Olena left her hometown because of the occupation. She settled in Zaporizhzhia and looked for work.

She soon found out about the eRobota grant program and decided to give entrepreneurship a go. She chose to open a fast-food restaurant.

Olena had already put together a business plan and made a presentation to the commission, so she was able to get the financial support she needed to make her dream a reality.

In just a few months, the new business was up and running. Now the woman plans to expand her company and create a network of similar businesses.

She encourages other IDPs not to be afraid to apply for grants and move forward with confidence.