Ukrainian Educational Hub in Poland

The mission of the Ukrainian Education Hub in Poland is to promote integration into the local community of Ukrainians who are currently in the territory of this country.

Project was created for citizens of Ukraine, which as the result of the aggression by Russia, were forced to leave their homeland and are currently in Poland.

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“Stepping into a job”

Your First Step to Work in Europe

We created this project to help Ukrainian youth aged 16–24 who have relocated to Poland or Germany take a confident step into adulthood. We help you understand which career suits you best, how the European labor market works, and what real opportunities exist for learning and development.

What we do:

We listen to young people — through focus groups we learn what they know about their rights, education and work, what really concerns them, and what they lack.

We developed and launched a unique platform STEPTOJOB (steptojob.org) — a free digital platform for you, where we’ve gathered the best tools:

Career guidance test — A unique methodology recognized by Ukraine’s National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences. It determines your competency profiles, intelligence types, soft skills and career inclinations from a catalog of over 1,000 careers!

Individual career roadmap — A clear, interactive path with 11 consecutive steps: career guidance assessment, CV building, video introduction recording, certificate uploading, mock interview, goal mapping, mentor matching, and more. Career counselor support is available at certain steps.

Interactive CV — Based on test results, the platform automatically builds an interactive CV with the option to edit manually. Your CV can be exported as PDF or shared via link. The platform automatically translates your CV into other languages (including Polish, German, and English).

The platform also offers two types of courses, adapted separately for Poland and Germany:

5 labor market integration courses — labor market structure, youth employment rights, how to search for jobs, create a CV and pass job interviews, business etiquette, documentation requirements, informal education, internships, and more. Each course consists of 4 lessons, totaling 20 lessons for each country. All courses are available in multimedia format, allowing you to take them at any time and at your own pace, 24/7.
50 profession-specific courses built on real market demand, tailored separately for Poland and Germany. Each course provides insight into what a working day looks like in your chosen specialty, where to study and find work, and career prospects in that profession.We conduct 40 workshops in 10+ cities across Poland and Germany — organizing direct communication and practical meetings between youth, educators, and parents with industry experts.

We provide support through a “reverse call center” model — conducting individual online consultations on career guidance and helping you progress through platform stages together with career counselors.

We work towards measurable outcomes — carefully tracking how participation in our project increases youth confidence, motivation, and knowledge about their future careers.

The project is implemented by our team: Pro Futuro Foundation — the Ukrainian Educational Hub in Poland, together with COZZ (Centrum Organizacji Związków Zawodowych), Hub of Sustainable Development, and UNI Europa with the financial support of the European Union under the European Social Fund+ (Social Innovation Initiative) program.

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U for U: Supporting Ukrainian Teenagers and Youth in Education

U for U is a project for Ukrainian children, teenagers, and young people living in Poland. It provides access to educational, career, and volunteering opportunities while supporting skills development, engagement, and personal growth.

The project is implemented by Pro Futuro Foundation and the Ukrainian Education Hub in Poland in partnership with UNICEF.

Through U for U, participants can take part in educational events, training sessions, workshops, consultations, volunteering initiatives, youth programs, and online courses. These activities help young people better understand the Polish education system, access support, develop new skills, and feel more confident in their new environment.

One of the key components of the project is volunteering. Teenagers and young people can learn about volunteering opportunities in their cities, how to participate safely, what rights volunteers have, and how volunteering experience can support their future educational and professional pathways.

The project also offers activities focused on communication skills, teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, financial literacy, career guidance, and social engagement.

For students who need additional academic support, U for U provides preparation for the Grade 8 exams, including mathematics, Polish, and English.

Another important component of the project is the UPSHIFT social innovation programme. It helps young people turn their ideas into real social initiatives. Participants work in teams, identify challenges within their communities, develop solutions, learn project planning, present their ideas, and take action together.

The project also supports an advocacy campaign that gives teenagers and young people an opportunity to speak about issues that matter to them, including education, adaptation, rights, and life in Poland. It creates space for their voices to be heard and helps them better understand their own needs and opportunities.

U for U is a space where young people can learn, ask questions, meet others, find support, and discover new opportunities in Poland.

