Lyzaveta Drannikova

Currently serving as a Project Officer in the EASPD, Lyzaveta Drannikova is a dedicated professional in the humanitarian sector, specializing in partnerships for emergencies and development. Her focus areas include education, inclusion, and children's rights. She holds an MA in European Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Europe, where she distinguished herself in intercultural dialogue, and a BA in International Relations from the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.

Lyzaveta has garnered substantial experience in international organizations, including UNICEF, ILO, and IFES, contributing significantly to the development of civic education and awareness raising, corporate-social responsibility and inclusion initiatives and enhancing her expertise in EU projects and civil service roles. In her current position at EASPD, she is at the forefront of the Emergency Early Childhood Development Support for Ukraine, a critical international project realized in partnership with UNICEF. Her work has been instrumental in reaching over 20,000 children from Ukraine with/at risk of developmental delays and disabilities and their families with direct support, as well as building a strong advocacy campaign to improve Early Childhood Intervention in the EU and beyond, showcasing her commitment to creating meaningful change in emergency and development contexts.

Lyzaveta is known for her communication skills and unwavering commitment to achieving and surpassing project goals, while ensuring inclusive collaboration and support for everyone, which drives her constant pursuit for excellence in the humanitarian field.