We are excited to introduce the new winners of the Talents for Ukraine grant program by KSE Foundation!
⭐️Denys Khrystov is a TV host who has dedicated himself entirely to volunteering since the beginning of the invasion. He evacuates civilians from front-line and near-frontline areas, focusing on vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children. Denys helps them find shelter, organizes transport evacuations, invests his own funds, and raises donations to purchase armored vehicles. In addition, he creates documentary films about the war. His short film 1 % of War, directed by Mykola But, has already gained attention, and now Denys and his team are working on a new film, Hirnyk, which will depict the realities of civilian life when the front line approaches dangerously close to home.
«Dark times give rise to bright people», comments Denys.
⭐️Mykhailo Tomchuk is an innovative educator in the field of computer science and robotics, developing STEM education and shaping technical skills in students. In 2022, his team won the «Technological Future of Vinnytsia» competition, which enabled them to receive 10 robotics kits for the creation of an elective course «Basics of Robotics.«In 2023, with the support of the school’s director, Oksana Chovhan, he organized a seminar for educators aimed at developing technological education in the region. Recently, Mykhailo’s team won the regional robotics competition by developing parts for the mBot robot.
«My best investment is knowledge», emphasizes Mykhailo.
⭐️Vitalii Zapeika is a serviceman, writer, playwright, and screenwriter who has been defending Ukraine for almost six years. Even on the front lines, he continues to write. During his service, he has published three books, one of which, Babakh na vsyu holovu (Boom in the Head), was written just two months after the start of the tragic events and recounts the first three days of the invasion. In his works, Vitalii combines his military experience with deep reflections on war, conveying its realities through the lens of personal emotions. He is also working on new projects, including monologues and scripts for theater and film.
«The most important thing is to believe in yourself and stubbornly pursue your goals», notes Vitalii.
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