Our mission
Empowering Ukrainian children through education in technology.
Every gift opens access to digital classrooms, robotics, and the skills that shape tomorrow.
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I WILL VOICES: STORIES OF CHANGE
Voices of I WILL →Behind every achievement is a child whose potential grows when someone believes in them.
Meet Karina: From Student to Leader
Karina joined I WILL in 2019 as a young girl discovering robotics and programming. She grew into a team captain, and when war interrupted classes, she helped bring children back to learning. Today, she's a university student and robotics coach, giving younger children the same opportunity to discover their talents that she found at I WILL.
Your support doesn't just help children learn. It helps them become the leaders who inspire others.
You Believed in Them. Look What They Achieved.
See Your 2026 Impact →See how your generosity transformed learning spaces, opened new opportunities, and empowered children in Ukraine to create, achieve, and lead.
From first computer lessons to programming, robotics, and creative projects, children across I WILL learning centres discover new skills, build confidence, and grow every day. Your support makes it possible.
Vladimir’s Programming Challenge Cup returns for its third year! Young programmers from across Ukraine are creating games and animations in Scratch, with projects due October 18 and winners celebrated October 23. Continuing Vladimir’s legacy, the competition helps children discover their talents, develop programming skills, and celebrate their creativity.
I WILL students are learning 3D design and printing, turning digital ideas into real creations. This year, they'll use those new skills to design and 3D-print Vladimir's Programming Challenge Cup themselves.
I WILL TEAM from Mykolaiv became Champions of Ukraine in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge 2025–2026 season. With robotics equipment and competition resources supported by I Will Association, young programmers put their skills in coding, engineering and problem-solving to work, earning first place in Ukraine and the opportunity to represent their country at the FIRST LEGO League World Festival in the United States.
The second wave of I Will Association’s Inner Strength resilience program was completed in 2026, helping parents and caregivers affected by war and displacement build practical skills for managing stress, restoring energy and creating greater stability for their families.
As robotics programs advanced, I WILL Mykolaiv needed more reliable technology to keep up with students' learning. Aging devices were making lessons less efficient, so with the support of the I Will Association, the club received 8 new tablets, protective cases, and a charging station. Children can now program and test robots directly on competition fields, spending less time struggling with technology and more time learning, creating, and experimenting.
I WILL Mykolaiv expanded into a larger learning space in 2026, bringing children warmer classrooms, more reliable electricity, additional room for robotics and competition preparation, and a new space celebrating I WILL's history and student achievements.
In 2025, I Will Association completed a major upgrade of the computer classroom in Yuzhno-Ukrainsk, Ukraine, replacing outdated equipment with 8 new desktop computers and monitors, high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi, video equipment, headphones, mice, and other essential accessories. The renewed classroom gives children a safe and welcoming place to work on school assignments, build computer skills, access online educational resources, and explore digital creativity. More than a technology upgrade, this is a space where children can learn, connect, create, and discover new possibilities.
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.
24 Years of Lasting Impact
Supporting technology education for children in Ukraine since 2002.
12 Learning Centres
Established across the Mykolaiv region and beyond.
1,000+ Young Learners
Introduced to computers, coding, and digital education.
100+ Young Innovators
More robotics equipment, more opportunities to learn. Your support helps more children explore programming, build robots, and develop new skills.
2026 - Computer Lab Transformed
I WILL modernized the Yuzhno-Ukrainsk computer lab, creating a fully equipped learning space for children to develop digital skills.
350+ Children Annually
Learning programming and Robotics through I WILL programs.
Thank You from I Will Team
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 Kotov, the I Will Association shows that even in the darkest times, education and compassion bring light.
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.