Ukrainian veterans leadership program at Yale expands after pilot

The Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Yale University's Jackson School of Global Affairs have signed a five-year agreement to expand the Ukrainian Veterans Leadership Program. This program, which began as a pilot at Yale in April 2026, will now run through June 2031 and offer 11 cohorts with two groups per year. Over the five years, the program aims to train more than 200 Ukrainian veterans at Yale University.

Jim Levinsohn, Dean of the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, expressed pride in supporting these veteran leaders, highlighting the faculty and senior fellows' commitment to sharing their knowledge and expertise on history, economics, political science, leadership, and global affairs. The partnership builds on the successful pilot program that brought together 15 Ukrainian veterans for a five-day learning experience covering modern leadership, communication, ethics, international relations, and Ukraine's role in global affairs.

Svitlana Hrytsenko, head of the Ukrainian Veterans Leadership Program at the foundation, confirmed the successful completion of the pilot stage and emphasized that the five-year agreement transforms the program into a systematic, long-term initiative. The foundation plans to announce an open competition for the second cohort in the near future, with eligible Ukrainian veterans expected to apply to develop their leadership skills and contribute to Ukraine's recovery and development.