«I am a person who does not give up!» – The Story of Svitlana Dubovyk

This is the story of Svitlana, a woman who survived a drone attack in Kherson. The injury changed not only her body, but also her mindset, her attitude toward life, and her relationships with those around her. She lost her sense of security, but not her strength. Svitlana endured pain, fear, rehabilitation, and an inner struggle to prove that even when it seems like everything is lost, there is always a chance to recover. Her path is a story about both the horrors of war and resilience. It’s about Kherson, where courageous people continue to live and work despite constant shelling. It’s about a love for life that helps you endure even when you feel like you have no strength left.

The Power of Two: The Story of Artem and Tetiana Komisarchuk. Part 2

In this part of the interview, we’ll hear from Artem’s wife, Tetiana Komisarchuk. This is the story of a woman who was always by her husband’s side: receiving the worst news, holding the family together, caring for her beloved, helping his brothers-in-arms, and volunteering. Her story is that of a wife and mother who experiences trauma alongside her husband while remaining his strongest support.

The Power of Two: The Story of Artem and Tetiana Komisarсhuk. Part 1

In this part of our series, we speak with Artem Komisarсhuk, a veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He survived being a prisoner of war, endured severe injury and amputation. Despite all this, he found the strength to return to life and rejoin into society. Artem shares his story of struggle, a long and difficult recovery, emotional roller coasters, and the path he took to accept himself again. This is the story of a man who survived and find new meaning in the most difficult circumstances.

TogetherDoFest, how Europe Day was celebrated in the capital

Europe Day has been celebrated in Ukraine for many years, and this year is no exception. On May 25, Mystetskyi Arsenal brought together many public figures, experts, CSO representatives, Kyiv residents and guests to celebrate the Together We Act Fest festival organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine. The celebration was the leading event of the All-Ukrainian communication campaign on EU support for civil society and independent media in Ukraine “Together We Act. Together we are Europe”, which started on May 3 and will last until the end of July 2024 in all regions of Ukraine. 

The love for people. Evelina Slyvynska talks about the activities of «Action and Trust»

Mrs Evelina talks about how life prompted her to establish a charity foundation and tells us some of the insights on how the work is organised. She also shares some of the touching stories of people she helps.

Svitlana Pochepets: Pearls are my way of decorating the world and helping the Ukrainian army

For Svitlana Pochepets, a resident of Kyiv, the first two weeks of the occupation were the most terrifying in almost two years of large-scale Russian-Ukrainian war. Although the occupiers did not enter the village of the dacha where she lived with her family because of its good geographical location, it was unbearable to leave through a Russian checkpoint, to see the destroyed buildings, the foreign flag and to hear the enemy language.