Creating Opportunities for Ukrainian Refugees

The team at Manifesto Market wanted to do something to support Ukrainian refugees by providing job opportunities. They began an initiative to support the opening of a restaurant by a Ukrainian chef or entrepreneur and offered space in Manifesto Anděl for the first Ukrainian restaurant, which opened in three months time.  Manifesto's investment is estimated at $40,000, including a six-month free lease and initial fit-out.

Among 12  applications was first-time restaurateur Anna Temnenko with her concept called Barva--that stands for Color in Ukrainian. Blue and yellow dominate the décor and the menu features traditional Ukrainian fare including borscht, Varenyky and Syrnyky. Temnenko works alongside her family members as well as refugees found on Telegram and Facebook refugee groups.  

Temnenko  graduated from the University of Economics in Prague with a degree in Business and Management. After her studies, she worked in an agency that dealt with employment of…