Perhaps you remember the film ‘Pass it on’? Or maybe you are close to the idea of the "Wheel of Goodness"?
Many years ago, as a businessman, I asked myself, "What can I do to make a difference in the world?"
And that's when I created and financed my first social project. Then the second, then the third... I bore all the costs of their creation myself. But soon my friends started helping me. Then their friends... As a result, for many years, I created more than ➡ forty social projects, in which many residents of Odessa (Ukraine) took part. Almost in all the created projects you can still take part today.
However, if you change the world around you for a long time, then internally you are forever changing with it. Every day you take a new step, then another... And it becomes an integral part of your life path.
Step by step I was moving towards more global projects. And finally I decided to create a global project "Charity Guide". A project that can help fight charity scammers around the world. And also help people with good intentions to find their Good Cause!
But for this project, I was in dire need of international experience in the charity sector. This is how the idea of creating social projects in Europe came about. They could not only become a launching pad for the "Charity Guide" project, but also introduce my projects in Ukraine to people from EU countries.
I will be glad if tomorrow one of you would like to stand with me on the way of changing the world around us! In the meantime, you can get acquainted with some of my projects for European countries!
p.s. You can see a short list of what we have already managed to achieve by following the link ➡ MADE TOGETHER WITH YOU
Project idea "СHARITY GUIDE" (Europe)
Do you want to do a good deed that coincides with your vision of changing the world, but can't choose an option? Are you distrustful of social funds and charitable projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to change the world, but you feel that your powers are too small to do so? Don't be disappointed, because the world, thanks to you, can become a little better! Especially for you we have created a unique project that will change all your ideas about charity.
Project idea "VOICES of those who can NEVER RETURN" (Europe)
A place of grief, where everyone could hear the faintly audible, real voices of lost children. Those who will never come back, who were taken away by the war in Ukraine...! People must remember what war is like, so that every heart and soul is torn... The evergreen wall or the labyrinth... Something that shows that life and death are very close! And barely audible children's voices... So that everyone could feel the pain that all Ukrainians feel...
Project idea "FOREST" (Europe)
The forests are leaving the planet in a hurry... Following the forests, the whole humanity will have to pack their suitcases! And despite all calls to preserve the natural balance, the response is either too little or too late! Europe, and especially Germany, has suffered from drought and bark beetle infestations in recent years. Giant tracts of forest have already been lost! But there is a way out!
Project idea "WINDOWS OF LIFE" (Europe)
This is a project about children who were destined to be born, but not to live! We started installing such windows in Odesa (Ukraine), where we equipped every maternity hospital! We hope/are confident that the police will now stop finding dead newborns in basements, bins, buried in gardens and even cesspools... The project has already saved more than one child's life! But it could also save lives in other cities and countries. However, we need financial support!
Project idea "TRAVEL IN THE DARK" (Europe)
A unique project that combines a social component with technology... A project that will help visually impaired people to travel around their cities and countries. And also transport them for a moment to the farthest corners of our planet. The idea of the project is unique. And unlike similar projects, will allow you to make a full immersion in the world, which, unfortunately, is not yet available for them...!
Project idea "ATTENTIVE PEDESTRIAN" (Europe)
Kindergartens, schools and crossings near them... These are the most dangerous places on the roads for both children and drivers! Putting warning signs on pedestrian crossings where children are concentrated could reduce accidents as much as possible. And would teach children to behave carefully on the roads! The project has already been piloted in several countries and has shown positive results!Above I have highlighted only a small part of ideas from the list of social projects, which I could implement in the countries of Europe with the support of not indifferent people, foundations, patrons!
And below i have posted the entire previously CREATED LIST OF SOCIAL PROJECT IDEAS TO CREATE IN EUROPE:
1. Projects in the field of INFORMATION and the fight against DISINFORMATION:
The aim of this direction is to inform the society, fight against fakes, support refugees through access to up-to-date data, and establish links between countries. Helping Ukrainian and European journalists to disseminate objective information...
- Fighting disinformation - co-operation with think tanks, creating information campaigns to identify and counter fakes about the war and Ukraine.
- Getting to know Ukraine - cultural projects, interactive events aimed at forming an objective idea of Ukraine.
- Conferences within the framework of information interaction between Ukraine and EU countries - organisation of discussion platforms for exchange of experience, joint initiatives in media, culture, economy.
- Legal support for refugees - providing free counselling on legal issues.
- Information support for refugees - creation of communication channels to obtain up-to-date information on rights, social benefits, employment and training opportunities.
