Kyrylo Maslakhov

By profession, I am a builder. I was involved in constructing solar power plants, coordinating the supply of special metal structures for them, and managing the setup process. At one point, we contributed to the development of "green" technologies in our country. I also worked on building residential homes, and I loved seeing the results of my work, especially when people entered their new homes for the first time. That chapter of my life ended after 2022.

I decided to transition into the humanitarian field when I realized I couldn't stay on the sidelines of the crisis caused by the war. I wanted to personally help people endure and adapt to the new realities.

There was instant chemistry between me and the "Responsible Citizens" team when we first met. In such a team, you understand that these are people of action. I immediately joined the team’s large-scale project in collaboration with Mercy Corps, where I worked as a registrar and trainer for local teams, registering people for cash assistance.

The values I rely on in my work are responsibility for decisions and actions. I consider this to be my foundation, stemming from my construction background.