Iron Change Summit for Ukrainian Teenagers
14–16 yrs · free · 31 October 2026 — 6 November 2026 · БуковельAn international summit for Ukrainian teenagers aged 14–16 temporarily living in EU countries, the USA, Canada, Turkey, Moldova, or the UK. The program includes psychological recovery, leadership development, and civic education through meetings with politicians, business leaders, artists, and athletes, plus workshops, discussions, mountain hikes, and cultural immersion. Participation is free; all costs are covered from arrival at one of the hubs (Warsaw, Budapest, Bucharest, Chișinău) to departure.
- Age
- 14–16 yrs
- Cost
- Free
- Applications
- Applications closed
- Format
- In person
- Where
- Буковель, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Türkiye, United Kingdom
- From Ukraine?
- Yes, children living in Ukraine can apply. Підлітки 14–17 років з України
- Organiser
- Iron Squad
Summit Program
- Meetings with Ukrainian politicians, business leaders, artists, athletes, bloggers, and leaders from various fields
- Training sessions, discussion clubs, and educational events
- Information about internship, study, and career opportunities in Ukraine
- Sports activities
- Mountain hikes
- Discovery of Ukrainian cultural heritage
Participation Terms
The summit is organized by Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways), and the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development. The summit will bring together over 250 Ukrainian children.
For whom: Ukrainian teenagers aged 14–16 temporarily living in EU countries, the USA, Canada, Turkey, Moldova, or the UK.
Financial Conditions
Participation is free. All costs are covered from the moment you arrive at one of the hubs (Warsaw, Budapest, Bucharest, Chișinău) until you return to it.
How to Apply
Fill out the form on the project website and upload a motivational video. For questions, contact: on the organiser's website.