Iva Sidash

Independent documentary photographer. Member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers. She is a graduate of the International Center of Photography in New York. In August 2024, she became a fellow of the Women Photograph program. Winner of the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2024. In October 2024, as a participant of the Eddie Adams Workshop, she received the Chris Gondros Award for her coverage of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Iva's photographs have been presented at exhibitions in the United States and Europe, including the solo exhibition “The Wall - Witness to the War in Ukraine” in Wisconsin and California.

06 Dec, 2024 - Iva Sidash - Diana Delyurman

A lesson you don’t want to miss: drone piloting and tactical training for high school students (Photo gallery)

In a shift from traditional textbooks, young people are now attending monthly "Defense of Ukraine" classes, learning to fly drones, shoot, provide first aid, and more. To foster the spirit of national unity, various patriotic education centers are being established in Ukrainian cities. Have a look at the "Defense of Ukraine" classes in different regions in this photo report.