Angelina Karyakina

Chief Producer of Information Broadcasting of the Directorate of Information Broadcasting JSC "NSTU":

— The program of international insurance for journalists is extremely important for the journalists of "Suspilne". After all, they feel protected in dangerous areas and understand that in case of injury, they can count on the support of the fund. During the war, it is critically important for us, the media, to show what is happening in the territories where hostilities are ongoing or which were under the occupation of the Russian military. Journalists of "Suspilne" filmed many stories in Donetsk region, Luhansk region, in the south of our country. Millions, if not more, of people all over the world had the opportunity to see the real situation. We show not only the everyday life and heroism of our soldiers, but also the lives of civilians who are under enemy fire every day. At the same time, it is necessary to preserve the health and life of our employees.

Oleksandr Voloshyn

Operations manager of investigative journalism agency "Slidstvo.Info":

— Insurance of journalists working on the frontline or liberated territories is the need of our time.
Unfortunately, we do not have any state support program, so media people are forced to look for some
options to insure themselves. If you order the service from foreign companies directly, then no financing
of the editorial offices will be enough to cover the costs. Therefore, our colleagues now travel to the war
zone at their own peril and risk. Every minute of shooting is work in dangerous conditions. The support
of the international foundation is very valuable and helpful.

Oleksandr Takul

Branch manager of the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine "Regional Directorate UA:Sumy":

- The insurance program is very motivating for journalists. After all, they can feel more confident and
protected when performing professional tasks. In 2022, we were able to insure more than 10 people
and will definitely take advantage of this opportunity again.
Our journalists and operators actually work on the border with Russia every day. And every time it is a
big risk for them. After all, no one knows whether he will return. Journalist insurance is a necessity in the
circumstances we all find ourselves in. So we are grateful to our partners for their support.

Tetiana Kurmanova

Director of the PPO TRC "Hromadske Radio" and program director of Hromadske Radio:

— The work of media workers at the front is always a challenge both for themselves and for the entire
team. Danger is everywhere, insurance is a business necessity, not a whim. Many Ukrainian journalists
work as fixers for foreign colleagues. And I want to note: all foreign media workers have insurance for
every day. Unfortunately, this option is not available to us. In the event of an injury, our journalists can
now rely only on themselves or their relatives and friends. That is why the initiative with international
insurance is extremely helpful. This is a great opportunity to get a protection guarantee.

Anastasia Dashko

Correspondent of the branch of Suspilne UA:Donbas:

- Our correspondents do not just shoot stories in the war zone. Some of them even live there and work in conditions of constant threat to life. The program of the International Insurance Fund for Journalists is extremely helpful, because it gives the opportunity to have at least a minimal feeling that everything will be okay, that our employees are protected, that journalists can get help and financial support in case of injury.
Thanks to the work of journalists who also risk their lives every day, we show the world realities in which we live. We see with our own eyes the horrors that the war brought, we relay the truth and thus every day we do everything possible to speed up our victory.

Andriy Kramchenkov

Editor-in-chief of "Suspilne Sumy":

- I personally and my colleagues shoot scenes in Sumy region, which is under fire every day. Filming was recently held in Bilopilliya. We are going to record the consequences of the enemy's aggression right after the shelling, the attack on civilian objects. But none of us knows what and when will will be bombed during filming. The countdown is not even for minutes, but for seconds.
Every trip to border towns and villages is a lottery. Unfortunately, we do not have a sufficiently developed culture of life insurance. Even in wartime, journalists, cameramen and all team members who go on dangerous missions must be insured. At least that way we or our families can feel more at ease. And in case of injury or death, have some guarantees and financial support.