Yana, born and raised in Chernihiv, Ukraine, embarked on a journey to China and the Czech Republic, honing her language skills and appreciating the power of education. Despite distance, she remained connected to her roots and felt the impact of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

 

Driven to help, Yana volunteered with Ukrainian refugees in Prague while staying connected to her hometown. As a primary link with a language and cultural exchange center in Chernihiv, she recognized the importance of education in empowering young people.

 

Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, Mandarin, English, and Czech, Yana is dedicated to making a difference and inspiring hope for her fellow Ukrainians by facilitating opportunities for life-changing experiences for children of the war.