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.

Young programmers across Ukraine are getting ready to create, compete and show what they can do. The third annual Vladimir’s Programming Challenge Cup is coming this October! Young programmers across Ukraine will create and compete with their own Scratch projects, with winners announced on October 23, Vladimir’s birthday. A growing tradition of learning, creativity, and discovery.

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In 2025, I Will Association completed a major upgrade of the computer classroom in Yuzhno-Ukrainsk, Ukraine, replacing outdated equipment with 8 new desktop computers and monitors, high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi, video equipment, headphones, mice, and other essential accessories.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.