The Vocational Counseling Center for the Disabled in Kramatorsk received a $10,000 loan from WNISEF and Oschadbank to enhance operations and create job opportunities for individuals with disabilities as part of the 'Affordable Loans for Social Enterprises in Eastern Ukraine' initiative.

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The Vocational Counseling Center for the Disabled "Drukarskyi Dim," located in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, has become the first recipient of funds from the "Affordable Loans for Social Enterprises in Eastern Ukraine" initiative. This loan is dedicated to acquiring new equipment that will enhance operational capabilities and create employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the region. The center aims to offer them decent wages while simultaneously improving the local social infrastructure.

Under the guidance of Executive Director Yurii Melnyk, Drukarskyi Dim plans to utilize the loan to launch new products, including paper cups, which are in high demand due to current market conditions. This expansion not only aims to diversify the center's activities but also to provide sustainable employment solutions for the disabled community.

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Ukraine's social enterprise sector has been evolving in response to both economic challenges and social needs. This growing industry is characterized by its focus on addressing social problems while operating under sustainable business models