Mariia has resided in Switzerland since 2016. Holding a master's degree in economics, she has built a successful career in the banking industry and has worked as an IT business analyst at Nestlé.

Additionally, Mariya ventured into entrepreneurship by founding her own business. From 2022 to 2024, she worked as a project manager at Ukraine Reborn in Switzerland, emphasizing professional development and innovation.

She is the author and manager of the Women's Empowerment project, which was conducted in Lausanne and Geneva.

"For me, charity is about creating favorable conditions and a safe environment where people can build their peaceful lives."

Motto: Restoring hope!

Marina joined the Foundation in December 2022 and handles a variety of responsibilities including administrative, organizational, and operational tasks.

She holds a degree in Information Technology and is fluent in four languages.

"For me, charity is an opportunity to make our world a better place."

Motto: Treat people the way you want to be treated!

Since high school, Olga has been actively involved in charity projects and developed training programs for children with special needs.

She has been with the foundation since its inception, utilizing her professional expertise and education in marketing to grow the foundation's online presence.

"For me, charity is about humanity and light. It is something that should become an integral part of society."

Motto: The light is in you! Give it generously!

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Iryna joined our Foundation as a volunteer at the start of our initial volunteer projects. With over 20 years of administrative and managerial experience in the customs and legal fields, she later took on the main tasks of establishing relationships and communication with donors.

As a photographer, she is tasked with creating photo reports for IvAlive events.

As a professional coach in the realms of life and transformational coaching, as well as business/team coaching, Irina boasts more than 200 individual and team coaching sessions. She offers individual coaching sessions on a volunteer basis at our Foundation for Ukrainians who have temporarily relocated to Switzerland.

"For me, charity is a manifestation of God's love, for people, animals, or the planet, depending on the area of charity. This is my social utility."

Motto: Help as much as you can, in word, deed, or money, if there is a need!

Bogdana is currently a student at the University of Geneva - Webster University and Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University (KNEU) in Ukraine.

"For me, charity means helping those in need without expecting any benefit in return. It's important to me because I believe in the significance of collective support and assistance for Ukrainians who need it."

Motto: Together we can do more; one good deed can change the world!

Kateryna holds a Master of Philology degree, specializing in Romance languages and translation. With 10 years of teaching experience, she has worked with students at Karazin University and Alliance Française. In addition, she dedicated three years to collaborating with the European Health Organization. Her strengths include a profound love for people, empathy, and a fervent desire to improve their lives.

"For me, charity is a manifestation of kindness and care that contributes to creating a better world where everyone can feel love and support."

Viktoriia has been deeply involved in teaching and research in the field of music theory for a long time.

In addition to her teaching endeavors, Viktoriia sang in the choir of the Dnipro Opera and Ballet Theater and performed as a soloist at the Dnipro House of Organ and Chamber Music. She thoroughly enjoys imparting her knowledge to young choristers, inspiring them, and seeing their happy faces, as well as being a part of the development of children’s talents.

"My favorite childhood cartoon is 'Just for fun'. It featured a beautiful bouquet of flowers being given away for nothing, creating a good mood. For me, this exemplifies how sharing from the bottom of my heart first and foremost brings pleasure to myself. This is what charity means to me."

Motto: The more you give, the more you get!

Olena joined the Foundation in November 2023, bringing her vast expertise as a vocal teacher and choir director.

In Ukraine, she served as the director of the Mykola Leontovych Sharhorod School of Arts for 25 years and as a senior teacher of the highest category in vocal and choir classes for 33 years. Additionally, she led the "Folk" chamber choir "Irmos" for 17 years. Olena is known for initiating numerous art projects and marathons.

"For me, charity is an opportunity to do good; it embodies humanity and caring for others. If everyone makes an effort to contribute to any good cause, we will find that it is through such actions that well-being and joy are achieved for everyone."

Motto: Do good, and then your soul will be filled with light!

After the full-scale invasion, she moved to Switzerland. She became acquainted with the IvAlive Foundation through the foundation's social projects and then joined the team as a content creator and photographer.

"Charity helps people unite to achieve a common goal: share their resources and time to improve the lives of others."

Motto: Doing good is easy: small steps lead to great achievements!

Svitlana holds degrees in engineering technology and law.

In the early stages of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, together with her daughter Ivanna, who is the founder of the foundation, and their family, she organized rallies and charity events in support of Ukraine in Switzerland. She sent humanitarian aid, clothing, and essential goods to provide vital support for her country. She has also consistently and actively supported people with disabilities and seniors in Ukraine.

Currently, with the foundation's support, Svitlana organizes and implements charitable events and programs supporting internally displaced Ukrainians in Switzerland.

"For me, charity is an expression of love and kindness towards others, reflecting a desire to help and support those in need. It not only changes lives for the better but also cultivates qualities within us that bring us closer to God".

Motto: Through acts of love, we manifest the light that unites hearts!

Tetiana is professionally a cook.

Just a few days after the war started, she arrived in Switzerland with her children. With no acquaintances in the country, she sought out Ukrainian women for companionship. She discovered a small club where Ukrainian women met and there she learned about the IvAlive charity foundation. "I wanted to help however I could and meet new people (it's easier that way: you realize you're not alone and that you can be of use, even in small ways)."

She later joined the foundation's projects as a volunteer.

"The IvAlive Foundation is doing tremendous work, and it's up to us to help and support each other."

"For me, charity means being helpful, contributing, and not staying on the sidelines."

Motto: Selfless assistance to those in need!