VIDNOVA Ukrainian-Swiss Foundation is not just a public organization, but a multifunctional platform for uniting, integrating, and supporting Ukrainians in Switzerland. This organization has become a symbol of partnership between Ukraine and Switzerland, bringing together the resources of both countries to create powerful social, cultural, and humanitarian initiatives. Thanks to the efforts of the team and its founder, Olesia Tarasenko, the organization has become an example of effective management and implementation of ambitious projects.
Olesya Tarasenko is the founder and president of the VIDNOVA Ukrainian-Swiss Foundation, as well as the coordinator of numerous projects. She has many years of experience in marketing, PR, media, event organization, and NGO management. Her activities go far beyond ordinary management, as she is the driving force behind many social initiatives.
Over the past year, the organization:
- Signed more than 20 memoranda of cooperation with various organizations.
- Formed a network of partners comprising more than 30 organizations.
- She has implemented numerous cultural, educational, and social projects, as well as the large IntegraS Forum in Bern (Switzerland) for 600 people, joint forums with partners in Brussels, Rome, Milan, etc.
- VIDNOVA Ukrainian-Swiss Foundation actively cooperates with international organizations, government agencies, and volunteers to ensure maximum efficiency of the organization’s work.
She is not only a strategic leader, but also actively participates in every project, from planning to implementation.
VIDNOVA’s success would not have been possible without a professional team that brings together talented specialists in various fields. Key team members include Vita Chursinova, Svitlana Oreshchak, Olga Tarasenko, Olga Orlova, Aurika Ivashko, Viktoria Velychko, Kateryna Vinogradova, Svitlana Naumenko, and other specialists who ensure the successful implementation of events, work with partners, and promote the organization through the media. Each team member makes a unique contribution to the development of the organization, creating synergy that allows us to achieve high results even in the most difficult conditions.
Key achievements and activities:
- Social integration and support for the Ukrainian community: VIDNOVA has created a platform for integrating Ukrainians into Swiss society.
- Through conferences, forums, and educational programs, the organization helps Ukrainian refugees find their place in their new surroundings.
The most striking example is the INTEGRAS forum, which took place in Bern in October 2024. The event covered topics such as adaptation, employment, and social integration of Ukrainian refugees. The forum program included speeches by high-ranking officials from Switzerland and Ukraine, a panel discussion with presentations by Ukrainian and Swiss civil society organizations, and master class sessions.
The event brought together over 600 participants and became an important event for the Ukrainian community in Switzerland.
Ukrainian cultural initiatives:
- VIDNOVA actively supports Ukrainian artists by organizing exhibitions, concerts, and other events. For example, thanks to the organization, cultural events featuring famous Ukrainian performers, cultural festivals, and fairs were held.
- Supporting young talent: the organization actively supports young artists and talents. In particular, VIDNOVA facilitated the participation of Ilya Konovchenko, a finalist in the national selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, by organizing a fan meeting in Switzerland. This allowed the young singer to receive support from both the Ukrainian community and local residents.
- Psychological support: Recognizing the importance of mental health, VIDNOVA provides psychological assistance to Ukrainians affected by the war. The organization conducts training sessions and seminars on stress management, individual and group consultations with professional psychologists, and sessions on resolving family and personal issues.
- VIDNOVA successfully utilizes its own powerful media platform, which includes 10 websites and 25 Telegram channels and groups, several Facebook pages and groups, as well as partner print magazines.
Total online reach exceeds 100,000 followers, and offline initiatives, including large events, have reached over 3,000 people.
VIDNOVA’s activities extend not only to Switzerland, but also to countries where partner organizations operate, including Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Belgium, Slovakia, Poland, Ukraine, and Serbia.
The VIDNOVA Ukrainian-Swiss Foundation is an example of how cooperation, inspiration, and professionalism can change the lives of thousands of people. Thanks to the leadership of Olesia Tarasenko and the mutual support of her team, the organization continues to create new opportunities for Ukrainians abroad, promoting their integration, prosperity, and cultural development. VIDNOVA is about unity, the power of community, and faith in the future.
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