For Ukraine’s Independence DayBoosta Shared Stories of Its Employees’ Volunteer Initiatives

Boosta, a holding IT company, makes social responsibility an integral part of its corporate culture. The company’s employees actively engage in volunteer initiatives both individually and as a team, implementing projects of various scales — from small activities to large-scale systemic support for Ukraine.

Ahead of Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day, Boosta shares the stories of colleagues who dedicate their free time to volunteering.

Taras’s Story: 3D Printing Parts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Taras Smyrnov, SEO Specialist at Boosta, has been with the company for over four years. Outside of work, he focuses on 3D printing parts for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). What started as a hobby of printing toys for his child evolved into volunteer work after he discovered the “Print Army” initiative. To contribute, he underwent additional training and began producing critical components.

To join the initiative, Taras purchased a 3D printer from Boosta’s corporate store using the company’s internal currency, Boosta Coins. Between June and August 2025, he produced over 30 kg of details: training weapon models, drone containers, and small adapters. Seeing his results, Boosta organized another Boosta Coins fundraiser to purchase a second printer, which will double production volumes and scale the impact of his support.

“I’m very grateful to my colleagues for their support and trust in my project,” says Taras.

Marta’s Story: Making Energy Bars for Soldiers

Marta Rykhal, Billing Manager at Boosta, has worked at the company for over six years. Every month, she participates in the company’s Ukrainian Victory Support initiative, through which Boosta allocates funds to support volunteer efforts by employees and their loved ones. For 20 out of the program’s 36 months, Marta has received financial assistance to produce energy bars for the Arm Forces of Ukraine.

So far, more than 230,000 bars have been made, with up to 20,000 sent to the front lines each month. The main ingredients are honey, nuts, and dried apricots.

Currently, the biggest challenge is funding, as grant programs that previously supported the initiative have ended. According to Marta, even ₴2,000 – ₴3,000 can cover up to 25% of the necessary ingredients for two weeks of steady production.

“We lacked funds for a batch of ingredients, so I decided to ask for help. The support I received allowed us to meet our immediate needs and continue producing the next batches,” Marta adds.

Alina Fedotova, Head of Communication at Boosta, comments:

“Taras’s and Marta’s stories are not unique. It’s essential for us to systematically support those who help the country and make their work even more impactful. The Ukrainian Victory Support program has been running since 2022, providing financial assistance to employees engaged in volunteering. Over this time, 628 requests have been funded for a total of ₴3.5M+, with another 114 requests worth ₴815,000 approved in just the first half of 2025.”