Lyubov Rakovitsa studied at Mariupol State University. In 2021, she became head of the NGO Donetsk Institute of Information, where she is responsible for general management of the organization, strategic planning, and supervision of project implementation. She previously served as a project manager and fundraiser at the Institute. Lyubov has been a speaker for the Donbas Media Forum, Forum on Constructive Journalism and Online School for Independent Media of the DM.

IVLP Impact Award Project: “Devoted”- The Documentary Series About the Russian War Against Ukraine Impact

Two 15-minute documentary videos told the stories of families impacted by the war in Ukraine. In-depth interviews with heroes and personal archives were used to showcase the breadth of war's long-term impact on Ukrainian society. To watch the Devoted docuseries, please visit: I barely escaped from occupation - Irina's family was divided by war (Eng Subtl) - YouTube  and My family is scattered around the world. The story of Irina from Mariupol (Engl Subtl) - YouTube

"I can say that the film turned out to be sincere and truthful. I looked at the heroine, sympathized with her and found her very strong. And it is very interesting, because the understanding that this heroine is me, that I am a HEROINE, would not have come without watching." - Devoted Docuseries Interviewee

IVLP Exchange Experience

Lyubov participated in the IVLP Project Advocacy of Democratic Principles, organized by the U.S. Department of State and Cultural Vistas, in partnership with Georgia Council for International Visitors, Global Santa Fe, and GlobalAustin.

Lyubov's exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project: "I appreciate the opportunity to meet professionals from the USA. I’m very grateful for the support of Ukraine and active Ukrainians, which takes place within the program. During a war, this becomes especially important, because it proves to us the faith of the United States in Ukraine's future."

U.S. Communities Visited

Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Santa Fe, NM; Austin, TX

Country: Ukraine

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