Radooga

This year, Radooga clubs opened in new cities across Ukraine and Europe, many of them far from the front lines. But even when children find safety in a new place, the effects of war can follow them.

Kira, 9, recently joined one of our clubs after she and her mother were forced to leave Kherson.

For nearly three years, Kira’s world had been small, with few opportunities to spend time with other children. She is creative and curious, loves drawing, sculpting, and dancing, and has recently started making short videos of her own.

At first, joining a new group was difficult. Kira needed a little more time to feel comfortable, start a conversation, or make the first move toward a new friendship. But she is also kind and thoughtful, always ready to help another child simply because she cares.

At Radooga, Kira has found something new to explore. As she builds, experiments, and learns, she has opportunities to express her creativity, discover new interests, and gradually connect with other children.

Every child needs time and space to find their place. Thanks to your support and trust in Radooga’s mission, children like Kira can experience new things, build friendships, and begin to feel at home again.

Thank you for helping make these connections possible.

Sometimes, a meaningful partnership begins with one simple introduction.

If you’re part of a church in the U.S., would you help us connect with the right people at your church?

You don’t need to make a presentation, explain our entire ministry, or ask your church for a donation.

We simply ask you to open the door.

📩 Send us the name and email address of your pastor or church leaders.

We’d love to share updates from Ukraine, our new film, and ways your church can stay connected to the children and families Radooga serves.

One introduction could be the beginning of something meaningful.

Know someone at your church we should connect with? Send us their contact information in DMs!

Thank you for helping us build connections that bring hope to children in Ukraine. ❤️

What does philanthropy look like? ❤️

It looks like a child discovering something new, finding a friend, feeling safe, and beginning to believe in their future.

At Radooga, we believe philanthropy is more than giving. It’s love put into action: creating opportunities for children to learn, grow, experience the joy of childhood, and discover the hope God has for them.

Thank you for being part of this love in action.

Our Radooga Club in Dnipro is still going strong — but now, all its lessons take place in a basement.

As attacks intensify and air raid alerts grow longer, the church that hosts the club has adapted its space to make it safe and welcoming for children. It is bright, equipped for learning, and ready for them to gather.

We are grateful that the club can continue. But this is also a reminder of what childhood in Ukraine increasingly looks like. School lessons, after-school clubs, and even sports competitions are moving underground. More and more children are growing up with fewer chances to play outside, ride their bikes, or simply spend an afternoon with friends.

And that is why these gatherings matter so much.

Nine-year-old Andrii joined our robotics club because he wanted to find friends. Years of isolation had left him shy and unsure around other children. But little by little, he began to open up. At one of the first lessons this year, he and another boy discovered they both wore glasses. Soon, they proudly announced: “We’re the glasses team! We can do anything, and we’ll be first!”

In that moment, the club became more than a place to learn robotics. It became a place where Andrii belongs, builds friendships, laughs, and grows in confidence.

At Radooga, we believe children need more than physical safety. They need opportunities to learn, connect, develop their gifts, and experience the joy of being children.

We are thankful that our clubs can continue serving children across Ukraine. At the same time, we look forward to the day when children no longer have to spend so much of their childhood underground.

Thank you to everyone who helps make these safe, supportive spaces possible. ❤️

In September, 25 new Radooga clubs began their journey with Ukrainian children, helping them move from trauma to triumph.

From our experience, we know that triumph looks different for every child. Some will achieve visible successes by learning new skills, competing, and winning. But for every child, triumph will also mean something deeply personal: rediscovering who they are, finding a firm foundation in faith, building true friendships, and growing in confidence.

These children are just beginning their journey with Radooga. Stay with us! We look forward to sharing their stories with you!

You may already have money set aside to give.

A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) allows you to recommend charitable grants to nonprofits you care about. And today, on DAF Day, you can put those funds to work for children in Ukraine.

At Radooga, we serve children affected by war — including displaced and refugee children, children with disabilities, orphans, and children of Ukrainian defenders.

Through robotics, Bible clubs, camps, competitions, and trauma-informed activities, we help children rebuild confidence, discover their gifts, find community, and see a future beyond the trauma they have experienced.

If you have a DAF, consider recommending a grant to:

Radooga USA Inc.
EIN: 75-2982443

Simply search our legal name or EIN in your DAF portal and recommend a grant.

Have questions about giving through your DAF or how your gift supports children?
Send us a DM. We'd love to hear from you.

"Last September, when we started this year, we were cutting our budget and preparing to shift down our operations.

But God has had amazing plans for Radooga and our partners this year! Thanks to donors like you, we start this year with three times more clubs, across Ukraine and even beyond!

Lena and I are traveling through Ukraine and Europe eyeing more partner churches and opportunities to expand our reach and help more children move from Trauma to Triumph.

I hope you will continue to support our mission and follow along with us on this journey and on social media, as we continue doing big things!”

Oleg Vasilevsky and Vasylevska Lena

Want to take a deeper look at Radooga’s results? Follow the link below to see our detailed 2025–2026 results: https://mailchi.mp/radooga.com/landing-page-for-gathering-emails