Success Stories

These are stories of resilience, hope and transformation.
Each child has their own journey – from challenges and loss to new opportunities and growing confidence.

Through free online English education at Hope – Children of Ukraine, children gain not only knowledge,
but also discover new possibilities, believe in themselves and start dreaming bigger.

Discover their stories – and be inspired.

Zoryana Venherenko

Age: 15 years old
From: Nikopol (currently living in Kamianske)
Level before studies: A1-A2 / Current level: B2+
Hobbies: Philology: studying accents, dialects, and stylistics

History of Zoryana Support

Liliya Bozhkova

Age: 14 years old
From: Prymorsk, Zaporizhzhia region (currently living in Zaporizhzhia)
Experience with the foundation: Over 2 years
Hobbies: Reading, vocals, playing the piano, and traveling across Ukraine

History of Liliya Support

Arina Baitrak

Age: 15 years old
From: Kharkiv (currently living in Odesa)
Experience with the foundation: Over 2 years
Hobbies: Singing, playing guitar and piano, nail aesthetics

History of Arina Support

Arina Kurdelchuk

Age: 14 years old
From: Nikopol (currently living in Yabluniv)
Experience with the foundation: Over a year
Hobbies: Drawing, dancing, handicrafts, and reading

History of Arina Support

Diana Kurylo

Age: 13 years old
From: Kharkiv (currently living in the Kharkiv region)
Experience with the foundation: Over 2 years
Hobbies: Singing and playing the drums

History of Diana Support

Anna Bezruk

Age: 14 years old
From: Kharkiv (currently living in the Zhytomyr region)
Experience with the foundation: Over a year
Hobbies: Writing (poetry and books), drawing, origami, learning languages

History of Anna Support

Oleksandr Pette

Age: 12 years old
From: Kharkiv (currently living in Kharkiv)
Experience with the foundation: 3–6 months
Hobbies: LEGO construction, swimming, board and computer games

History of Oleksandr Support

Oleksandr Bahrii

Age: 13 years old
From: Kivertsi, Volyn region
Experience with the foundation: 3–6 months
Hobbies: Computer games and music

History of Oleksandr Support

Vitalina Kuripka

16 years old
Skelky, Zaporizhzhia region (currently living in Lviv)
Medical college student, over 2 years with foundation
Watching movies and listening to music

History of Vitalina Support

Kateryna Kytska

12 years old
Kyiv (currently living in Poplavnyky, Ivano-Frankivsk region)
Experience with the foundation: Over a year
Hobbies: Knitting toys with a crochet hook, playing the piano, drawing, and reading

History of Kateryna Support

Kateryna Lehutska

15 years old
Verkhniokamianske, Bakhmut district, Donetsk region (currently living in Vinnytsia)
Experience with the foundation: Over 2 years
Hobbies: Badminton

History of Kateryna Support