Vitalina is a graduate in International Political Economy from the University of York in the UK, with a passion for political science research, particularly aspects concerning security matters in Europe and poverty eradication policies in developing countries. Over the past year, she has actively engaged in numerous youth-oriented activities aimed at promulgating accurate information regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine at various leading UK universities, such as King’s College in London, and the University of York. Additionally, Vitalina has continued advocating for EU values among young people in her home country. In 2022, she demonstrated exemplary leadership by spearheading a student…

Solomiia is a second-year Bachelor degree student of Law at Національний університет “Острозька академія” (National University “Ostroh Academy”). She is an active individual with leadership qualities and civic consciousness. She is part of the European Solidarity Corps and the Ukrainian Volunteer Service. Her ambition is to provide a mechanism for the protection of human rights and European values.

Solomiia is keen on learning new languages and exploring various cultures. She believes in the significance of globalisation and peaceful settlements of international disputes for world sustainability and intercultural communications. Moreover, she is passionate about the idea of preventing corruption from thriving in her homeland. Solomiia assumes that there will emerge an economic soar and awareness of the importance of social justice. In this way, she participated in the Watson Institute Social Entrepreneurship Basecamp that was aiming to empower up-and-coming social entrepreneurs to make the world a better place in which to live. As part of the team, she outlined the situation with c…

Sofiia is a student of the Faculty of Journalism at Чернівецький національний університет імені Юрія Федьковича (Chernivtsi National University named after Yurij Fedkovich). She is also looking forward to attaining a degree from St. Cloud State University in the United States. Sofiia is currently working as a project manager for the League of Tolerance organisation, part of Erasmus+. She understands the importance of expanding opportunities for young people, and therefore organises various educational projects in her region and shares information about Ukraine in the UK.

Rostyslav is a Master’s degree student of Management of Foreign Economic Activity at Державний торговельно-економічний університет (State University of Trade and Economics). He has participated in a variety of international conferences and training and has experience in active social work. Rostyslav completed an internship in the project management department of the Klitschko Foundation. Since 2019, he has been a project coordinator at an NGO, and has published two articles on fake news and media literacy.

Oleksandra holds a Bachelor degree in Biology from the Національний університет “Києво-Могилянська академія” (National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”). She actively participates in projects aimed at prophylaxis of HIV and empowerment of vulnerable communities both as a volunteer and as a young professional. Her participation in short-term youth exchange programs in Armenia and Poland played a crucial role in her career development and international networking. She looks forward to pursuing a Master’s degree in order to become a public health specialist.

Marta is a recent graduate of the double Master’s degree in International and EU Law. Her priority spectrum in the legal sphere is Company Law (currently – sustainability in corporate structure), where she has honed her skills during multiple internships in Lithuanian law firms. Additionally, she has been working for elaboration and improvement of Apple Maps in Germany and France as a team lead. For a long time, Marta has participated in and arranged a variety of voluntary projects in her community as the President of the School Council, a member of a scout organisation, and Miss Ukraine 2019 finalist.

Mariana is a multifaceted personality who is currently studying for a Bachelor degree in Political Science and Economics. She was a member of the non-governmental organisation “Ukrainian Volunteer Service”, the world’s largest non-profit international youth-run organisation “AIESEC” and her motto in life is “If not now, then when? If not you, then who?” In 2021, Mariana became a Young European Ambassador, with the hope of coming one step closer to completing her mission of creating a prosperous Ukraine with an active society and making the world a better place in which we can all thrive. She is convinced that joint effort is the key to success, as we are, indeed, stronger together!

Mariia has been a Young European Ambassador since 2021, as well as a FLEX alumna ’18. After her exchange year in the United States, she was a FLEX City Representative in her hometown Voznesensk in Ukraine, and later in Budapest, Hungary. Mariia completed her Bachelor degree in International Relations at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest. She is pursuing her Master’s degree in International Relations at the Central European University in Vienna, Austria. Among other experiences, Mariia interned at the Mostar Summer Youth Program and completed a traineeship at GLOBSEC.

Lidiia is a determined student at Національний технічний університет України “Київський політехнічний інститут імені Ігоря Сікорського” (National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” ) where her aim is to study the best EU digitalization and e-governance practices and promote them in Ukraine. Having received a Bachelor degree in Public Administration, she strives to understand how good policies are made in the world of fast-changing technologies. Recently, she organised the first E-Governance competition in Ukraine, involving the E-governance for Accountability and Participation (EGAP) program, the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Ministry …

Kateryna holds a Bachelor degree from the Jagiellonian University in the field of International Relations and Area Studies. During her studies, she participated in a variety of academic activities, such as the Jagiellonian University Model United Nations project as well as an Erasmus+ student exchange programme at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest. In 2020, Kateryna graduated from the MA International Security and Development (ISAD) programme of the Jagiellonian University. She had a chance to cooperate with the Kosciuszko Institute Association as an intern in the Cybersecurity Programme Area and perform tasks focused on the organisation of the flagship project of the Institute: Europ…

Ihor is a second-year Bachelor degree student at the School of International Economic Relations and Travel Business of Харківський національний університет іменi В.Н. Каразіна (Kharkiv National University named after V.N. Karazin). He is a young student with great ambitions, perfect charisma, and clear goals. Last summer, he completed an internship at the Department of International Cooperation at Kharkiv City Council, became a Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung scholarship holder, and participated in an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange. What is more, Ihor is actively engaged in students’ activities at his faculty, being a Deputy Head of the Student Scientific Society and coordinating a number of projects….

Diana is in her third year of studies, working towards a Bachelor degree in Social Work at the Київський національний університет iменi Тараса Шевченка (Kyiv National University named after Taras Shevchenko). She volunteered as a peer-to-peer consultant in the Teenergizer organization. Since 2019, she has been a U-Report Ambassador. Diana enjoys spreading information about opportunities for youth and volunteered as an ambassador of the World’s Largest Lesson in 2021. Her interests include environmental issues, human rights, and social policy.

Arina holds a Master’s degree from the Полтавський національний педагогічний університет імені В.Г. Короленка (Poltava National Pedagogical University named after V.G. Korolenko) in the field of Philology (English and German Languages). Arina is very proud of her academic exchange at Københavns Professionshøjskole – one of the central universities of Denmark. She currently works as a Lead Specialist of the International Office at the Poltava National Pedagogical University where she is developing the international strategy of the University and consults young people regarding their studies abroad. Besides this, she occupies the position of a project manager at the Territory of Ideas NGO …

Anzhelika works as an in-house lawyer at an agricultural company having gained experience working as an intern at Linklaters LLP, the Prosecutor’s office, and a variety of local law firms. She is working towards a Master’s degree in International Law at Національний університет “Одеська юридична академія” (National University “Odessa Law Academy”). Anzhelika is also enrolled on an anti-corruption course at the Національний університет “Києво-Могилянська академія” (National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”), which she looks forward to utilising in her role as an assistant to the Deputy of the City Council. Anzhelika is also a graduate of the Leiden University Arbitration Course. In her…