Francesca was born in Italy, where she got M.A. degree in pedagogy and participated in the work of several collectives and organizations. Paths of activism and informal education brought her to Serbia, and she has been part of Volunteers` Center of Vojvodina since November 2019. In her spare, but also working time, she enjoys her pedagogical and social activities, reading, and gardening.
Jelena Ačanski (Uncut Creations): We Cannot Monetize Personal Assistance
Jelena Ačanski holds a PhD in biological sciences and, as she says, a preschool diploma in vector illustration design. Her endlessly charming illustrations have quietly won the hearts of cat lovers, but beyond the witty messages on t-shirts for cat enthusiasts, Jelena is also known for her solidarity-driven campaigns. This time, we’re talking to her for the “Why We Donate” section about her contributions to the “Living Upright” Center and the accessibility of personal assistant services for people with disabilities, as well as her views on solidarity, community, and creating a more just world.