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Zéro Fake. Media Literacy Portal for Ukrainians in Poland

The Ukrainian Education Hub in Poland, together with the Pro Futuro Foundation and with the support of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, has launched Zéro Fake, a digital media literacy platform created to support Ukrainians in Poland in the face of information overload and disinformation.

Today, Ukrainians living abroad are exposed to a multilingual information environment every day. The constant flow of news, messages in messengers, and social media content can cause anxiety, fatigue, and confusion, while distinguishing reliable information from manipulation becomes increasingly difficult. Zéro Fake is a space where users can calmly verify news, understand the difference between facts and manipulation, and learn how to navigate information noise with confidence.

What the portal offers

Zorian, your media literacy assistant

Zorian is a friendly digital assistant that helps users understand news and information in a simple and accessible way. It explains how fake news works, what to pay attention to in a text, where to find reliable sources, and how to distinguish facts from emotional pressure. Zorian is available 24/7 and ready to support users at every step of the information verification process.

Zéro Fake Check. Verify a news story in 5 steps

A step-by-step tool that helps users assess the credibility of any piece of information:

identify the source of information
check the date and context
find confirmation of facts
analyze the emotional tone
draw an informed conclusion

At every stage, Zorian provides guidance and prompts users to ask the right questions before accepting information as true.

Media literacy test

The portal includes a short test that helps users better understand their information literacy skills:

assess your level of media literacy
identify situations in which you are most vulnerable to information traps
discover your strengths and areas for improvement

The test results provide useful guidance on what skills can be further developed.

Offline trainings and online courses

The website includes a calendar of offline trainings in Poland and free online courses on media literacy and critical thinking. Users can choose the learning format that suits them best, either attending in person or completing courses online at their own pace.

Why it matters

Disinformation affects not only what we think but also how we feel. Constant exposure to unverified information can be exhausting, increase anxiety, and undermine trust. Zéro Fake was created to:

reduce the impact of disinformation
strengthen critical thinking skills
support emotional resilience
help maintain peace of mind

Join us

The Zéro Fake portal is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At any convenient time, you can take the media literacy test, verify information through Zéro Fake Check, or interact with Zorian.

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UA4YOU. Information and Support Portal for Ukrainians in Poland

UA4YOU is a comprehensive information and support portal created to assist Ukrainians living, working, or staying under temporary protection in Poland. The platform was developed by the Ukrainian Education Hub in Poland together with the Association of Innovative and Digital Education of Ukraine in cooperation with Ukrainian civil society organizations and partners to provide quick access to reliable and up-to-date information on the most important aspects of everyday life.

The portal was created in response to the need for a single trusted source of information that helps Ukrainians navigate the Polish system of services, opportunities, and support. At the same time, UA4YOU promotes cooperation among Ukrainian organizations across different regions of Poland and strengthens connections within the Ukrainian community.

The platform provides practical information across 12 thematic sections covering the most relevant topics for Ukrainians:

education for children and adults
employment and self-employment
psychological support
health and medical services
social assistance and benefits
legalization of stay
documents and consular services
programs and opportunities for Ukrainians in Poland
business creation and development
housing and everyday life
pets
opportunities for civil society organizations

In addition to providing practical information, the portal helps Ukrainians maintain strong connections with Ukraine. The platform features information about Ukrainian schools, cultural events, community initiatives, educational opportunities, and activities for the Ukrainian community throughout Poland.

An important component of UA4YOU is support for civil society organizations. The portal helps Ukrainian organizations promote their services and activities, find partners, and coordinate their work across different regions of Poland.

The project’s goal is to increase awareness among Ukrainians, facilitate adaptation and integration processes, expand access to educational, professional, and social opportunities, and strengthen the Ukrainian community abroad.

UA4YOU is an open platform that is continuously updated and developed in response to the needs of Ukrainians in Poland, providing convenient access to relevant information and services in one place.

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Social Media for Teens

U for U Project (2024–2025)

Main activities of the “U for U” project

* Information campaign targeting teens and youth in Poland, including Ukrainian refugees and other nationalities, particularly those not attending Polish schools. The campaign aims to convey the importance of attending Polish schools and exploring opportunities for personal development. The campaign utilizes popular platforms such as the project website “U for U” (with content for teens in manga graphic style), the UNICEF “Spilno” website for parents, and social media channels like Instagram, Telegram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, along with offline methods. Key components include partnerships with Ukrainian influencers and thought leaders, webinars, online and offline events, professional educational consultations, and targeted advertising. This comprehensive approach ensures broad reach and engagement, motivating youth to continue their education and interact actively.

