Mykhaylo Melnyk

The Platform for Social Change is a dynamic organization committed to advancing social business development since 2015. Our mission is to make social entrepreneurship a platform for the development of local initiatives for global change. Key Areas of Focus Nurturing New Social Enterprises: Providing comprehensive support through grants, tailored training, and advisory programs to empower innovative social SMEs at their inception., Scaling Established Social Enterprises: Offering strategic mentorship, coaching, capacity-building, and improved access to financial resources to ensure the sustainability and growth of existing social SMEs., Driving Regional Collaboration: Facilitating the exchange of best practices and fostering partnerships among social enterprises across Ukraine, creating a unified ecosystem for shared success., Empowering Communities Through Resilient Social Enterprises: Developing strategic blueprints to address post-war recovery challenges, including rebuilding supply chains, reintegrating displaced workers, and promoting community social cohesion., Advancing Social Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas: Collaborating with civil society organizations (CSOs) to unlock the potential of social entrepreneurship in rural communities, driving sustainable economic growth and community development., Fostering Youth Empowerment Through Social Entrepreneurship: Cultivating the entrepreneurial potential of Ukrainian youth to drive social cohesion, create employment opportunities, enhance inclusion, and reduce inequality, ensuring the next generation is equipped to lead impactful change.