Activities

Nadiia Davydenko, born in Vyshenve, Kyiv region, is an experienced event organizer with a diverse international background. Her desire to explore the world started when she was a student in Kyiv, leading to a student exchange in Hungary and marketing roles in Egypt, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands, where she…

Anastasiia Bendyk, originally from Kremenchuk in the Poltava region, is a dedicated volunteer at VATAHA. She actively supports and helps organize events that promote Ukrainian artists and cultural initiatives. Whether making coffee or collecting donations, Anastasiia plays an important role in fostering community and preserving Ukrainian heritage. In her free…

An architect and designer originally from Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Before the full-scale invasion, she lived in Kyiv, where she studied architecture and urban planning. After moving to the Netherlands, she completed her master’s degree while interning at an architectural bureau. Anastasiia currently works at an architecture firm in The Hague. In…

Alina Kharyk is an VWO student at Dalton Voorburg School. She is actively involved in photography and various crafts, especially embroidery. She joined VATAHA after participating in the House for Home project. Currently, she supports the organization of VATAHA’s events and leads workshops focused on different craft practices.

Andrii Kompaniiets is originally from Odesa, where he lived until the full-scale war. He is currently pursuing an online degree in sound engineering at a Ukrainian university. Passionate about music since childhood, Andrii began creating his own songs at 14. Now, he focuses on studio and concert sound engineering, a…

Eugenia Bocancia is a proud Kyiv-born Ukrainian with Romanian roots. Her Dutch journey began five years ago when she pursued a Bachelor’s degree in International Business, earning the special distinction of Green Ambassador. Recently, she graduated with a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, specialising in Digitalisation and AI, from…

My name is Ramon, born in the most southern region of the Netherlands. My career background is in the financial field and there I gained experience in administrative positions doing tasks and working with numbers. My first impression with VATAHA came during the Run for Ukraine event which is always…

Daria Engin was born and raised in Kharkiv, where she completed her Master’s degree in Foreign Philology and Literature, specializing in English and Turkish languages. At VATAHA, she supports administrative operations, bringing her passion for organization, planning, and efficiency through her background in project management. An enthusiastic traveler, Daria lived…

My name is Yevheniia. Originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine, I’m an economist and professional accountant. I relocated to the Netherlands due to the war in Ukraine, which deeply changed my perspective and inspired me to support others rather than remain a passive observer. Volunteering became my way to contribute. I first…

Yuliia Elyas is the lead of VATAHA’s advocacy team, dedicated to amplifying the rights and voices of displaced people. She is also a visual artist working with painting and image-based research. Since 2023, Yuliia has been the initiator and co-curator of the Ukrainian Decolonial Glossary—a multilingual, transdisciplinary project fostering decolonial…

Natali has nearly 17 years of experience in business and project management. She uses her experience to create and develop initiatives in the Netherlands that bring together the Ukrainian community, local authorities, and partners. Aiming to unite strong people around meaningful projects that deliver real results, Natali’s goal is to…

Milena is a psychologist, acting coach, and researcher of the emotional sphere of the human mind. She is pursuing a degree in psychology and combines academic knowledge with many years of creative experience in theatre and film. Her first education was in directing, and for more than 12 years she…