We continue working on the Ukrainian-Danish project “Stories of Warriors,” taking another important step in its implementation. Voice acting workshops were held for Ukrainian defenders who will be voicing the short stories of their comrades. We also invited the authors of the stories to the meeting so they could get to know each other better.

During the meeting, participants got acquainted with the material, distributed the texts, and discussed the nuances of working with the personal stories of veterans. Some have already begun voice recording, and the first recordings are ready. The technical work is being handled by sound engineer Nazar Pavlyk together with the team from 79014records studio, for which we are sincerely grateful.

Within the project, a collection of ten short stories written by Ukrainian veterans is being created. Their audio versions will be narrated by other veterans — those who understand this experience from the inside. Translated texts are also being prepared to be voiced by Danish veterans, allowing them to engage more deeply with the Ukrainian experience and share these stories within their own communities.

Soon, we will publish the audio and text versions of the stories on various audio platforms. We will also gradually introduce the audience to the authors of the collection — their stories are so diverse and multifaceted that they deserve special attention.

“Stories of Warriors” is a space for the experiences of defenders, where each story can be heard, and society gains the opportunity to better understand the people who have lived through war.

📚 Authors and voice actors:

Authors:
Volodymyr Bodnar, Yevhen Ravskyi, Andrii Zholob, Dmytro Matviishyn, Mykhailo Filonenko, Oleksiy Palianychka, Maksym Buhel, Oleksandr Bulich, Zoryana Hrebeniukova-Kobenko, Uliana Kuzyk

Voice actors:
Oleksandr Mishchuk, Oleh Suk, Yurii Bubes, Andrii Petrus, Yurii Kalyniak, Oleksa Kravchuk, Ivan Havrylko, Pavlo Nechytailo, Anna Ivantsyk, Svitlana Vostrikova

*About the Project

“Stories of Warriors” is a joint Ukrainian-Danish initiative implemented by YMCA-YWCA Lviv and YMCA Armed Services Danmark (KFUM Soldatermission) with the support of the New Democracy Fund.

The project combines storytelling and art therapy, helping veterans rediscover their voices through texts and songs — and helping society hear and understand their stories.
We want every Ukrainian defender to have a space for self-expression, recovery, and inspiration.