I WILL continues to support Nikolaev Orphanage #5 with meaningful improvements — like a new classroom whiteboard — made possible through the kindness and ongoing donations of our supporters.
I WILL renewed the aging Radsad Orphanage — home to its 4th Computer Learning Center — with new bookshelves, art supplies, gym equipment, and kitchen tools. Even the school’s old sewing machine was repaired, bringing comfort and creativity back into the children’s everyday lives.
I WILL supported Agata from Elanetsk with her eye surgery, covering medical and travel costs. Her operation was a success, and she’s now recovering well — a story of healing and hope made possible by compassion.
I WILL celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary on September 7, 2012, with a joyful evening where all planned projects were fully funded. The milestone marked a decade of dedication, impact, and heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make it possible.
10 years has passed since our first fundraiser, and we were ready to do it again!
I WILL added five new computer stations to the Yuzhnoukrainsk Orphanage in May 2012. The children shared a video describing how the class helps them learn, achieve better grades, and connect with loved ones online.
n February 2012, a delegation led by Tara MacIntosh visited the Yuzhnoukrainsk Orphanage, home of I WILL’s 5th Computer Learning Center. The visit strengthened ties, inspired the children, and was celebrated in the local newspaper — a touching reflection of I WILL’s growing impact in Ukraine.
Just before Ukrainian Christmas, I WILL brought Santa — and a car full of sweets — to Radsad Orphanage, home of the 4th I WILL Computer Learning Center. The visit filled the day with laughter, warmth, and renewed commitment to helping every child thrive.
I WILL opened its 5th Computer Learning Center in Yuzhnoukrainsk, continuing its mission to bring digital education to Ukrainian orphanages. The celebration, led by Vladimir Kotov with a live Skype connection from Toronto, marked another milestone in empowering children through technology.
In Nikolaev, Ukraine, I Will Association is helping 11-year-old Kostia from the village of Veselinovo, who is undergoing chemotherapy treatments. We are covering the cost of his medication and care, and my father recently visited him at the Nikolaev Hospital for Sick Children. We pray for Kostia’s strength, healing, and full recovery.
Longtime I WILL supporter Barbara Kempt from Cape Breton created hand-made dolls, hats, and scarves for children in Yuzhnoukrainsk and nearby orphanages — gifts filled with love that brought comfort and joy to dozens of young lives.
I WILL opened its 4th Computer Learning Center at the Radsad Orphanage, connecting with the ceremony via Skype to witness Vladimir Kotov cut the ribbon and the children perform in celebration — a joyful milestone in expanding education and opportunity across Ukraine.
A local Nikolaev newspaper honored I WILL and its supporters for their heartfelt dedication to children in need, praising their compassion and generosity as acts of kindness “born from an inner call to share humanity.”
In 2010, I WILL opened a new computer class in downtown Nikolaev, offering free digital education and career training to disadvantaged youth. The project, led by Vladimir Kotov and Eugeny Paramonov, now gives hundreds of children access to technology — and to a brighter future.
In Kharkiv, Ukraine, the I Will Association delivered warm winter clothing to 217 visually impaired children at the Kharkiv Orphanage. With help from volunteers Dima Skorikov and Olga Riabinina, each child received perfectly fitted clothes and, for many, their first chance to choose something of their own — a gift of warmth, dignity, and joy.
I WILL gave the children of the Nikolaev Orphanage a rare gift — their first professional portraits. For many, it was the first time they had ever been photographed individually, creating cherished keepsakes that now brighten their rooms and remind them they are seen and valued.
WILL’s recent visit to Nikolaev celebrated growth and gratitude — from upgrading the thriving computer class and gifting children their portraits, to supporting a foster family of 11 with books, sweets, and a new refrigerator. Every smile reflected the warmth made possible by I WILL supporters.
I WILL helped Olesia, a young girl from Veselinovo, receive the spinal surgery, corset, and medical care she needed to recover and continue her education — giving her hope for a healthier, brighter future thanks to the generosity of Gary Pottruff and Marie Verschuuren.
Tara MacIntosh and her grandmother, Barbara Kempt, have spent years knitting scarves, mittens, hats, and socks for I WILL’s children — heartfelt gifts that wrap every child in warmth and love.
I WILL launched its second computer class at the Ochakov Orphanage, giving children new access to technology and the excitement of connecting with the world beyond their walls.
I WILL expanded the Nikolaev Computer Room with new full-color printers and upgraded equipment, giving children improved tools for creativity, learning, and preparing professional documents — another step forward in their digital education journey.