A new educational space, the EduHive Educational Center, has opened in Kharkiv. Created by the savED Foundation in partnership with V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University and with support from the Government of Sweden, it is the first EduHive in Ukraine to operate on the premises of a higher education institution.
The initiative represents another step in strengthening cooperation between the savED Foundation, educational institutions, local authorities, and international partners to support children and young people affected by the war.
The new space is designed not only for university students but also for schoolchildren from Kharkiv and the surrounding region. Particular attention will be given to children who, due to the war, have lost access to regular in-person learning and safe environments for development and social interaction.
At the center, students will be able to catch up on learning losses, prepare for the National Multi-Subject Test (NMT), participate in educational activities, develop their own projects, and explore future career paths.
A distinctive feature of the EduHive at Karazin University is its strong career guidance component. Located within the university, the space will allow school students to engage with the academic environment, learn more about faculties and study programmes, and participate in educational and research initiatives from an early age.
“Opening an educational center within the university is about opportunities. For graduating high school students, it’s an opportunity to explore what the university has to offer and to find their place within the community of prospective students. For teachers and educators, it’s a space for growth and new professional connections. For the university itself, it is about collaborating with international partners and building connections with the community. For our foundation, it is an opportunity to create conditions for dialogue, learning, and development. The Kharkiv region is one of savED’s priority regions, and we are ready to continue working to support the educational process,” said Anna Putsova, Co-Founder of the savED Foundation.
Tetyana Kaganovska, Rector of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, noted that the new space will help strengthen the connection between secondary and higher education while encouraging young people to pursue higher education and build their future in Kharkiv.
During the opening event, representatives of local and regional authorities highlighted the importance of sustained support for the education sector and expressed their interest in continuing cooperation with savED on future educational initiatives in the region. Discussions focused on the further development of safe learning spaces, support for children in local communities, and joint efforts to ensure access to quality education despite the challenges posed by the war.
According to savED’s study War, Education and Social Capital, nearly half of school students in Ukraine’s frontline regions study exclusively online. The research also shows that access to a quality educational environment and regular interaction with peers significantly influence young people’s sense of belonging and their willingness to connect their future with their home communities.
The new EduHive in Kharkiv is therefore more than an educational space. It demonstrates how cooperation between communities, educational institutions, international partners, and civil society organisations can create opportunities for children to learn, grow, and build their future in Ukraine.
The project was made possible through the support of the Government of Sweden. More than UAH 6 million was invested in the renovation and furnishing of the space.
