Dmytro
A computer science teacher and IT specialist. Since 24 February 2022: a defender of Ukraine, a volunteer, and coordinator of the Spletinia volunteer centre in Prešov.
Stories
Stories of people the war changed — not abstract refugees or soldiers, but people with their own dreams, fears and large hearts. Because freedom has a face.
8 stories
Rostyslav
A real estate expert who ran a travel agency. Since 24 February 2022: a defender of Ukraine and a fire platoon commander.
Roman
In 2014 he lost his home to the occupation and started over, working in construction. Since 24 February 2022: a defender of Ukraine and a unit commander.
Olena
A bank employee, then regional director of a brokerage company. Since 24 February 2022: a volunteer and cultural mediator for refugees from Ukraine.
Nataliia
A radiologist and mother of a three-year-old girl. Since 24 February 2022: a volunteer and staff member at the Migrant Support Client Centre.
Lukáš
A restaurant owner, fire safety technician and volunteer firefighter from Prešov. He regularly delivers aid to dangerous regions of Ukraine, founded „Prešov pomáha“ and is a civic activist.
Alina
An educator, speech therapist and special education teacher. Since 24 February 2022: a volunteer and curator of a responsible consumption project.
Edo
He lived an ordinary life — work, family, flying in his free time. Since the first days of the invasion: a volunteer delivering humanitarian aid to Ukraine, camouflage nets and logistics, vehicles for those defending it.