1.7 million young people have left Ukraine: what the government offers to encourage their return.

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Matviy Bidny, stated that about 1.7 million young people have left Ukraine since February 2022. He relies on data from the State Border Guard Service and explains that there has been no dramatic increase in departures due to traditional factors of autumn activity at the border.

The situation with youth departures

According to inkorr.com: Many young Ukrainians are leaving the country to participate in internships and educational programs, planning to return. It is also worth noting that athletes are more actively going abroad in the autumn as the competitive season begins. However, despite the minister's optimistic statements, businesses in Ukraine are facing a shortage of young specialists in various sectors, which adds pressure to the labor market.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports provides citizens aged 18-22 the opportunity to cross the border freely in the hope of encouraging young people to return to Ukraine. The minister calls on young people to return with new skills for the development of businesses and communities. To achieve this, a network of youth councils and the Easy platform with information about opportunities for self-realization in their homeland have been created.

Opportunities for youth

Various job vacancies, internships, volunteer programs, and grants are offered to young Ukrainians through the Easy platform. The minister emphasizes the importance of perceiving Ukraine as their homeland, encouraging youth to return for career development and self-realization.

The Ukrainian authorities are actively responding to the situation with the departure of youth abroad but do not consider it catastrophic. The Minister of Youth and Sports urges young people to return to Ukraine by offering various opportunities for personal and professional growth.