Anton BOCHAROV, Ukraine
PROJECT: ‘uLocal’ IDPs Assistance Platform for Legal and Psychological Support

Anton is passionate about providing new technologies into such spheres as fintech, edtech, and civil society. He is experienced as a Start-Up Creator and Project Manager.  Anton is also committed to civic activism and as such founded the Public Organization “Country of Digital Initiatives” which aims to bring digital education to citizens of Ukraine.  Indeed, Anton believes that continuous education is of vital importance to a strong and healthy society.  His ‘lifelong learning’ philosophy has driven him to make the most of educational opportunities for himself and consequently he has already taken courses from top Universities – Stanford and British Oxford.

Anton is interested in everything related to machine learning and Artificial Intelligence. He explores ways in which these can find solutions to the most urgent of society’s needs.

“Project uLocal is my attempt to help people who have lost everything due to the war. Using my knowledge, experience in project management, team building skills we can create modern service to help IDP’s with their issues” – Anton BOCHAROV

‘uLocal’ IDPs Assistance Platform for Legal and Psychological Support

Fellowship Summary: Development of a digital platform that will facilitate IDPs and those willing to offer assistance to IDPs (in terms of psychological support, legal counselling, and other services) to post requests and opportunities, enabling a volunteer-based matching of services with demands of IDPs.

Anton Bocharov’s Fellowship project, uLocal, is a digital platform created to support Ukraine’s growing population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) by connecting them with verified legal and psychological experts offering free or discounted services.

Launched in 2023, uLocal acts as a smart matchmaking system. IDPs can search a growing database of professionals – currently 24 lawyers and 14 psychologists – filtering by specialty, service type, and location. Each expert profile includes ratings and reviews, allowing users to make informed choices. Once matched, users can securely message the professional and leave feedback afterward. The platform also features a built-in discount system to ensure services remain affordable.

In its first three months, uLocal attracted 965 visitors, nearly 150 registered users, and helped resolve 25 individual cases – mostly related to legal questions about social benefits, housing, and financial assistance. With each resolved request, uLocal not only helps IDPs navigate an unfamiliar system but also reaffirms their right to support and dignity in the face of displacement.

Fellowship Programs 2022
Country Ukraine
Areas of Interest Community mobilisation
Service provision
Topics Civic tech & digital transformation
Responding to communities’ urgent needs
Support to IDPs and vulnerable groups
Project duration August 2022 - February 2023

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