* Educational consultations as part of the information campaign offer practical support to teens and their parents in preparing documents for admission to Polish educational institutions, including clarifying requirements and application processes. The consultations cover topics such as children’s rights to education, access to language courses, inclusive learning, and recommendations for addressing discrimination or bullying.

* Online and offline events, including workshops, training sessions, art studios, gaming meetups, and movie screenings, aimed at skill development and socialization, including Minecraft Education activities.

* Webinars featuring lawyers and psychologists from the organization Right to Protection, well-known Ukrainian TV host and public activist Oleksandr Pedan, and singer-songwriter Svitlana Tarabarova.

* UPSHIFT program trainer network development: 20 three-day training sessions across different Polish cities, and the selection and implementation of 13 youth projects supported by mini-grants. This initiative successfully created a platform for developing youth initiatives to address pressing social challenges.

* Psychological support: webinars, online/offline events, and consultations with specialists on adaptation, stress management, and anti-bullying strategies.

* Career guidance and testing, including the use of the free Career Guidance Platform https://hryoutest.in.ua, providing Ukrainian students in Poland with support in choosing future professions. Testing helps identify interests, skills, and professional potential, while consultations incorporate current market trends to build an effective career path.

* U-Report (https://europe.ureport.in) is a UNICEF digital platform providing young people with a unique opportunity to participate in surveys, share opinions, and actively influence critical social changes in their communities. The platform creates a space for open dialogue, enabling youth to engage in decision-making processes and highlight pressing issues.

* Online Courses for Youth cover essential topics such as quality education, health and well-being, communication, digitalization, career guidance, sex education, intercultural communication, tolerance and human rights, “Stop Bullying!” (separate courses for parents and children), decent work, and economic growth.

The courses are currently under development.

Podcast “Youth Speaks” — honest conversations with Ukrainian teens and youth about what truly matters to them. Topics range from health and education to careers and relationships, with guests sharing insights and practical advice.
The communication server “Youth Speaks” (t.me/govorymo_my) is a virtual space created specifically for teens, where they can discuss various important topics, share helpful advice, and provide support to each other in a friendly and open atmosphere.

Mission of the “U for U” Project:

The project aims to create favorable conditions for Ukrainian teens in Poland, fostering their adaptation, personal development, and active participation in societal life.

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FREE Polish language learning platform for Ukrainians🇵🇱

The Association of Innovative and Digital Education, with the support of the Deloitte Poland Foundation, has developed a FREE platform for learning the Polish language for one million Ukrainians who moved to Poland due to the war.

The Lingva Polska platform was created to:
🔺help Ukrainians overcome the language barrier;
🔺 have the opportunity to find a decent job in Poland;
🔺to start a new life and develop in a new country

Free A1, A2, B1, B1+, B2 courses are available on the platform, which are based on the unique methodology of Ukrainian polyglot and psycholinguist Vitaly Zubkov, who knows more than 20 languages.

What can you find on Lingva Polska?
🔹 25 thousand different exercises;
🔸popular phrases that you can use every day;
🔹stylish visualizations;
🔸dialogues read by professional native speakers;
🔹video instructions on how to study;
🔸40 thousand users.

🤩With no doubt, we announce that Lingva Polska is the FIRST platform in the WORLD for learning the Polish language for Ukrainians🇺🇦

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We invite you to participate in the online project "Work in your field"

The project is conducted by the Ukrainian Educational Hub in Poland with the support of the US Embassy in Warsaw. During November 2023-January 2024, 10 online employment events and conversation clubs to improve the English language will be organized for refugees from Ukraine.

The cycle of 5 employment lectures will be held twice, so if you are unable to attend any lecture, you have the opportunity to do so later.

The interactive employment course is now available.

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We invite you
to the series of online meetings
"Strategy of Life: Self-Care Program for Ukrainians"

As part of this project, which is initiated by the UN Refugee Agency and the Ukrainian Education Hub in Poland, 15 online psychological self-help events will be held during the fall of 2023 for Ukrainian refugees living in Warsaw and the Masovian Voivodeship.