Our Team
The faces behind SvoRa
Meet the dedicated individuals who make our shelter a haven for animals.
Valeria Holovanova
Founder, Director and Veterinary Specialist
Founded the NGO Svora in Kharkiv in 2022, after seeing the destruction the war brought especially for animals and children.
Valeria studies Phamacology while also running the shelter they are currently constructing.
Roman Kharchenko
Co-Founder, Husband and animal volunteer
Passionate about rescuing animals in the war torn villages around Kharkiv. Roman typically spend most of his time on the road helping and feeding animals. The rest of the time is spend helping at home and the shelter they are constructing.