What is EDYOUKYIV?
EDYOUKYIV is an educational initiative within the EdYOUFest Global network, created to support, connect, and empower educators across Ukraine.
Born from a shared belief that education must continue even in the most challenging times, EDYOUKYIV celebrates teachers not only as professionals, but as leaders of resilience, innovation, and social transformation.
EDYOUKYIV is both:
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a movement, driven by teachers and local communities
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a structured initiative, built on governance, collaboration, and long-term vision
Together, these dimensions form a living national network dedicated to teacher development and international connection.
The Team
NeuroLanguage Coach
Teacher at N.A.I.A.U.
Associate Professor
Founder Business English School
The Activities
Coming Soon
Why EDYOUKYIV?
Ukraine is a country of extraordinary cultural, linguistic, and intellectual richness.
At the same time, educators often face:
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challenging working conditions
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limited access to resources
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reduced international opportunities, especially during wartime
EDYOUKYIV exists to bridge these gaps by creating a sustainable platform that:
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supports teachers professionally and personally
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connects them to global educational communities
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recognises and celebrates their work, creativity, and leadership
Education, in this context, becomes an act of resilience.
EDYOUKYIV as a Movement
EDYOUKYIV is a teacher-driven movement.
Across Ukraine, thousands of educators work every day with dedication and courage.
EDYOUKYIV brings these voices together — transforming individual initiatives into collective strength.
A Community of Purpose
Teachers are not passive participants:
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they co-create activities
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lead initiatives
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mentor peers
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share practices and ideas
Every educator, coordinator, and partner contributes to a shared mission.
Local Roots, National Reach
EDYOUKYIV grows from the ground up:
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strong local school communities
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regional teams with distinct identities
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a unified national vision
This structure ensures diversity, inclusion, and coherence.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A Ukraine where every educator is a leader of transformation, connecting local strengths with global opportunities.
Our Mission
To create a sustainable and inclusive platform for professional growth, collaboration, and innovation among Ukrainian educators, aligned with the values of EdYOUFest Global.
Core Objectives
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Empower teachers through continuous training and mentoring
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Promote collaboration across regions and beyond
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Connect Ukrainian educators to the global EdYOUFest network
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Build a unified national voice for teacher empowerment
Our Core Values
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Inclusivity – celebrating diversity and ensuring equal access
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Empowerment – enabling educators to lead change
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Collaboration – across regions, disciplines, and borders
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Innovation – forward-looking methodologies and practices
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Sustainability – long-term impact through stable structures
These values guide every EDYOUKYIV activity and partnership.
How EDYOUKYIV Works
EDYOUKYIV combines national coordination with regional autonomy, ensuring strong leadership and local ownership.
Organisational Structure
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National Coordination Team (NCT)
Strategic leadership, partnerships, alignment with EdYOUFest Global -
Advisory Board
Ukrainian and international experts providing academic and strategic guidance -
Regional Coordinators
Implement projects locally, organise events, and support teachers -
Local School Networks
Schools and educators bringing EDYOUKYIV to life on the ground
Programmes & Activities
EDYOUKYIV responds to real educational needs through targeted initiatives:
Key Activities
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Teacher Empowerment Series
Monthly online events with Ukrainian and international educators -
Regional & National Events
Workshops, mini-EdYOUFest gatherings, collaborative activities -
Ukraine EdYOUFest Online Week
Annual virtual conference showcasing innovation and teacher voices -
Research & Publications
Blog articles, magazine contributions, regional newsletters -
Mentoring Network
Support for emerging teachers through peer and expert mentoring
Partnerships
EDYOUKYIV collaborates with:
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universities and teacher training centres
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academic institutions and researchers
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NGOs and educational associations
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companies supporting education and innovation
All partnerships are based on:
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shared values
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ethical transparency
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long-term impact
Looking Ahead
EDYOUKYIV aims to become a national reference point for teacher development in Ukraine.
3-Year Roadmap
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Year 1 – Foundation
Regional coordinators appointed, teacher series launched -
Year 2 – Expansion
National partnerships and first Ukraine EdYOUFest Online Week -
Year 3 – Consolidation
First EDYOUKYIV National Conference and major publications
Join EDYOUKYIV
Whether you are:
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a teacher
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a school or university
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an organisation or partner
EDYOUKYIV welcomes collaboration.
Together, we build bridges —
between regions, countries, and futures.
Yuliia Makovska is a Business English expert and the founder of a Business English school, which she has been leading for nearly ten years. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she specializes in professional English training for adult learners and top-level specialists across a wide range of industries.
Her core expertise lies in Business English as a working tool for international professionals. Yuliia works with executives, managers, and highly skilled specialists, helping them develop advanced communication skills for meetings, negotiations, presentations, interviews, and cross-cultural business interaction. Her approach is grounded in real business contexts, strategic communication, and practical language application.
Yuliia has a strong academic background in grammar and applied linguistics and previously worked at a national university. Her professional education and advanced training were shaped through academic and professional development programs in Kyiv, London, Zurich, and Hong Kong, reflecting a diverse and internationally oriented educational path. She has taught Business English to adult learners in educational and professional institutions across Europe and Africa.
Myroslava Skrynyk is an Associate Professor at the Department of Language Training of the National Academy of Internal Affairs (Kyiv, Ukraine). She holds a PhD in Law and has over a decade of experience in teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP), legal English, and professional communication for law enforcement and legal professionals. Her academic work combines linguistics, law, and education, with a particular focus on leadership, human rights, and legal integration in wartime contexts. Dr. Skrynyk is the author of more than 50 scholarly publications and a co-author of specialized educational manuals for law enforcement officers and forensic training.
Alona Korniienko is a certified and accredited NEUROLANGUAGE COACH® (ELC and ICF), founder of the Language Coaching Center, language educator for 16+ years, teacher trainer, project manager (English for the military), interpreter (sea navigation, the UN negotiations, Dubai Business Summit, marketing & business negotiations in Romania and Ukraine). She specializes in brain-based learning and personalized coaching for language learners.
Olena Kuzmenko is a PhD holder and Associate Professor at Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University, where she teaches English, cultural studies, communication, and English language teaching methodology. Deeply committed to supporting modern educators, she combines academic expertise with innovative classroom practice.
Her professional interests include language teaching, intercultural communication, English teaching methodology, and educational design. Olena is the author of numerous scholarly publications in philology, methodology, and cultural studies, actively contributing to the academic community and the development of contemporary approaches to language education.
Beyond her university teaching, she has extensive experience in organizing educational events, field trips, and charity initiatives, successfully connecting academic learning with real-world engagement.
From 2015 to 2019, Olena participated in the pilot phase of the “New Generation School Teacher” project, earning a certified trainer qualification that enables her to support both pre-service and in-service teachers.
In 2020, she completed a CELTA internship, obtaining the internationally recognized CELTA certificate, which qualifies her to teach English to non-native speakers worldwide.