- Organising rallies and demonstrations - to provide objective information about the current events in Ukraine, as well as to form public opinion about the current and pressing issues and problems of the situation in Ukraine.
2. Preserving HEALTH and saving LIFE:
The task is to direct resources to: improving the health care system, supporting medical facilities and implementing humanitarian programmes in Ukraine ghh support from EU countries, as well as in countries such as Romania, Bulgaria and other...
- Procurement of equipment for intensive care units and hospitals in Ukraine - supply of modern medical devices to clinics and hospitals.
- Installation of WINDOWS OF LIFE in maternity hospitals in Ukraine - expanding the network of safe places for abandoned babies.
- Assistance with the purchase of resuscitation vehicles for hospitals in Ukraine - providing medical institutions with specialised transport.
- Installation of water wells in drought-stricken countries - providing potable water to drought-stricken regions.
- Supporting medical and psychological rehabilitation centres - creating help centres for victims of war, natural disasters, trauma.
- Supporting a programme to fit prosthetic limbs - including rehabilitation of people affected by combat.
3. FAMILY and SPORTS:
Healthy lifestyles and inclusion are key aspects of this area.
- Organisation of health marathons and competitions - holding mass sports events to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Supporting sporting events for people with disabilities - funding and organising inclusive sporting initiatives.
- Information projects of the nation's health improvement - creation of educational programmes on nutrition, health, disease prevention.
- Assistance to large families in Ukraine - social support programmes, material assistance to families in difficult circumstances.
- Supporting orphanages and foster families in Ukraine - creating comfortable conditions for orphans and their integration into society.
- Implementation of inclusive playground projects - accessible spaces for children with different physical abilities.
4. ECOLOGY AND GREENING:
Working in the field of environmental protection, restoration of natural resources, participation in global environmental initiatives.
- Environmental project development - engaging scientists and experts to develop initiatives to protect the environment.
- Greening projects in Europe and Ukraine - mass tree planting, reforestation, creation of green areas in cities.
- Supporting Botanical Gardens - funding and preserving rare plant species, supporting scientific research.
- Working on a project to save German forests (from the effects of climate change) - planting new trees, protection from bark beetles and other pests.
- Combating climate change - participation in international environmental initiatives, development of programmes to reduce carbon footprint.
- Creation of environmental information programmes - educating young people on environmental issues.
- Organisation of water purification programmes for third world countries - elimination of pollution of rivers, lakes and sea areas.
- Waste reduction - popularising separate waste collection, recycling and the use of alternative materials.
- Litter picking projects - litter picking actions in green areas of cities, in public parks by water bodies...
5. CHARITY:
Directing activities towards helping the most vulnerable categories of the population: families with many children, children who have lost their parents, elderly people, people with disabilities and war victims. (European Aid for Ukraine)
- Programmes of material support for the elderly and large families in Ukraine - issuing food packages, clothes, school supplies...
- Support programmes for war orphans in Ukraine - for children who have lost one or both parents
- Financial support for treatment in Ukraine - assistance in paying for medical services, medicines, surgeries.
- Support for rehabilitation programmes - post-operative care, rehabilitation therapy, assistance with the purchase of prostheses
6. LANDSCAPING:
Creating comfortable urban spaces, supporting cultural and social projects.
- Support for creative individuals (artists, sculptors)
- Assist in the installation and coordination of creative projects (sculptures, street art, etc.).
- Installation of classic and art benches - improving urban recreation areas, supporting interesting design solutions.
- Working with sculptors to develop art-based beautification projects - funding art initiatives to beautify cities.
- Saving historical facades of buildings in Ukraine - restoration of cultural heritage objects, attracting investments in architectural restoration projects.
- Organisation of cultural festivals and fairs - development of national arts, crafts, theatre performances.
- Creating inclusive public spaces - developing urban areas that are accessible to all.
- Organisation of children's / sports grounds and recreation areas - creating a comfortable environment for children and their parents.
Email me and we can discuss other idea options with you as well!
And to learn more about the projects I have already created. And to learn more about more than forty social initiatives implemented in Ukraine, please go to the section ➡️ Social projects created by me in Ukraine.
And if you have any questions or wish to support any of the European projects, don't hesitate to contact me. Together we can do much more!
p.s. Important point - I am not a foundation or fundraiser! I am a businessman (though not a big one), who used to fund my projects on my own (the war took this opportunity away from me). But I won't be able to fund them all. And if you think that some of my projects are worth your support - dial me and we can realize them together.