Ukraine Foundation
Inspiring Change, Driving Impact
Supporting Creativity Across Education, Humanities, and the Art
At the Ukraine Foundation, we recognize that creativity is the cornerstone of innovation and progress. That’s why we are committed to nurturing creativity by investing in people and ideas that have the potential to transform societies.
Ukraine Foundation nurtures creative potential by offering scholarships, grants, and opportunities to individuals and groups working on impactful projects.
Our aim is to ensure that innovation thrives across education, the humanities, and the arts — vital sectors that shape culture, inspire progress, and drive social change.
Through a variety of scholarships and grants, we also support groundbreaking programs in education, the humanities, and the arts. Our programs are designed to empower young minds, researchers, and professionals who are exploring groundbreaking ideas.
Whether it’s funding new artistic ventures, creating educational programs for underserved communities, or supporting initiatives that tackle societal challenges, the Ukraine Foundation is committed to creating a future where creativity fuels progress.
In the humanities and the arts, we invest in creative expression, cultural preservation, and initiatives that highlight Ukraine’s rich heritage while fostering global connections.
By supporting educational endeavors, we enable students to access resources and opportunities that help them realize their potential.
The foundation actively supports creative minds:
> We offer scholarships and grants for individuals and teams engaged in transformative projects that span education, the humanities, and the arts.
> We implement pioneering programs that encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, artistic expression, and academic excellence.
> We Connect emerging talents with experienced professionals to bring visionary ideas to life.
> We organize high-profile events to amplify the voices of those who use creativity as a force for social and economic change.
Join us in supporting a new generation of innovators and creators to shape the future.
We Are Team UA: Voices of Impact
Our Policy and Research Fellowship Team brings together 20 outstanding individuals: 2 Distinguished Senior Fellows, 7 Senior Fellows, 2 Special Fellows, 4 Fellows, and 5 Associate Fellows. This powerhouse of expertise is building one of the most dynamic and impactful policy research communities focused on Ukraine today. To learn more about each of them, click on his or her image.
Our Fellows and our team hail from the world’s most prestigious universities — Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Berkeley, LSE, UCL and King’s College — and bring a wealth of experience from the front lines of government, international financial institutions, diplomacy, defence, intelligence, think tanks, and academia.
Their analysis and commentaries have been featured on CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, Fox News, Bloomberg, Reuters, Financial Times, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Politico, the Kyiv Post, Ukrainska Pravda, and on all major Ukrainian television channels.
Their research have been published in peer-reviewed publications including Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Harvard International Review, The National Interest, European Economic Review, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Journal of Strategic Studies, International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Survival, Journal of Conflict Resolution, and World Politics Review.
Together, they form a brain trust capable of shaping the next generation of policy solutions.
Somnia Disaster Featured In ICTV News
Somnia Disaster Making the News in Korotko Pro
“Somnia Disaster”: Alex
Luna exhibition opened in the Verkhovna Rada
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April 29, 2025, Kyiv – On the days of the next anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, a unique art and documentary exhibition “Somnia Disaster” was solemnly opened in the building of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, under a glass dome. It became one of the central events of this year’s commemorative events and a symbolic reminder of the value of human errors and the responsibility for the future.The exhibition takes place during the regular session of the parliament.
The Somnia Disaster project combines art, photography, film materials and modern audio installations in Ukrainian and German. Only the photographic part of the project, created by a prominent Ukrainian photo artist, a representative of the Kharkiv School of Photography, Vladyslav Krasnoshchek, is presented in the parliament building.
The photos are not only the iconic locations of the Exclusion Zone, but also the same age as the tragedy: the author of the project, opera singer Alex Luna, and Ukrainian supermodel Snizhana Onopko.
Today, the exhibition “Somnia Disaster” is shown in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Its ideologist Alex Luna, having implemented the project in 2021, sought to emphasize the fragility of life and the importance of remembering it. Probably, he had a “artist’s premonition,” says Tetiana Tsyba, MP and head of the subcommitteee on the protection of the rights of children who suffered as a result of military aggression. After all, today the relevance of this topic has not decreased, but on the contrary, it has acquired a new sound.
