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Empowering Ukrainian children through education in technology.
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I Will Voices: Stories of Change
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Meet the children — stories of change your donations made possible.
With your help, children across Ukraine now have access to modern classrooms, robotics programs, and digital tools that shape their future.
Vladimir’s Cup is an annual national online competition uniting young students across Ukraine through coding, animation, and digital creativity. Now in its second year, the Cup brings together children from towns and villages nationwide - celebrating imagination, resilience, and achievement.
The I Will Robotics Team, fully supported and funded by the I Will Association, proudly won 2nd place at the First LEGO League Ukraine 2025 in Kyiv!
After last year’s first-place triumph, our young innovators once again proved what teamwork, creativity, and mentorship can achieve — building robots, skills, and dreams one challenge at a time.
In May 2025, the I Will Association, together with Leadership Choices (Germany), completed a powerful Resilience and Leadership Coaching Program for teachers across Ukraine. What began as training became a journey of strength and connection — helping educators stay calm, focused, and hopeful in uncertain times. Through shared stories and expert guidance, teachers rediscovered their confidence and community. The I Will Association continues to stand beside those who inspire the next generation — proving there is strength, hope, and heart in every classroom.
In 2025, the I Will Association launched 7 new LEGO® robotics groups for 56 children aged 7–10, giving them the chance to start coding earlier and continue learning without interruption.
On October 23, the I Will Cup – Vladimir’s Youth Competition 2024 united 106 children from 25 Ukrainian towns in a national coding contest inspired by Vladimir Kotov’s legacy.
Students created animations, games, and stories — and families called the event “magical,” saying it showed their kids they are seen and valued.
In June 2023, the I Will Association proudly upgraded its first computer class in Yuzhnoukrainsk, Ukraine, giving more children access to modern technology and digital learning. The updated space helps students explore coding and creativity, carrying forward Vladimir Kotov’s legacy of opportunity, education, and hope for every child’s brighter future.
The I Will Association proudly celebrates 20 years of bringing hope, learning, and opportunity to children across Ukraine. Since 2002, our donors and volunteers have helped create classrooms, joyful memories, and brighter futures. Join us in looking back at two decades of impact and happiness.
Meet I Will Code School, an independent space where children learn programming, robotics, and engineering through hands-on lessons, teamwork, and creativity.
On March 10, 2017, the I Will Association held the 2nd I Will Programming & Robotics Festival — one of the most successful learning events in our history. Children from across the Mykolaiv region shared their projects, learned from each other, and celebrated technology, teamwork, and creativity in a day full of energy and inspiration.
The I Will Coding and Robotics School is expanding its LEGO® Robotics classroom in Mykolaiv! With new tablets and LEGO® Education kits, more children can now learn coding and robotics through play. The biggest LEGO donation — a full suitcase carried to Ukraine by Tatiana — sparked a new phase of hands-on, creative learning.
On September 1, 2016, the I Will Association launched the I Will Programming Virtual School – I Will Code School, connecting children across Ukraine through coding and robotics. What started as a small online idea grew into a vibrant learning community where students create, collaborate, and compete. Explore over 100 student projects on our Facebook page!
On June 1, 2016, the I Will Association proudly opened I Will Computer Class #11 in Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv region. It was a joyful day as my father cut the ribbon for the 11th time! The new classroom gives children access to technology, learning, and opportunity — turning dreams into brighter futures across Ukraine.
On Christmas Eve, the I Will Association celebrated the joyful opening of I Will Computer Class #10! The evening sparkled with singing, dancing, and children’s art. Thanks to your generosity, more children can now learn coding, create games and animations, and build confidence through technology — a true Christmas gift of learning and hope.
On May 18, 2015, I Will Computer Class #9 opened at the Arts and Science Center in Snigirevka, Mykolaiv region. The emotional ceremony marked another step toward bringing technology and opportunity to children. With internet access now available, students can explore, learn, and dream — thanks to the generosity of I Will supporters.
An amazing Christmas wish came true in Snegirevka village, Mykolaiv region, as the I Will Association opened Computer Class #8. The whole village gathered to celebrate this joyful event, giving children access to computers for the first time. Their smiles and gratitude made it a truly magical Christmas moment of learning and hope.
I WILL renewed the original 2002 computer class at Nikolaev Orphanage #5 with a new printer, TV, and computer accessories, ensuring children continue to learn with modern technology and up-to-date tools.
Computer classes at the Nikolaev Children’s Home and Orphanage #5 are thriving, with children eager to learn new skills — all made possible through the continued generosity of I WILL supporters.
Playground “Nadezhda (Hope)” opened in Nikolaev on September 30, 2013, thanks to The Pottruff Family Foundation and I WILL supporters. With music, balloons, and children’s laughter, the day celebrated love, generosity, and a new space of joy for orphaned children.
I WILL delivered new convertible desks and chairs to the Yuzhno-Ukrainsk Orphanage, giving children brighter, more comfortable classrooms. Their thank-you drawings said it all — joy, gratitude, and pride in their new space.
I WILL opened its 6th Computer Learning Center at Nikolaev Orphanage #5 — named “Hope” in honor of Nadezhda, a beloved grandmother whose strength and love inspired generations. Ten years after the first class, I WILL returned to where it all began, bringing new technology and renewed opportunity to the children.
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 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 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 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.
What began as a joyful visit to Ochakov became a powerful eye-opener. I WILL discovered the orphanage’s heartbreaking bathroom conditions and raised funds to completely renovate them — adding new plumbing, tiles, and hot water. The transformation restored both comfort and dignity to the children, thanks to the dedication of Vladimir Kotov and the generosity of I WILL supporters.
A joyful concert by young performers from the Nikolaev Palace of Education in Arts brought music, dance, and laughter to the Ochakov Orphanage — a heartfelt event organized by Vladimir Kotov that united children through art, kindness, and joy.
The 2002 visit to the Nikolaev Orphanage marked the moment I WILL was born. What began as a simple trip to meet children and caregivers became a life-changing experience — one that inspired the first I WILL projects in education, care, and opportunity, rooted in compassion and purpose.
Na Zdorovie “Toast Ukraine” was I WILL’s first fundraiser, celebrating Ukrainian culture through food, drinks, and entertainment. The event raised $6,000 to establish a computer lab for children — a milestone that marked the beginning of I WILL’s mission to provide education and poverty relief with warmth, community, and smiles.
20+ years of support
Continuous educational programs for children and teachers.
12 learning centres
Opened since 2002 across Mykolaiv region and beyond.
1,000+ children
Gained access to computers and digital education.
100+ children
Benefited from modernized computer labs recently.
7 new Robotic groups
Launched in 2025 for 56 students aged 7–10.
250+ kids each year
Study robotics and coding with I Will programs.
Our story
Our story began with the belief that kindness could change a child’s life. Step by step, that belief turned into lasting, life-changing action.
Founded in 2002 by Tatiana Kotova and her father, Vladimir, the I Will Association shows that even in the darkest times, education and compassion bring light.
20 years of Impact in Photos
I WILL opened its 7th Computer Class at Nikolaev Orphanage, dedicated to longtime supporter Barbara Kempt. The joyful celebration — complete with music, laughter, and spoon-playing boys — marked another step in giving children access to technology and opportunity.