Lyudmila Shvanik is a participant in the 2025 regional competition “Woman of Donetsk Region” in the category “Creator of Change and Opportunities.”
Lyudmila is a woman who knows how to give warmth and support where it is most needed. Her professional career began in 1995 in the city of Siversk, when she first crossed the threshold of the “Sunflower” kindergarten. There, she gave her heart to the children, helping each of them believe in themselves. Over time, the staff and parents entrusted her with the management of the institution, and the kindergarten became a space for a happy childhood, filled with kindness and care.
The war destroyed this world. The children's voices fell silent, and Lyudmila was forced to leave her hometown with her family. In Dnipro, she began a new chapter in her life, heading the Labor Archives Municipal Institution of the Siversk City Council. This is a place where every document carries the weight of a lifetime: confirmation of work experience, a certificate for a pension or recalculation become the key to confidence and security for people. Thanks to Lyudmila Vasylivna's work, hundreds of community residents receive what is extremely important to them.
Despite her new responsibilities, her heart continues to reach out to children. She participates in educational activities, helping to create a supportive and nurturing environment for children. She also finds time for volunteer work, making amulets for soldiers, filling each one with a symbol of love and faith.
Lyudmila Shvanik is an example of a woman who, despite experiencing loss and hardship, has retained her inner light.
The detailed story of the contest participant can be found at: https://surl.lt/gtixto
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