Mariia is a high school student and in the future wants to be involved in politics. She is interested in the history of her country, literature and art. In her free time, she participates in various projects and loves to volunteer, especially with public organisations such as Build Ukraine Together. Mariia is a graduate of EU Study Days 22 and School of Resilience 23.  By joining the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative, Mariia wants to create herself and her country even more, because she believes youth is the future.

Denys Heiko, a dynamic Abitur student at St. Paulusheim Gymnasium, considers himself to be a captivating blend of political curiosity. He has a passion for foreign languages, history, international relations, and art. Hailing from Crimea, Ukraine, later living in Chernihiv and currently residing in Karlsruhe, Germany, Denys is fluent in German, English, Ukrainian, Russian. A dedicated local volunteer, he extends a helping hand to those seeking refuge in the European Union, providing both linguistic and emotional support, often within the confines of the city hall. Engaged in various programs facilitated by institutions such as the Aspen Institute, the European Union, and the Ukrainian Pa…

Olena is a dedicated student, gifted linguist and aspiring politician. She is currently studying French, German, Ukrainian, English, and Chinese with an unwavering commitment to mastering each language as best she can. What really sets her apart is her desire to make a difference in the world. She is deeply committed to representing her country on the international stage and believes that the best way to do so is to get involved in politics. That is why she deepens her knowledge of these aspects by joining international roundtables, exchanges, and projects. She is convinced that hard work works wonders, and looks forward to bringing this work ethic to the Young European Ambassadors’ init…

Kseniia is a first-year student at Донецький національний університет ім. Василя Стуса (Donetsk National University named after Vasyl Stus), majoring in foreign languages and psychology. She is also a dedicated student at American Pearson Online Academy and English Kings Interhigh School. Kseniia’s involvement extends beyond academics; she’s launched a startup focused on eco-friendly bags and is actively engaged in volunteer work, including offering free German lessons, organising charity events, and contributing to a local newspaper. With a keen interest in politics, diplomacy, and international relations, she completed an internship at the Bundestag in Berlin and visited the Brussels P…

Polina Dvornikova is a student at Національний юридичний університет імені Ярослава Мудрого (National Law University named after Yaroslav the Wise), where she is pursuing a Bachelor degree in Law and International Law (LLB). Polina is working as a Jurist Correspondent, Deputy of Youth Council under the Mayor of Kharkiv, Ambassador to the Right of Peace at Platform for Peace and Humanity and Expert on International Relations and Politics at Civic Diplomacy Foundation. She is the recipient of an honorary academic Scholarship by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, which has allowed her to engage in research on Rule of Law, Democratic Values and International Politics Development.

Viktoriia is an International Baccalaureate DP student at New School, Georgia funded by Eastern Partnership European School Scholarship Programme. She is eager to bring diverse perspectives in addressing global issues and fostering collaborative solutions. Living in a community of people from 6 different countries and studying with representatives of 37 nationalities , she enriches the learning environment with a uniqueness of cultures. Her passion is learning social sciences, such as economics and global politics, solving community problems, cultural appreciation, and sustainability. She has demonstrated it through volunteer work and participating in projects such as ”Active G”,  “…

Sincerity, nobility, and prosperity are Alina’s key values. With a passion for solving global problems, she has consistently participated in projects aimed at providing opportunities for the informal education of young people, protecting the environment, and raising awareness of human rights in society. As a Ukrainian, she actively engaged in volunteering after the start of the full-scale war and created her own team. She genuinely believes in a better future for our society, isn’t afraid to take responsibility for her team, and knows how to enjoy life regardless of the surrounding circumstances.

Valeriia continues her studies in International Relations at the Одеський національний університет імені І.І.Мечникова (Odessa National University named after I I Mechnikov). She has a passion for learning new languages and considers her mission as an opportunity to help others and improve lives of different societies. For Valeriia, the European Union provides boundless opportunities for everyone, regardless of their social background, race, sex and education. She believes that tolerance and European values may help people to become more open to each other.

Denys is studying International Relations and Affairs. He also works as volunteer. His hobbies are Chinese, History and politics. Denys considers himself to be hardworking and patient, and looks forward to working with other likeminded young people as part of his new role as a Young European Ambassador.

Volodymyr is an Aerospace Engineering student. His motivations are geared towards the establishment of close cooperation in the field of technology between countries. The key to doing it efficiently is to apply European values and rules while cooperating. Volodymyr likes football, plays piano, and is always open for conversations with people who are passionate about what they do.

Mariia is a high school student, who is passionate about volunteering, history, art and international affairs. She is involved in a lot of youth initiatives in her town of Odessa and is keen to surround herself with highly educated people, experienced public figures, artists and volunteers. Mariia is particularly impressed by such a value of the EU as a civil society. Her sincere motivation to join the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative was to deepen knowledge in interaction between the people and the government and building a dialogue between different states and cultures. She is convinced the initiative helps to apply ideas, skills and knowledge in raising people’s consciousness, c…

Diana is a third-year student at the Національний технічний університет “Харківський політехнічний інститут” (National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”) majoring in biotechnology and bioengineering. She conducts scientific activities, and is a deputy of the Zaporizhia City Youth Council, Head of the Trade Union bureau of the institute and an active volunteer. At the same time, she seeks diverse non-formal education through “Erasmus +“ projects. Diana endeavours to maintain a healthy lifestyle, loves nature and volunteering. Taking into account all of her activities in youth organisations she hopes to achieve positive changes for her country’s future.

Anya is a student at Харківський національний економічний університет імені Семена Кузнеця (Kharkiv National Economics University named after Simon Kuznets) majoring in International Relations, and actively engages in diverse programs. Her commitment to addressing global challenges is reflected in her participation in initiatives such as a program in Prague focused on environmental issues and a program in Oslo exploring democratic processes. Undertaking specialised training for young European politicians, Anya is dedicated to broadening her understanding of international affairs. Through her proactive involvement, she embodies a passion for environmental sustainability, cultural apprecia…

Daria is a student of International Relations in Національний університет “Львівська політехніка” (National University “Lviv Polytechnic”). She has good skills in project management and organisation of events, and is the Head of the Project Department of the Students Board of her university. Daria also leads a public youth organisation “TUT” in her city, Mykolaiv, that provides different opportunities and unites young people to make positive change. She strives for democratic changes and development in her community and believes that we can make positive change in the world beginning from ourselves. Daria is excited about the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative, and she is looking for…

Kateryna-Antonina is currently pursuing her law degrees at Trinity College Dublin and Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка (Lviv National University named after Ivan Franko). Since 2018, she has actively participated in various public activities. Kateryna-Antonina has been involved in numerous projects and worked with a variety of non-governmental organisations. She was an active board member of the Legal Department within the Students’ Trade Union at Lviv National University. Presently, she is a valued member of ELSA Trinity and Rotaract Lviv International.