Ukraine Foundation
Inspiring Change, Driving Impact
Jurijs Svirko is a seasoned journalist and communications expert with over three decades of experience in international media, public affairs, and strategic communications.
Currently serving as Deputy Editor for Europe at Logically Facts, Jurijs Svirko plays a pivotal role in combating misinformation and enhancing public understanding of complex global issues.
Jurijs Svirko’s journalism career includes significant roles with renowned organizations such as the BBC, Reuters, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. He served as the Minsk correspondent for Latvia’s leading daily newspaper, Diena, and later held editor-in-chief positions at several Ukrainian newspapers, demonstrating his leadership in high-pressure media environments.
Beyond journalism, Jurijs Svirko has held key communications roles in international development and diplomacy. His experience spans communications management for U.S. and EU-funded projects in Ukraine, the United Nations in Belarus, and the International Organization for Migration in Switzerland.
Fluent in English, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Latvian, and Polish, with working proficiency in French, German, and Spanish, he brings a multilingual and multicultural perspective to his work. His expertise encompasses a wide range of topics, including geopolitics, human rights, technology, and disinformation.
Svirko has also contributed to international forums, such as the Western Balkan Digital Security Forum, where he co-authored insights on cybersecurity and digital resilience in the region. 
With a career marked by a commitment to truth, transparency, and public engagement, Jurijs Svirko continues to influence the fields of journalism and strategic communications across Europe and beyond.
Brussels: Yevghen Shulgha to Speak at Atlas Network’s Europe Liberty Forum
We are pleased to announce that our General Secretary, Yevghen Shulgha, will take part in the 2025 Europe Liberty Forum, hosted by Atlas Network in Brussels on May 22-23. This major gathering brings together economists, policymakers, and leaders committed to advancing economic freedom, individual liberty, and open markets across Europe.
Yevghen Shulgha will share key insights from Ukraine’s Price of the State project, an initiative aimed at making economic policy accessible to everyday citizens. He will emphasize the core challenge that even many policymakers struggle to understand basic economic concepts. His proposed rule is simple: always explain economics as if your audience were “a grandma from a village,” avoiding jargon, abstract statistics, and complex logic.
He will present several successful communication tools from the project: visual aids like the Price of the State Calculator and Sankey charts, relatable analogies such as the “$1,500 sandwich” to explain trade, and interactive tools like the Customs Meter Game. These approaches work because they simplify, visualize, and humanize abstract data—translating macroeconomic indicators into real-life impact, such as days of labor or years of development lost. By using surprise, humor, and intuitive comparisons, economic literacy can become not only achievable, but engaging for all.
At a time when Europe confronts new economic and geopolitical pressures, his perspective will contribute vital ideas on how to foster growth, innovation, and freedom in challenging environments. His intervention promises to enrich the Forum’s conversations about building a freer and more prosperous future for all.
FAQs
What is the focus of Ukraine Foundation’s work?
Ukraine Foundation is an independent, mission-driven research and impact organization dedicated to advancing peace, resilience, and innovation in Ukraine. Our work combines rigorous policy research with practical initiatives that strengthen Ukraine’s international partnerships, support innovation and technology, and promote cultural resilience amid the ongoing war.
How does the Foundation turn research into impact?
We believe research should lead to real-world change. Our policy programs —Ukraine in Europe, China in Ukraine, and Ukraine in the Global South— produce insights that shape international dialogue and policy. At the same time, our impact initiatives foster cooperation between governments, businesses, academia, and civil society, ensuring that ideas translate into action for Ukraine’s security, prosperity, and influence.
How can individuals and organizations engage with the Foundation?
Engagement is central to our mission. Partners, experts, and supporters can collaborate through joint research projects, public events, and strategic initiatives in innovation and culture. We also welcome contributions to our programs that amplify Ukraine’s voice globally and strengthen its resilience at home.
How can I support Ukraine Foundation?
You can support our mission by contributing financially, partnering on research or impact projects, or amplifying our work through your professional networks. Every contribution -whether funding, expertise, or visibility- helps us strengthen Ukraine’s resilience and global partnerships.
Does Ukraine Foundation accept volunteers or research fellows?
Yes. We welcome dedicated professionals, researchers, and students who want to contribute to our policy and impact agenda. Opportunities range from short-term projects and fellowships to longer-term engagement with our programs and initiatives.
How can organizations collaborate with the Foundation?
We actively partner with think tanks, universities, governments, businesses, and NGOs to co-develop research, host events, and implement projects that drive meaningful change. Organizations interested in collaboration can reach out to us directly to explore tailored partnerships.
