Age: 14
From: Mariupol, Donetsk Region
Current place of residence: Germany

Started attending Svitlo School: March 2025

Responsibilities:

• Instagram Team Member: I am part of the Instagram team, where I am responsible for writing captions for posts, helping to create clear, engaging, and appealing communication with the community.
• Blog Cover Designer: I design visual covers for the blog, ensuring aesthetic quality, stylistic consistency, and alignment with the content.
• Senior Group Buddy: I help new students in the senior group adapt to the school, support them during their first weeks, and contribute to a smooth and comfortable integration into the school community.
• Reading Buddy for the Junior Group: I work with younger students during reading sessions, helping them develop reading skills and build confidence.
• Class Prefect: I track attendance and student participation, supporting an organized and responsible learning environment.

Future Plans:

At the moment, I do not have long-term plans, but I definitely want to complete the Ukrainian Leadership Academy program and organize my own project in the near future.

One sentence that describes Albina:

Why not try?

What Svitlo School means to Albina:

Svitlo is the first organization I joined independently. Here, I discovered that project-based learning can sometimes be even more effective than traditional schooling. It is a community of students who are actively involved in different organizations and volunteering.

It is also a place where I am trusted. For example, in the Reading Buddy program, I tried teaching even though I had no prior experience, and Svitlo provided support and, most importantly, the freedom to try. I have become much braver — I try new things and share my thoughts more openly.

As for English, I finally rely on it. My English is not perfect, but I am no longer afraid to use it.

Overall, Svitlo truly means a lot to me, although what I value most are the people.

Scholarships from Svitlo:

• Duolingo English Test

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