Iryna Shevchuk

Ira Shevchuk is a civic leader, cultural advocate, and project manager with a strong background in youth engagement, community development, and digital safety. She is the founder of the NGO “Nachynnya,” which promotes Ukrainian culture and history among young people through creative formats like educational workshops, storytelling, and interactive events. Since its founding in 2022, the organization has reached over 20,000 people through social media campaigns and worked directly with more than 250 youth in the Boyarka community. Ira is also a partnerships and fundraising manager at the NGO “Dignity Online,” where she works to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse online. With a degree in history and a deep commitment to democratic values, Ira sees culture as a powerful tool for rebuilding and social cohesion. She has led several community-level projects in the Kyiv region aimed at preserving local heritage, empowering youth, and building inclusive narratives. She is currently focused on building systems-level cultural development in her community.