Hanna Shapko - participant of the regional contest "Woman of Donetsk Region" in 2025, nomination "Creator of Changes and Opportunities"
We invite you to meet an incredible woman - Hanna Shapko, a true driving force for cultural change and opportunity. The director of the Shakhiv Village House of Culture in Donetsk Oblast, Hanna Shapko not only adapts to challenges but also actively overcomes them, inspiring others by her example.
Her path was not easy. Despite rejections, setbacks, and financial difficulties, she turned each obstacle into a stepping stone to success. Her perseverance and self-belief allowed her to achieve incredible results.
Since 2021, Hanna has worked as a cultural and leisure organizer, and in 2022 she dedicated herself to volunteering. The full-scale invasion forced her and her family to leave their home, but even the status of an internally displaced person did not hinder her activities.
Today, Hanna Shapko continues her work, focusing on children and youth, creating opportunities where others see only barriers. She actively cooperates with cultural institutions in her new place of residence, inspiring people to believe in themselves.
Anna is an example of how personal honesty and perseverance can change society. She breaks down stereotypes and opens doors for those who have not been able to access them before.
Read the detailed story of the contestant here:https://surl.lu/ceeyww