Yana Rudenko

Her experiences shaped her decision to study public administration at Leiden University Campus The Hague to contribute to global peace and justice.

She has spoken at international events, including the Cleveringa Meeting in The Hague, where she shared her personal experiences and highlighted the importance of accountability for Russia's aggression.

[4][5] Ms. Rudenko is also a co-founder of the DroneAid Collective, an initiative based in the Netherlands that engages displaced Ukrainians and rehabilitating veterans in building drones for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Through workshops held in cities across the Netherlands, participants learn technical skills such as electronics and soldering while assembling drones used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions.

In the first year of its existence, the initiative has raised over €150,000 in funds and produced almost 300 drones and plays a dual role in supporting Ukraine's defence efforts and fostering the rehabilitation of participants.