Maksym Khmeliuk, an Information Management Officer with the ETC in Kyiv, reflects on four years of living and working through the war in Ukraine. Balancing family life amid power cuts, freezing winters, and constant air‑raid alerts, he continues to keep humanitarians connected by turning complex field data into clear, actionable information. From supporting VHF networks under fire to helping communities access vital services, Maksym’s story highlights the resilience of those who ensure connectivity remains a lifeline in crisis, and the human moments that keep them going.

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