Youth Organization

Understanding Europe Ukraine

Our team in Ukraine consists of motivated volunteers who are part of the European Youth Parliament . As in other project countries, we conduct Understanding Europe Crash Courses and aim to strengthen the students‘ democratic competences and to get to know the history, institutions and opportunities for participation of the European Union. Over the past years, we have held several events for new trainers and have cooperated with the European Youth Parliament to conduct courses not only in schools but also as a part of the EYP sessions in the country.

Coordinators

Anzhelika Stelmakh

Coordinator

For me as a Coordinator of Understanding Europe Ukraine, it’s an honour to lead the whole nation community - individuals who are seek to widely introduce Europe to Ukrainian youth through our courses. I believe that Understanding Europe Ukraine is a platform for young people to recognise their personal as well as social values, demonstrate democracy principles in daily actions, deepen knowledge in such areas as media literacy, active participation, social and climate justice, human rights etc. and build mutual connections with the rest of Europe. At such a difficult time we stand together united around the common goal - become stronger. Ukraine is an irreplaceable part of Europe and that's what we prove every day.

Hanna Leshchenko

Coordinator

I joined Understanding Europe as a trainer, hoping to find a way to utilise my public speaking skills by talking to school students about relevant societal topics. However, I discovered much more – a space for project management, stakeholder engagement, advocacy and, what is much more important, building real human connections. I found a supportive team, both nationally and regionally, to work closely with on promoting mutual trust, respect and resilience among European nations, and it is an honour for me to lead this mission by being a Coordinator of Ukrainian chapter.