Motivational Opening Address for Students and Educators by the Head of the NGO "Prohresylni"

What role does youth play in shaping the future of Ukraine? Why are active citizenship, responsibility, and education essential drivers of social change? These questions will be at the heart of this motivational opening address for students and educators within the Forum.

During the session, participants will have the opportunity to discuss leadership, youth development, civic engagement, and the role of education in building a democratic and prosperous future for Ukraine. The event will serve as a space for inspiration, the exchange of ideas, and reflection on the role of the younger generation in the country’s transformation processes.

Event Information

Date: June 9, 2026

Time: 10:00–10:15 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

Speaker

Bohdan Ferens (Ukraine) - PhD in Political Science, expert in international relations, European integration, and security policy, founder of the SD Platform and the NGO "Prohresylni". Specialist in international policy, democracy, civil society development, and Ukraine’s European integration.

Who Will Benefit from the Event?

The event will be valuable for students, educators, young people, representatives of civil society organizations, and everyone interested in civic engagement, education, youth leadership, and Ukraine’s European integration.

The event is organized by the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation in partnership with the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) and with the financial support of the European Union within the framework of the EU Project "CONSENT".