VARASH YOUTH Team
VARASH YOUTH
Hutnyk Kateryna
23 years old, Rivne region
About
Head of the Youth Council under the Varash City Council, Board Member of the Ukrainian Association of Youth Councils responsible for networking, civic activist, and project manager. Actively works on the development of youth policy, intermunicipal cooperation, youth engagement in decision-making processes, and the implementation of initiatives aimed at community development and Ukraine’s recovery.
Key Actor 1: Leaders and activists of secular youth organizations
Key Participant 4: Young representatives of civil society organizations working on community development, youth engagement, and the recovery of Ukraine
Makaruk Sofiia
21 years old, Varash
About
Bachelor of Law, graduated from the National University “Odesa Law Academy,” Faculty of Prosecution and Investigation (Criminal Justice), and a youth sector activist. She is a member and Secretary of the Varash Youth Council. Participated in the implementation and development of university events.
Key Actor 1: Leaders and activists of secular youth organizations
Key Participant 4: Young representatives of civil society organizations working on the recovery of Ukraine
Maksym Heruk
23 years old, Varash
About
Master’s degree graduate of the National Aviation University (specialty 141 “Electric Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electromechanics”), member of the Varash Youth Council, active civic activist and organizer. He is involved in developing youth projects, supporting useful initiatives, and organizing events for the community. He works to create conditions in which every young resident can develop their skills, find their path, and be heard.
Principles and credo: Youth work is not about formal meetings in ties, but about real action, a space for development, and an opportunity to change the city for the better.
Favorite quote: “Don’t wait for someone to come and make our city more interesting – create this movement yourselves!”
Key Actor 1: Leaders and activists of secular youth organizations
Key Participant 3: Students and young social and civic researchers
Key Participants 4: Young representatives of civil society organizations working on the recovery of Ukraine
Butmerchuk Sofiia
16 years old, Varash
About
An 11th-grade student and Vice President of the student self-government at Varash Lyceum No. 5, a representative of the Youth Council under the Varash City Council, and a multiple winner of regional and national-level academic competitions. She actively participates in the organization and implementation of local youth and civic projects, particularly in the areas of educational development and fostering dialogue between local authorities and proactive student self-government bodies.
Key Actor 1: Leaders and activists of secular youth organizations
Key Participants 4: Young representatives of civil society organizations working on the recovery of Ukraine
Otroda Vladyslav
28 years old, Varash
About
Works in the reactor department at the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP). Actively engaged in civic activities aimed at developing the youth environment, fostering active citizenship, and supporting volunteer initiatives.
Key Actor 1: Leaders and activists of secular youth organizations
Key Participants 4: Young representatives of civil society organizations working on the recovery of Ukraine
Bairuk Yuliia
20 years old, Varash
About
A physical education teacher and a person who sincerely believes that sport and education are two important components of a successful life. A trained educator, she graduated from a pedagogical college with a degree in Physical Education Teaching. She is convinced that investing in one’s own knowledge and health is the most valuable thing each person can do for themselves.
Key Actor 1: Leaders and activists of secular youth organizations
Key Participant 4: Young representatives of civil society organizations working on community development, youth engagement, and the recovery of Ukraine.
Stelmakh (Huhailo) Dariia
22 years old, Varash
About
A Master’s student specializing in Cybersecurity, working with network modeling and cryptography. Deputy Head of the Youth Council under the Varash City Council, overseeing the committee on veterans’ affairs, inclusion, and volunteering. She believes that a technical mindset and empathy are the best combination for making meaningful changes in the community.
Key Actor 1: Leaders and activists of secular youth organizations
Key Participant 3: Students and young social and civic researchers
Key Participant 4: Young representatives of civil society organizations working on the recovery of Ukraine