Ukraine
Our organization was originally soley focused on covering the stories of humanitarian aid for the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. We've published numerous articles and are still writing more!
Mykhailo Skop is a Ukrainian artist and illustrator who is actively supporting Ukraine’s resistance efforts through digital art. He is professionally trained with a PhD in Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, and Restoration from the Lviv National Academy of Arts. With this training, Mykhailo skillfully uses universal archetypes and symbols in his pieces, so that his art can be understood in many countries around the world. Also, he refers to elements of sacred art, in order to demonstrate that freedom is the highest sacred value, without which life is simply impossible...
Anna Moskalets, an artist and activist, believes in the everlasting role that art plays on preserving cultural identity, and specifically Ukraine’s outcry of independence and determination in the nation’s current war with Russia. Anna currently lives in Germany but her whole family still resides in Ukraine in the region bordering Russia.
Marlene is a primary care Physician Associate with over 30 years of experience in treating HIV and hepatitis. Starting in the late 90s, as the HIV pandemic impacted countless lives, she became one of the top HIV providers in Harlem as she worked at the Special Services Clinic of North General Hospital. Following this, Marlene provided long-term treatment ...
Katie Cook is an avid world traveler and has been to over 40 countries. She has lived in Europe, Asia, and Africa while doing non-profit and mission work. Katie started her humanitarian work in college, as she planned many events to raise awareness for the conflict in Uganda. She also had the opportunity to travel across the United States for a year to further spread awareness about the conflict ...
Nate Mook – marathon enthusiast, animal lover, and CEO of both World Central Kitchen (WCK) and Hachiko Foundation – was determined to help the Ukrainian people affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. When news of the conflict broke, Nate was leading WCK, which provides meals to areas devastated by disasters and humanitarian crises in Tonga and the southern border of the United States.
Tetiana (Tanya) Kotelnykova was born and raised in Ukraine. She is no stranger to the violent, years-long conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The specter of war in 2014 forced her to abandon her cherished hometown of Horlivka in eastern Ukraine, as it was swallowed by the encroaching presence of Russian separatist forces.
Humanitarian Voices is a human-centered storytelling organization specifically focused on elevating the voices of humanitarians as they forge their vision of a peaceful and prosperous world through their courageous service, advocacy, and inspiration. As the global community confronts the challenges of the 21st century that include modern day armed conflicts, emerging technologies, climate disasters, and justice for marginalized communities, we know it is imperative to illuminate the stories of selfless humanitarians seeking to confront these challenges on their own terms and in their own unique ways. To this end, our organization partners with global community leaders, humanitarians, advocates, and changemakers to publish stories of these ordinary citizens who have uplifted people around the world. We hope that our readers will be just as inspired by their stories as we are, and most of all, we hope that our readers feel moved to do their part in addressing the challenges facing our communities in the 21st century.
We publish profiles of people from all around the world who have in one way or another done their part in: (1) helped people and animals impacted by the Russia-Ukraine War, (2) provided humanitarian aid to underserved and marginalized communities, or (3) addressed the growing gap in technological literacy and access. Our story subjects may choose to be identified by their first and last name, first name only, or anonymously if they wish. During the editorial process, our talented editors work with story subjects to document their inspiring work by asking authors to answer a series of questions in a casual interview format. Using the story subject’s responses, editors then work with the story subjects to carefully craft an article. Once story subjects approve of the story, they are asked to sign a consent form and submit any relevant multi-media to be uploaded along with the article on the Humanitarian Voices website.
As an organization dedicated toward spreading the inspiring stories of ordinary citizens who go out of their way to provide selfless humanitarian aid, we wish to document a set of guidelines for both us the organization, and the community around us to follow. We hope to create a welcoming space for everybody of any identity and to do so, any attacks on other peoples based on any element of their identity is strongly prohibited. Additionally, we do not publish articles containing geopolitical language or commentary.
Our organization was originally soley focused on covering the stories of humanitarian aid for the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. We've published numerous articles and are still writing more!
Currently, we've shifted our focus to Healthcare in addition to the Ukrainian crisis and are looking for individual and grassroots movements involved in health equity/change.
Our team's newest focus is on the issue of the digital divide:the disparity in access to various information technology resources. We have articles in progress and even more to come!