Activities

Anna Bielchenko, originally from Kyiv, has been living in the Netherlands for over six years. With a degree in diplomacy, she has worked with various international organizations and NGOs. Alongside her professional career, Anna is passionate about photography and contributes to VATAHA as one of its photographers, capturing diverse events…

Maria Petrochko is a Ukrainian artist and graphic designer with over 12 years of experience in illustration, design, and visual storytelling. Her work blends creativity with functionality, enriching both artistic expression and communication. Maria holds a Master’s Degree in Monumental Painting and Art History from the Lviv National Academy of…

Anastasia Prokofieva is a visual artist and designer at VATAHA, originally from Donetsk, Ukraine. Now based in the Netherlands, Anastasia’s work spans diverse artistic mediums, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and transformation. Her portfolio includes vibrant, abstract compositions and thought-provoking pieces that capture one’s attention immediately. At VATAHA, she channels…

Anni Schleicher coordinates VATAHA’s content calendar, delegates writing assignments to the VATAHA editorial team, and is co-responsible for VATAHA’s monthly email and LinkedIn newsletters. For her, protecting Ukraine means protecting Europe.

Dasha Lohvynova is an art historian and independent researcher with a focus on contemporary artistic and curatorial practices in Ukraine. Originally from Donetsk, Ukraine, Dasha moved to the Netherlands in 2019 to pursue a degree in art history and heritage studies. Her research delves into the evolving landscape of Ukrainian…

Olena Poburko is researcher and the newest addition to VATAHA’s editorial team, covering events that promote Ukrainian art and culture in the Netherlands. As a researcher, she has worked across a range of areas, from migration policy and nuclear non-proliferation to media literacy. Originally from Lviv, Ukraine, Olena has lived…

Anna Kiknadze is a reporter at VATAHA. As a Georgian-American storyteller and researcher, she brings a multicultural perspective to her work, having lived across the United States, Turkey, Austria, and now the Netherlands.  Her background spans nonprofits, media, and research organizations, where she has developed content strategies, supported community-based initiatives,…

Eugenia Bocancia is a proud Kyiv-born Ukrainian with Romanian roots. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, with a specialization in Digital Innovation, at the University of Groningen. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in International Business, she has contributed to numerous projects focused on sustainability and intercultural…

Daria Lysenko is a Ukrainian poet writing in both Ukrainian and Croatian. She was born in Kyiv and studied in both Kyiv and Zagreb, earning her Master’s degree in German Studies and Art History in 2017. After russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she moved to the Netherlands, where she now…

Sofiia Maior is a writer and communication manager from Chernivtsi, currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media in Rotterdam. A creator at heart, she also paints, films, and edits, always seeking new ways to express stories that matter. Her journey with words began through free verse poetry and…