Iryna Fedyshyn

Iryna Fedyshyn isn't just a well-known Ukrainian singer. She is a Ukrainian who has proven that music can save lives. From the very first days of the full-scale war, Iryna threw herself into volunteer work — and did the impossible: she made it systematic and real.

The numbers are stunning. 400+ vehicles delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Dozens of charity tours across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Tens of millions of hryvnias raised for the army. Cars, drones, thermal imagers, gear, medical equipment. She personally reports on every fundraiser and every handover.

«It hurts me that there are always more requests than possibilities. But I do everything my strength and resources allow,» — Iryna says. And these aren't just words. It's daily work.

I am personally in awe of the rhythm of her life. A delicate woman who runs Christmas tours across America, constantly moves between states, performs, fundraises, organizes auctions. I cannot imagine when she or her team rests — it's incredible. She isn't afraid to travel to dangerous places in Ukraine, and supports our defenders not only with words, but with real presence. Even an ocean away, she keeps helping — financially and with her voice.

A huge part of this work belongs to her husband and producer, Vitaliy Chovnyk. «Without Vitaliy this would not be possible,» Iryna says.

On December 4, 2025, Iryna Fedyshyn received the Distinction of the President of Ukraine «Golden Heart» — for her significant contribution to volunteer work. Iryna Fedyshyn is an example of how fragility meets superhuman strength. When the stage becomes a frontline, and a song becomes an instrument of the fight.