Join us for the “Family Day” in Sheptytskyi
We invite parents and children to a warm community meeting dedicated to family support and the development of family-based care. During the event, we will discuss how parents can restore their inner resources, avoid burnout, and find balance in daily life. Our experts will also share insights into adoption and other forms of family-based care […]
Expert Meeting on Supporting Youth with Risky Behavior Held at Ridni Center
Ridni Center for Social Support of Children and Families hosted a working meeting of cross-sectoral experts. The main topic of discussion was the development of an early intervention system for teenagers and youth who have experience with substance use. According to the 2025 National Report, every seventh teenager in Ukraine aged 15–16 has already had […]
Ridni Foundation Ranked Among the Top 100 Largest Charitable Foundations in Ukraine
Ridni Foundation has officially joined the ranks of the country’s top 100 charitable organizations by revenue for the year 2025. This achievement confirms the transparency of the foundation’s activities, the high level of trust from partners and the public, and the significant scale of projects aimed at supporting Ukrainian children. Being included in the “Top […]
“The Power of Family” Forum to be held in Lviv on May 15
On May 15, Lviv will host “The Power of Family” Forum – an event dedicated to building a support system for families raising children with disabilities. We invite experts, community representatives, and parents to join this open dialogue. The focus of this year’s forum is the creation of a reliable circle of support. At Ridni […]
Ukraine’s first family-type children’s home for children with disabilities opens in Lviv
A new family-type children’s home has been established in Lviv, providing a true home and a mother for five children, three of whom were evacuated from the Dnipro region. The family’s journey to Lviv was a difficult one: evacuation to Turkey following the full-scale invasion, a long stay in the Zakarpattia region, and finally, a […]
Ridni Foundation conducts a series of meetings on family-based care
Ridni Foundation continues its series of information sessions dedicated to adoption, mentorship, and alternative forms of family-based care. This time, the events were held for the student community, educators, and parents. The Foundation team met with students and faculty members of the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Lviv Polytechnic National University and held […]
Mentorship: how to become a support system for a teenager – a feature by hromadske and Ridni Foundation
The hromadske media platform has published a special feature on the Ridni Charitable Foundation’s Mentorship Program. The article explores why it is critical for a child facing difficult life circumstances to have a reliable adult by their side. For the Ridni Foundation team, mentorship is a priority area of work aimed at the socialization of […]
Easter Charity Initiative by Ridni Foundation and “Frantsuzki Kanikuly”
Easter is a time of light, family comfort, and caring for those around us. This year, Ridni Foundation and the “Frantsuzki Kanikuly” bakery are joining forces to make your holiday preparations even more meaningful. From March 30 to April 13, every Easter basket from “Frantsuzki Kanikuly” becomes an investment in a child’s future. By purchasing […]
Circle of support for future parents: series of group meetings
Preparing to welcome a child into your family is a journey that requires more than just knowledge – it needs a reliable circle of like-minded people. Ridni Foundation, in partnership with UNICEF, is launching a series of meetings for those planning adoption, guardianship, or creating foster families and family-type children’s homes. What will you gain? […]
Ethical communication in child rights protection: a column by Ridni Foundation
Communication in the field of child rights protection is much more than just sharing information or gaining support. It is a space of immense responsibility, where every word, every photograph, and every approach can become either a tool for protection or a source of harm. In her latest article for Rubryka, Alona Onyshchenko, Director of […]