Oleksandra Boliak

Oleksandra Boliak, from Kharkiv, Ukraine, has always combined art and sport in her life. Trained in graphic design and currently pursuing Olympic Studies in Cologne, she works internationally in sport while championing creativity and inclusion. Her journey shows how personal challenges can become opportunities to inspire others through resilience and values.

BeActive4Peace is a sport-based initiative that supports internally displaced children in Ukraine by helping them adapt and integrate into new communities.

Through inclusive multi-sport festivals and Olympic values workshops, children aged 9-13 explore activities such as flying disc, pétanque and cheerleading, while gaining tools for resilience and psychosocial well-being. By connecting participants with local clubs and trainers, the project fosters lasting social inclusion, mental health support, and a sense of belonging amid conflict-induced displacement.