The exhibition “Somnia Disaster” will be available for viewing in the Verkhovna Rada during the week. From June 18, the exhibition will be hosted by the Parliament of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Kyiv and Sofia: Alex Luna Taking Somnia Disaster -A Chernobyl-Fukushima Cultural Bridge- Across European Parliaments
At a time when the world stands precariously close to the threat of nuclear catastrophe, Somnia Disaster emerges as a powerful cultural project that unites two of the most devastating nuclear tragedies in human history: Chernobyl and Fukushima. This exhibition serves not only as a bridge between cultures, but also as a stark reminder of our shared responsibility to prevent such disasters in the future.
Somnia Disaster is being presented in a highly symbolic setting — the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Ukrainian Parliament) — from April 28 to May 2, during an active parliamentary session. Following this, the exhibition will move to the Parliament of Bulgaria from May 14 to May 21, where a major opening ceremony will be held. The event will bring together the Bulgarian Minister of Energy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, members of parliament from Bulgaria and Ukraine, as well as the Ambassadors of Japan and Ukraine, underlining the urgent international relevance of the project.
In an era when nuclear threats loom larger than ever, Somnia Disaster reminds us that memory, dialogue, and cross-cultural cooperation are vital for a safer future.
Listen to the Somnia Disaster podcast on Spotify
We are currently experiencing the greatest nuclear threat, which threatens not only Ukraine, but the entire world. What does it really look like in Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant? What is the probability of a Chernobyl 2.0? This is what liquidators, military and scientists discuss in this podcast.
Watch Somnia Disaster’s making of featuring Snizhana Onopko and Alex Luna filmed on location
Our Fellows Supporting the Creativity Program
Serhii Muravitskyi, Non-Resident Fellow
Serhii Muravitskyi is a Ukrainian international relations expert, currently based in Chongqing, China. With over eight years of experience living and working across China and Japan, he is deeply committed to fostering cross-cultural understanding and building international partnerships.
He currently serves as the Manager of International Relations and Cooperation at Kyivska Polytechnika (Chongqing) Applied Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., where he leads collaborations between Chinese and Ukrainian universities, research institutes, and enterprises. His work includes international project management, government relations, multilingual communication, and expanding global cooperation initiatives.
Previously, Serhii Muravitskyi held key roles as a Market Expansion Manager at IAM Group Ltd. and as an Official Adjudicator for the World Record Certification Agency (WRCA), representing the organization at record attempts and international events throughout Asia.
He is fluent in English, Chinese, Ukrainian, and Russian. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Xiamen University, and a Specialist Diploma in Translation/Interpretation from V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. His academic journey was supported by several prestigious scholarships, including the Chinese Government Scholarship and Confucius Institute Scholarship.
In addition to his professional and academic pursuits, Serhii Muravitskyiis active in cultural outreach. He creates educational video content exploring Chinese traditions and language, amassing a strong following on social media. He has also appeared on Chinese public television programs, participating in Mandarin and representing the Ukrainian perspective in cultural dialogues and international exchange segments.
Beyond work, Serhii Muravitskyienjoys acting, photo modeling, traveling, mountaineering, and leading youth-focused volunteer programs. His diverse experiences reflect a passion for meaningful global connection and cultural exchange.
Mykyta Skrypka, Assistant Fellow, Cultural Affairs
Mykyta Skrypka is a Ukrainian actor whose work bridges traditional heritage and contemporary performance. He has performed across genres in both theatre and film, including a role as a lawyer in the 2022 TV series The Price of Escape directed by Mykola Pelikhov. His artistic focus centers on themes of war, identity, and cultural resilience.
Collaborating with English-language theatre groups in Switzerland, he has developed a performance rooted in Ukrainian ethno-rituals, reimagining folk traditions through modern forms. His recent works include Anthracite at Kyiv’s Wild Theater and Valise d’urgence, presented after a residency at far° Nyon in early 2023.
Graduated from the Kharkiv I. Kotlyarevsky National University of Arts, he is pursuing studies in International Acting with the University of Essex’s East 15 Acting School, and aims to share Ukrainian narratives with international audiences while expanding his presence in the global film industry.
