Andrii Matiukha supported the “Ticket to IT” workshop in Dnipro for children from vulnerable groups

The masterclass brought together 65 children from different parts of Ukraine. Most of them were internally displaced, children of military personnel, orphans, and teenagers from other socially vulnerable groups. For the participants, the masterclass was a unique opportunity to directly explore the IT field and experience its practical aspects. 

During the event, children worked with real tools and learned about startups, marketing, web design, hardware programming, video editing, IT project management, motion design, and visual storytelling. Each session included practical exercises and guidance from mentors. The final cases allowed participants to test their skills and try working in teams. Several teenagers received invitations to join the GoFriends IT Academy IT camp for free. “The children demonstrated incredible enthusiasm and responsibility. The final logical test showed a high level of preparation among all participants, which is rare. We want every child to have the opportunity to realize their potential in IT, develop skills, and feel that their ideas matter,” said organizers of the event.

Andriy Matyukha continues to support educational programs for Ukrainian teenagers

The IT Kids program, under which Build Up operates, has been running since 2023. During this time, more than 1,100 children have received free training. The New Python course was completed by 352 participants, including 156 children of military personnel and displaced families. The Scratch course provided basic IT knowledge to 780 students.

The Dnipro masterclass continued the series after Kyiv and Stryi. According to Andrii Matiukha, his foundations will continue to develop the educational direction and create more opportunities for children who have been deprived of access to quality education due to the war.