Discover the stories of the real people

Voices of defenders

A collection of novels that amplifies
the voices of young veterans in Ukraine.

Novels

Behind each of these stories is a vibrant individual with countless incredible tales of joy, hope, love, and the strength of life.

Follow the link and read 10 stories from 10 Ukrainian defenders.

VOICES OF DEFENDERS
on audio platforms

No one can tell the true value of life better than those who stand guard over it every single day

  • The Voices of Defenders project carries a profound mission: to bring to life the stories of young Ukrainian veterans through the power of their own creativity
  • For three years running, an annual collection of short stories will bloom — each edition revealing the voices and souls of 10 remarkable authors
Read novels

Authors

  • Andriy Bodnar
  • Iryna Vasechko (Knopka)
  • Ihor Dusan
  • Andriy Kaspyshak
  • Inna Korolenko (Korolek)
  • Volodymyr Savelyev (Mongol)
  • Denys Skorbatiuk (Professor)
  • Danylo Stavytskyi (Kotyk)
  • Andriy Sushko (Khimik)
  • Anastasiia Khlibnyk (Mama)

The project unites

  • Reintegration

  • Capacity building

  • Rights advocacy

  • Creation of the safe space

About Voices of Defenders

Voices of Defenders is a project supporting agents of social change in Ukraine — young defenders and war volunteers. Its activities include publishing printed and audio short stories; joint democracy-in-action trainings for Ukrainian and Danish youth; presentations by Ukrainian volunteers at the Folkemodet democracy festival; art therapy through singing; advocacy campaigns led by young activists; stage performances, and more.

Project organizers

The project is implemented by the teams of YMCA-YWCA Lviv and KFUM og KFUK in Denmark, with funding from CISU (Civil Society in Development) of the Kingdom of Denmark.