in Ukraine, beginning with national (un)conferences. The education community responded very positively to this initiative, and in 2015 the first wave of regional events, or mini-Camps, organised by educational institutions themselves, began. Subsequently, the organisation expanded its range of activities, and now, in addition to professional development, it also advocates for changes in education policy, has international projects and anti-crisis initiatives, including comprehensive digital solutions to overcome the challenges of Ukrainian education, in particular, the EdWay and POVIR platforms.
Company's values:
Resilience — we understand, accept and support others when they are taken out of their comfort zone, and we promote resilience practices.Continuous development — we keep up with new and relevant developments in the field of education and implement innovations.Responsibility — we acknowledge our mistakes and record them in the ‘Book of Mistakes’ so that we can later analyse them and find ways to avoid repeating them.
Description of the learning culture:
Mutual assistance — we do not shift tasks onto others, we communicate in a friendly manner and provide constructive feedback.Openness and respect — we treat everyone with care and respect personal boundaries — our own and those of others.Work-life balance — we understand that there are times when we need to give 120%, but at the same time, we recognise fatigue, both our own and that of others, and receive support from the team when needed.
Achievements of the platform:
● 9 National EdCamp (un)conferences delivered in offline, online, and hybrid formats.● 375 regional mini-EdCamps organized nationwide since 2015.● Collaboration with Google.org on “Be Internet Awesome” and “Experience AI” programs.● EdWay — a national professional development platform with 75,000+ users, soon to become a state-wide system.● POVIR — a digital platform offering free academic recovery support for Ukrainian students.● Active development of social-emotional and ethical learning programs.● A community of 50,000+ educators, making EdCamp Ukraine the largest independent teacher movement in the country.● Partnerships with UNICEF, Save the Children, UNFPA, Education Cannot Wait, International Renaissance Foundation, Raspberry Pi Foundation, and others.
Success Stories:
EdCamp Ukraine was founded in 2015 by Oleksandr Elkin, who brought the democratic, teacher-driven EdCamp model to Ukraine.The first national (un)conferences empowered educators with a new, participatory, non-hierarchical format of professional development.
As the movement grew, regional events emerged across the country, forming a national ecosystem of educators dedicated to openness, agency, and continuous learning.
Today, EdCamp Ukraine is recognized as a leader in professional development, educational innovation, crisis-response solutions, and policy advocacy — all built on values of resilience, openness, mutual support, and responsible growth.
Expectations from Collaboration:
● Sharing experience in developing digital education solutions and transferring them to the state.● Learning from EdTech companies about scaling innovations internationally.● Gaining access to expert networks, mentorship, and community-driven collaboration.● Contributing to policy-making through participation in association committees.● Presenting projects at international events, delegations, B2B meetings.● Expanding partnerships and attracting resources for large-scale strategic initiatives.
Open to partnerships:
EdCamp Ukraine is open to collaboration with:- international organisations and donors;- EdTech companies and digital platforms;- government institutions in the education sector;- universities and academic institutions;- experts, researchers, and investors.
The organisation seeks partnerships that support reform, innovation, and modern professional development for teachers and students.
Contacts EdCamp
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+380 (50) 291-25-55 - office telephone.
Head office: 61002, Kharkiv, 11 Kulykivska Street, 1st floor.
Representative office in Kyiv: 01001, Kyiv, 4 Kostelna Street, 3rd floor, office 12.
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