Raiffeisen Bank’s CSR projects recognized among the best in Ukraine
Two charitable initiatives by Raiffeisen Bank — Smilyvi and Kids Safe Heaven — were named winners of the national Responsible Country 3.0 competition, organized by leading marketing and communications media outlet MMR.ua, with support from Delo.ua.
For the third year in a row, Raiffeisen Bank has remained the largest humanitarian donor among Ukrainian banks. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, the bank’s total aid has reached UAH 1.7 bn.
“A company’s values are the best compass for philanthropy. A project should align with what your business believes in and stands for. That’s when it becomes authentic and earns trust. At Raiffeisen, we support initiatives that are meaningful for the country and its people — and where we can make a real impact,” said Daria Dovhoteles, CSR Manager at Raiffeisen Bank.
About the Award-Winning Programs:
- Kids Safe Heaven — Winner in the category Support for Those Affected by War.
This initiative aims to improve living conditions for children affected by the full-scale invasion. It provides grants of up to UAH 200,000 for rehabilitation, medical treatment, education, psychological support, as well as repairs to schools and the purchase of medical equipment for hospitals. Over the past two years, 63 grants have been issued, totaling UAH 12 million. - Smilyvi — Winner in the category MMR Editors’ Choice. This grant program has been running since 2022 to support veteran entrepreneurship. Since its launch, 217 entrepreneurshave received funding, 153 of whom are veterans. The total investment from the bank has exceeded UAH 20 million. Smilyvi helps veterans and their families start their own businesses and reintegrate into civilian life through entrepreneurship.
Responsible Country is an annual competition that honors the most effective CSR solutions implemented by Ukrainian businesses. This year, over 80 social initiatives from across the country participated, highlighting the vital role of the corporate sector in Ukraine’s recovery and social support during wartime.
