Olesia Hirka - participant of the regional contest "Woman of Donetsk Region" in 2025, nomination "Creator of Changes and Opportunities"
Olesia Hirka from Kramatorsk is a woman who proves that even in the most difficult times, you can change the world around you, inspire young people and open new horizons for them.
At the Donetsk Regional Ecological and Naturalistic Center, she is not just a teacher - she is a mentor, motivator and a true "change maker." Her team "Changemakers" won second place at the international media festival "Press Spring on the Dnipro Slopes", proving that creativity and social activity are a force that can influence society.
Her pedagogical skills and sincerity were recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation for her participation in organizing the regional conference "Biological Research and Invention". Thanks to her successful AI Creator course, Olesya boldly combines education with technology, creating innovative products that fascinate children and youth.
In 2025, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine highly appreciated her professionalism and awarded her with a letter of appreciation. She is also the author of the project "Valeological Minutes "Live Healthy!" and runs a YouTube channel with more than 100 videos of her own about environmental education and love of nature.
Olesya Hirka is not only a teacher and a public figure. She is a woman with a big heart, an honorary donor, a person who proves every day through her deeds that kindness, professionalism and inspiration can change the world. Olesia owes her achievements to her mother and the staff of the Donetsk Regional Ecology and Nature Center, who support her in all her endeavors.
Read the detailed story of the contestant here: https://surl.li/unrghq