I am the author of the Goodacity blog, a journalist, and a translator. For 16 years, I have worked in professional journalism, contributing to regional and national publications, both in print and online media. I have written reports, conducted interviews, reviews, articles on cultural, social, and charitable topics, as well as materials in the style of "solution journalism" and communication materials.
My focus is on creating interesting and exclusive content. Journalism, to me, is primarily about human stories, to which I always find the key, empathize with the people I write about, and love all my heroes. Journalism, to me, means telling people about what truly matters to them, informing and inspiring them. It is not just a job, but a way of life, just like for all those who dream, create, and are inspired by it.
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I am a manager of cultural affairs and a project manager with over 14 years of experience at United Thinkers. I have participated in the organization of numerous successful social and charitable projects and have implemented informational campaigns and communication cases.
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I believe in the power of goodness and I am happy that as part of the Goodacity project, I can contribute to its expansion. I believe in the power of words and in the fact that communication can help make the world a better place. I know how, where and when to speak in order to be heard. And when you are heard, you can change the world!
Helping children – changing the world for the better
Children don’t know that some things are impossible to do, and that’s why they do them anyway! That is why they are able to change our world for the better!
Goodness has no age limit. Not only adults can do good things, helping children, help others, and change the world. The story of 12-year-old Sofiyka, our youngest microgrant recipient, proves it!
Big little good deeds
“Good afternoon. I have a classmate, Misha. Unfortunately, his family cannot afford to buy him winter clothes and shoes. He is my best friend and I really want to help him. We are studying offline, and I want him to go to school…”
It’s hard to put into words how much Sofiyka, this sixth grader from a small town in the Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, touched our hearts and moved us with her letter! Big good things happen when a child’s heart shares love and warmth with others! Including when children are helping children! There are no things too small for the greater good.
Sofia is 12, she is doing well at school, loves dancing and singing, and this year she took on the role of St. Mykolay, the benefactor — for the first time!
“I really enjoy the presents, like any other child,” Sofiyka laughs. “This year I wrote a letter with a request as usual, and was so happy to find the present under my pillow. But this year I realized one more important thing: it turned out that giving gifts was just as pleasant and maybe even more so! Because it makes two people happy, both you and the person receiving the gift! Isn’t it a holiday miracle?!”
“Me and Mykhaylyk have been friends since first grade, and I know that his family has plenty of troubles right now,” the girl says. “I wanted to help him, and then I saw a message about microgrants from Goodacity. My English teacher, Inna Rostislavivna, helped me fill out the application. I was so happy to receive a letter telling me that I would be able to do this good thing I planned!”
“Together with my mother, I went to choose clothes for Mykhaylyk. We bought him jeans and a hoodie, as well as some fruits and a package of sweets. I brought him the presents just in time for St. Mykolay’s Day, and I wanted it to be a surprise and to bring him a bit of a miracle and holiday spirit!
Mykhaylyk was so glad, he was incredibly happy! And I was happy that I could help him and do a good thing.”
Kindness grows as children grow
“We never tried to teach Sofiyka to intentionally go out of her way to do good things,” the girl’s mother, Mrs. Lesya says. “But it is usual for our family to help those who need help. Volunteering is a way of life for us, and the kid has been growing up watching it. I realized that we were doing everything right when Sofiyka herself decided to do a good deed and help her classmate. It’s her decision, it came from the heart!”
“I take my cue from my parents. Recently, my mother and I bought some groceries for a lonely lady,” the girl says. “And my dad saved an abandoned kitten in the forest once and brought it home to live with us… I also help animals on the street, I feel sorry for all of them. We already have a hamster, a turtle, three cats and four dogs at home!”
“From an early age, we all take our children on various trips with us, so why not take them on this incredibly exciting trip to the Land of Kindness?” Mrs. Lesya says. “The sooner you get on this path, the simpler and more familiar it is. Kindness grows as children grow. Helping children is very important nowadays. I’m grateful to Goodacity for the microgrant that has made it possible to give an unfortunate child, who learned difficulties and hardships at an early age, a little fairy tale filled with kindness and wonder. And this is what everyone wants during the winter holidays, regardless of age!”