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«My Community: Together with Kernel» — The Power of Change in Communities
Support initiatives from across Ukraine — educational, inclusive, environmental, and cultural projects that are already transforming lives!
Transforming Communities Together!
«My Community: Together with Kernel» is a unique program created by the Together with Kernel Charitable Foundation in partnership with the My City platform.
What the
«My Community» Program Includes
- Training in fundraising, communication, and teamwork
- Crowdfunding on the mycity.one platform
- Pitching events to present final project proposals
- Co-financing for the best initiatives
- Real implementation of projects in communities
Who the program is for:
- Proactive community members
- NGO, library, and school representatives
- Youth leaders
- Veteran and inclusive initiatives
- Everyone with an idea to improve their community
How to Join the Program
The program goes through several stages — from submitting your idea to full implementation in your community.
1
Submit Your Application
Fill out the online participation form with a description of your project idea.
2
Training and Mentorship
Take part in training sessions on fundraising, communication, and teamwork.
3
Crowdfunding
Raise funds on the mycity.one platform with community support.
4
Pitching
Present your project to an expert panel.
5
Co-financing and Implementation
Receive financial support from Kernel and bring your idea to life.
First Wave — in Numbers
674
thousand UAH
Raised through crowdfunding
33
Projects
received co-financing
38
Teams
completed the training
6
Communities
with supported initiatives
1
Strong program
shaping the future
Project News:
«My Community»
Helpful Resources
Check out the additional project materials.
Regulations on the 2025 program
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Projects within the competition
We implement various initiatives and projects in eight strategic areas that ensure comprehensive development and support of communities.
