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Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine

Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine is a youth-led, nonprofit media platform dedicated to amplifying Ukrainian voices and fostering understanding of Ukraine鈥檚 culture, history, and ongoing struggle for freedom. Our mission is to inform and inspire through storytelling, journalism, and art 鈥 connecting global audiences with the truth about Ukraine while promoting empathy, resilience, and unity across communities. We strive to unite all peoples of Eastern European and Slavic heritage in solidarity with Ukraine, recognizing that freedom, culture, and dignity are shared values that transcend borders.

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Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine operates as an independent, bilingual newspaper and storytelling hub where contributors share investigative journalism, op-eds, cultural commentary, and creative work. We publish in both English and Ukrainian to ensure authenticity and accessibility. Our newsroom is committed to accurate, ethical reporting that uplifts Ukrainian perspectives often overlooked in mainstream media. Through our coverage, we aim to connect readers worldwide to Ukraine鈥檚 ongoing story 鈥 one of resistance, renewal, and hope 鈥 while uniting voices from across Eastern Europe in shared support for freedom, truth, and solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

Advocacy
Advocacy

At Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine, advocacy means action through education, cultural engagement, and unity. We work to raise awareness about the impact of Russia鈥檚 war on Ukraine, combat disinformation, and highlight stories of courage, survival, and national identity. Through cultural festivals, community events, and educational initiatives, we celebrate Ukrainian heritage and uplift the diverse voices of Eastern Europe that stand together for peace, justice, and independence. Our advocacy bridges cultures and generations while standing firmly with Ukraine and all who defend freedom.鈥

1st Annual SV4U Global Policy Summit (SYGPS)

 

Join SV4U for a Two-Day Virtual International Summit聽

Overview

Students ages 14鈥21 will come together to discuss global policy challenges impacting Slavic, Eastern European, immigrant, and youth communities around the world.

Through policy workshops, cultural dialogue, advocacy training, and a live Model Congress simulation, participants will collaborate with students from different countries and backgrounds while developing leadership, public speaking, diplomacy, and policy-writing skills.

Topics include:
鈥 Migration & identity
鈥 Education equity
鈥 Public health access
鈥 Democracy & civic engagement
鈥 Media literacy & misinformation
鈥 Youth advocacy in Eastern Europe and beyond

Participants will work in teams to create policy proposals and advocacy ideas connected to real-world global issues.

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  • 馃弳 Select participants and teams may receive awards, recognition, or monetary prizes.
  • 馃摐 All students who complete the full summit will receive an official certificate of participation.
  • 馃實 Fully Virtual & International
  • 馃搮 2-Day Summit
  • 馃懃 Ages 14鈥22

Free Ukrainian Language Lessons

Join us this summer for free Ukrainian language lessons offered through Slavic Voice for Ukraine. This exciting opportunity gives high school students the chance to explore a new language and culture while developing valuable global communication skills in an engaging and supportive learning environment.

Students who participate may also benefit from:

  • Opportunities to earn high school credit through participating schools and academic programs
  • A meaningful and academically enriching summer learning experience
  • Expanded cultural knowledge and global awareness
  • A chance to strengthen college and scholarship applications through language learning and international engagement
  • Connections with a broader global community while learning something new and impactful

Get Involved With Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine

Share your voice, your skills, or your curiosity. Whether you鈥檙e contributing creative work, joining our volunteer efforts, learning Ukrainian, or supporting advocacy initiatives, we鈥檇 love to learn more about you. Choose any form below to get started.

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Get Involved With Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine

Share your voice, your skills, or your curiosity. Whether you鈥檙e contributing creative work, joining our volunteer efforts, learning Ukrainian, or supporting advocacy initiatives, we鈥檇 love to learn more about you. Choose any form below to get started.

Slavic Voice Intake Form
Whether you鈥檙e a contributor, volunteer, or just want to stay connected, we鈥檇 love to learn more about you!
Slavic Voice Writer Submission Form
You can submit articles, poetry, interviews, opinion pieces, cultural reflections, or personal essays.
Ukrainian Classes
Learn Ukrainian with Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine
Ukraine Letters of Support
Join Slavic Voice in supporting Ukraine as part of the Ukraine Action Summit organized by the American Coalition for Ukraine.

Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine Co-Founders

Leah Mordehai

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Leah Mordehai is a Ukrainian American writer, youth journalist, and advocate for cultural justice. A high school student based in San Francisco, Leah co-founded Slavic Voice for Ukraine to create a home for Slavic stories often overlooked in Western media鈥攁nd to build bridges between diaspora communities through language, memory, and truth-telling.

Nellie Fouksman

Nellie Fouksman is a Ukrainian American youth organizer, writer, and advocate for cross-cultural connection. A high school student based in San Francisco, Nellie co-founded Slavic Voice for Ukraine with a vision of creating a space where Slavic youth around the world could speak freely and be heard widely.

Scholars Spotlight with Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine

Leah Mordehai and Nellie Fouksman share their inspiring journey of activism through their organization, Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine. Both students, with roots in Eastern Europe, discuss how their personal histories and experiences motivated them to take action in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine Educational Initiative in USA & Europe

Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine offers schools a youth-led, adaptable educational program designed to teach students about Ukraine鈥檚 history, culture, and contemporary challenges. Through interactive lessons, multimedia resources, and discussion-based activities, students gain a deeper understanding of Ukrainian heritage, resilience, and global significance. After participating, students are invited to submit writing, artwork, or journalism to our bilingual youth publication, helping to amplify Ukrainian voices and foster civic engagement.

If you are a school or educator in Ukraine interested in bringing this program to your students and connecting American youth with their peers in Ukraine, we would love to collaborate with you. Please reach out to us at voiceslavic@gmail.com for more information, lesson materials, or to discuss partnership opportunities.

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Holodomor Lesson 鈥 A brief historical overview of the 1932鈥33 genocide and its lasting impact on Ukrainian identity.
Ukraine鈥檚 Education System 鈥 A comparison of Ukrainian and U.S. schooling, highlighting curriculum, student life, and wartime challenges.
Russia鈥檚 Violent Methods of War - A factual, age-appropriate lesson on documented wartime tactics and human rights violations, presented through a trauma-informed lens.
Chernobyl - A dedicated lesson that examines the 1986 nuclear disaster as both a human and environmental tragedy, illuminating how its legacy continues to shape Ukraine鈥檚 national memory, public health policies, and cultural resilience.
Ukrainian Language Class 鈥 Introductory lessons in vocabulary, communication, and cultural context.
Documentary Screening 鈥 Curated films about the war in Ukraine, with guided discussion and reflection.
Ukrainian Cultural Class 鈥 Exploration of Ukrainian music, cultural traditions, and artistic expression.

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