As a leading member of several associations and NGOs, I am actively involved in collective actions aimed at addressing the challenges faced by puppetry artists and the professional puppet arts sector. My involvement is centered around three main areas:

1. Improving the training and working conditions of puppetry artists and the professional ecosystem, while increasing the visibility of puppet arts in our societies:  

   The field of puppet arts often remains on the margins of major artistic disciplines, despite its cultural richness and expressive potential. Through my work within NGOs, I strive to improve the training of puppeteers, not only by providing them with learning opportunities that meet contemporary demands but also by ensuring professional support once their training is completed. This involves advocating for fair working conditions, raising awareness among cultural institutions about recognizing this profession, and supporting artists in securing funding for their projects.  

   By enhancing the visibility of puppet arts in our societies, we create spaces where these artistic forms can reach a broader audience, foster creativity, and offer a complementary alternative to more established forms of expression. Through events, festivals, and collaborations with other disciplines, we contribute to the visibility of this art and its resonance in the contemporary cultural landscape.

2. Promoting mutual understanding through cultural and artistic cooperation projects on an international scale:

   My commitment also includes establishing and developing international artistic cooperation projects. I firmly believe that art is a powerful vehicle for dialogue between cultures. Through the initiatives we lead, we build bridges between puppetry artists from different countries, facilitating the exchange of skills, practices, and ideas.  

   These collaborations transcend geographical and cultural barriers, fostering better mutual understanding between people. By participating in international projects, artists not only share their technical skills; they also bring their unique cultural perspectives, creating fertile ground for artistic innovation. This contributes to the enrichment of not only the artists themselves but also the societies in which they work.  

   We also encourage artistic residencies, international co-productions, and exchanges between festivals, allowing artists to work in diverse contexts and enrich their creations with foreign influences.

3. Supporting and promoting Ukrainian culture beyond borders:  

   As an artist of Ukrainian origin, I feel a particular responsibility to promote Ukrainian culture beyond borders, especially in the context of the current war and humanitarian crisis. Through the associations and NGOs in which I participate, I support the dissemination of Ukrainian culture internationally. This translates into initiatives aimed at raising awareness of Ukrainian artists, preserving cultural heritage threatened by the conflict, and highlighting the richness of Ukrainian artistic traditions, of which puppetry is an integral part.  

   We organize exhibitions, performances, and educational projects to raise international awareness of Ukrainian cultural heritage. My goal is to maintain the vitality of this culture despite the challenges artists face on the ground. This effort not only helps preserve valuable heritage but also underscores the resilience of a people and the importance of culture as a unifying force in times of crisis.  

   In parallel, we support displaced or refugee Ukrainian artists by offering them work and collaboration opportunities within international artistic networks. In this way, we contribute to the empowerment of artists who, despite adversity, continue to keep Ukrainian culture alive around the world.

In summary, these collective actions aim not only to improve the working conditions of puppetry artists and promote cultural cooperation but also to strengthen the visibility of Ukrainian culture at a time when it is more threatened than ever. My commitment aligns with a global vision where art becomes a powerful tool for social transformation, intercultural dialogue, and the preservation of cultural identities in a constantly changing world.

The associations/NGOs I am involved in include: