VOKI: Advancing EU–Ukraine Cooperation
Verein für osteuropäische Kooperation und Integration (VOKI) functions as an expert hub, transferring Ukraine’s unique expertise to EU partners. We provide deep expertise in cybersecurity, railway logistics, defence, and veteran and social policies to bolster European stability. We transform frontline knowledge into strategic safety for the European Union. Join us in a collaborative effort to utilize these vital insights.
Events
VOKI’s projects are led by our expert members to transfer Ukraine’s resilience experience to European institutions and local communities, ensuring a safer and more integrated future for all.
Sejm Youth Diplomacy Visit
Partners: Chancellery of the Sejm & PISM
VOKI's Wachtang-David Nagler engaged in Polish-Ukrainian dialogue to foster solidarity. This session strengthened youth cooperation and strategic bilateral relations through direct legislative exchange.
UkraineResists Awareness
Berlin Photo Exhibition | 2024
Wachtang Nagler showcased resilience with Free Ukraine gGmbH and Pilecki Institute.
Event bolstered German-Ukrainian solidarity through visual storytelling.
Strengthened civic ties between EU partners and Ukraine.
Europe Shall Hear You
Joint Initiative with DBJW and VOKI Member Ivanna Prylutska
VOKI fostered cross-border youth dialogue to amplify voices in European policy.
Ukraine in the World
Partner: HU Berlin | Academic Forum
VOKI member Ivanna Prylutska joined the 'Ukraine in the World' series at Humboldt University to strengthen research ties.
This educational initiative fostered academic synergy between German scholars and Ukrainian experts.
Collaborative outcome: Enhanced European discourse on Ukrainian studies and shared history.
Human Rights & LegalTech
Roundtable on AI and Rule of Law
Andrii Prylutskyi joined the Norwegian Refugee Council and ILAC to explore AI's impact on human rights protection.
The session fostered collaboration between LegalTech innovators and justice practitioners.
Key outcome: Actionable frameworks for leveraging technology to uphold legal integrity in crisis zones.
Regional Dialogue
VOKI & DBJW Strategic Partnership
VOKI member Ivanna Prylutska partnered with the Deutsch-Britische Gesellschaft Junges Forum (DBJW) to lead the "Europe Shall Hear You" workshop.
Outcome: Empowered youth through policy training and deepened institutional networks between Ukraine, Germany, and the UK.
Founders & Team
The Verein für osteuropäische Kooperation und Integration (VOKI) brings together a multidisciplinary team of founders and experts working at the intersection of European integration, security, law, science, and social resilience.
Andrii Prylutskyi
Chair of the Board
Legal researcher in international criminal and humanitarian law. Leads VOKI’s strategic direction.
Contact: w.nagler@voki.berlin
Oksana Drozdovska
Expert
Expert on Women, Peace and Security, European integration, and gender equality in politics.
Contact: o.drozdovska@voki.berlin
Bohdanna Duma
Board Member and Treasurer
Expert in international security and foreign policy, working at the Ministry of Defence.
Contact: b.duma@voki.berlin
Stanislav Sochynskyi
head of the veteran commission
Over 6 years of experience in IT Product management (Mobility, HealthTech, Fintech, Tourism). Organises civilian preparedness courses in Tartu, Estonia.
Contact: s.sochynskyi@voki.berlin
Ivanna Prylutska
EXPERT
PhD in molecular biology | Researcher and public educator working with children and youth.
Contact: i.prylutska@voki.berlin
Wachtang-David Nagler
head of Commission for European Affairs
Humanitarian professional with extensive experience in Ukraine. Focus on project coordination.
Contact: w.nagler@voki.berlin
Mykola Chechulin
Deputy Chair
Researcher in international private law and specialist in practical psychology.
Contact: m.chechulin@voki.berlin
Serhiy Vakulenchyk
Associate member
Expert in youth and humanitarian policy. Active assistant military chaplain in Armed forces of Ukraine.
Propose a Project
We bridge Ukraine’s frontline expertise with European policy needs. VOKI invites concrete proposals for collaborative policy research, defense integration studies, and social resilience projects that advance EU–Ukraine stability.
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany