New Whiteboard and Books

New Whiteboard and Books

Nikolaev, Ukraine

We continue to provide help (small or big) to Nikolaev orphanage #5. In the photos below, my dad is in front of a new whiteboard which was gifted to the orphanage on one of his many visits.

 

New Kitchen, Gym Equipment, Library and Art Supplies

New Kitchen, Gym Equipment, Library and Art Supplies

Radsad, Ukraine

From October to November last year my dad worked very hard on renewing Radsad orphanage infrastructure. Radsad orphanage is very old. The fact that the kids now have new book shelves, new art supplies, new gym equipment and new pots, pans and utensils for the kitchen is such a great improvement in the life’s of many orphaned kids. My dad also repaired school’s old sewing machine.

 

I Will helps Agata

I Will helps Agata

Elanetsk, Ukraine

In October, I Will helped a little girl from Elanetsk, Nikolaev region. Agata needed eye operation so we helped with transportation, living and medical expenses.

 

Fundraiser: Celebrating 10 Years!

Fundraiser: Celebrating 10 Years!

Toronto, Canada

On Friday, September 7, 2012, we hosted our 10 Year Anniversary event to celebrate the birth of the I Will Association.

10 years has passed since our first fundraiser, and we were ready to do it again!

 

 Five New Computers Added

Five New Computers Added

Yuzhnoukrainsk, Ukraine

In May 2012, five additional computer stations were added for children in the Yuzhnoukrainsk orphanage.

Kids sent us video recording where they talked how computer class helps them in achieving better marks in school, self-education, and how Internet helps to connect them with remote relatives and friends.

 

Visit of Yuzhnoukrainsk Orphanage

Visit of Yuzhnoukrainsk Orphanage

Yuzhnoukrainsk, Ukraine

2012 had an exceptional start – our special delegation, including Tara Macintosh from Canada, visited Yuzhnoukrainsk orphanage on February 23, 2012. It was very memorable event for everyone and double joy because of Tara’s visit.

 

Visit of Radsad Orphanage

Visit of Radsad Orphanage

Radsad, Ukraine

Just before Ukrainian Christmas in January this year, my farther and I organized Santa’s visit to Radsad orphanage. Santa was also our driver and we had trunk full of Christmas sweets.

 

I Will 5th Computer Training Facility Opens

I Will 5th Computer Training Facility Opens

Yuzhnoukrainsk, Ukraine 

Yuzhnoukrainsk Computer Learning Center is our 5th educational center and now it is officially opened! 9 years ago, I Will was the first charitable organization to offer computer training facilities and training programs in Ukrainian orphanages.

 

I Will helps Kostia Yavorsky

Nikolaev, Ukraine

We heard about an 11 year old boy Kostia Yavorsky from people of the small village, Veselinovo, where Kostia is from. Kostia has just finished his 3d chemo session. I Will is helping to pay for Kostia’s treatments and medication.

 

Mrs. Barbara Kempt - Handmade Dolls

Mrs. Barbara Kempt - Handmade Dolls

Yuzhnoukrainsk, Ukraine 

Mrs. Barbara Kempt from Cape Breton has been an I Will special donor for many years. This summer 2011, her hand-made, very special, beautiful dolls, hats and scarfs were gifted to orphans from Uzhnoukrainsk. 

 

 I Will Opens its 4th Computer Learning Center

I Will Opens its 4th Computer Learning Center

Radsad Orphanage, Ukraine

We are so happy to announce that I Will has opened its 4th Computer Learning Center in RadSad orphange, in Nikolaev region. This is our newest and latest facility that will give many underprivileged kids a great opportunity to learn.

 

Ukrainians Are Grateful to I Will Association

Ukrainians Are Grateful to I Will Association

Ukraine Region

This article was published in the local Nikolaev press to tell about I Will organization and to Thank You – I Will Association supporters for your important contributions.

“…We would like to tell you about people who by the call of heart and for the sake of the children in need are doing this wonderful work.."

 

I Will Opens 3rd Computer Learning Center

I Will Opens 3rd Computer Learning Center

Nikolaev, Ukraine

The year 2010 is very special – yet another computer class has opened its doors on May 21, 2010, giving hundreds of children access to computers and Internet for education and livelihood purposes.

 

Orphanage for Blind Children - Warm Clothing

Orphanage for Blind Children - Warm Clothing

Kharkov Orphanage, Ukraine

Thank you to all of our supporters who made generous donations to the visually impaired children of the Kharkov Orphanage, you made this project very successful!

 

 

School Portraits for Nikolaev Orphanage #5

School Portraits for Nikolaev Orphanage #5

Nikolaev, Ukraine

During our annual visit to Nikolaev Orphanage, we decided to take portraits of children so they have professionally made head shots. We picked one of brightest rooms in the dormitory and had started shooting there, using window light. The atmosphere was fun because kids were surprised that someone is taking their picture. The line up was not ending and we were running out of memory.

 

Sharing a winter coat?

Kharkov, Ukraine

Kharkov Orphanage is in Urgent Need! There are twenty two blind kids in the Kharkov Orphanage that urgently need winter clothes. As one of the examples to illustrate the need is that kids go outside for a walk in shifts, because they do not have enough winter coats for everyone. 

 

Christmas Gifts for Children in Nikolaev

Christmas Gifts for Children in Nikolaev

Nikolaev Region, Ukraine

During our most recent visit to the Nikolaev orphanage, we witnessed that the I Will Computer Class is extremely popular and very successful, barely surviving the great demand and busy class schedule. We are working on updating class computer peripherals and hardware.

 

Giving Hope for Olesia

Giving Hope for Olesia

Veselinovo, Ukraine

I Will donated funds to pay off the debt of the operation and also made it possible to have a custom corset made for Olesia. I WILL has plans to donate funds to cover Olesia’s follow up appointments and medication.

 

Keeping Children Warm

Keeping Children Warm

Nikolaev Region

We make items for both little girls and boys so as many children as possible will have the chance to receive a gift. These gifts are to help keep the children warm in the cold Ukrainian winter.

 

Connected Kids - Computer Class #2

Connected Kids - Computer Class #2

Ochakov, Ukraine

Another computer class (I Will Association second class) was made possible with the donations of I WILL supporters. The computers arrived and were set up for the benefit of the children in the Ochakov orphanage. The smiles spread from ear to ear on the kids faces as they felt the excitement of connecting to the world at large.