Mark Kychma

Mark Kychma lived in Lviv in Ukraine when Russia invaded his home country in 2022. He used his leadership skills to help people on all grounds from transporting them to safe havens and providing medical help, to raising funds and donations and making sure all is put in place by his team. The jury agreed that what Mark did was brave and selfless, and a heartbreaking and inspiring example of human resilience and perseverance. “Mark's commitment to assist and support war refugees, his tireless hours and days spent raising funds for them through his network and help people cross borders is a true example of positive change,” said the jury.