Program of the forum “Child. Dream. Family”
The forum “Child. Dream. Family” will take place on November 25 in Lviv. We have brought together practitioners, community representatives, and teams who are building an environment where every child can grow up in love and support. We will talk about what has already been achieved, what solutions have worked, where there have been difficulties, […]
Visit of a GlobalGiving representative to the Ridni office
Last week, we were absolutely thrilled to welcome Oksana Plakhotniuk from the GlobalGiving Ukraine team to our office! It was wonderful to reconnect with partners who have been standing with us and Ukrainian children through the most challenging times. We shared what the Ridni Foundation is working on, discussed the urgent needs of families during […]
Podcast “Finally, we met.” Episode 1. The story of the Kaptur family
The premiere of the third season of the podcast, “Finally, we met.”The first episode features a heartfelt and candid conversation with Oleksii and Yevheniia Kaptur, who adopted three sisters: Sofia, Viktoria, and Maria. Yevheniia always dreamt of having a big family, worked as a teacher, and easily found common ground with children. When she found […]
UNICEF representatives visited a family-style home in Riasne
On November 16, together with the Lviv City Council’s Children’s Services Department, led by Volodymyr Frdyrak, we were pleased to welcome UNICEF representatives to our family-style home in Riasne. This is another important step in the long-standing cooperation we have been building with our partners. We were visited by Sheema Sengupta, head of UNICEF’s Child […]
The annual charity event “Coffee with St. Nicholas” has begun
“Coffee with St. Nicholas” is back! ☕️🎅 Together with our partners, we’re launching our annual charity campaign — Coffee with St. Nicholas. 💛 This year, we’re raising funds to support children from family-style orphanages, foster, and patronage families in the Mykolaiv region. 📅 The campaign runs until December 31. Donate via the link (or scan […]
Forum “Child. Dream. Family” to take place in Lviv on November 25
We invite you to the “Child. Dream. Family” Forum in Lviv! The “Child. Dream. Family” Forum brings together government officials, social sector professionals, civil society representatives, and business leaders united by a shared goal — ensuring that every child grows up in a family environment filled with love, safety, and support. This year, the forum […]
How to adopt a child in Ukraine during the war: everything you need to know
Even during wartime, Ukrainians continue giving children what they need most — a true home. Adoption has not stopped, and the numbers prove it: in 2023, there were about 925 adoptions in Ukraine; in 2024 – already over 1,270, and as of September 2025 – 770 adoptions have been completed. Furthermore, 260 cases are under judicial review (source: State Service of […]
From Groningen to Lviv: 29 days, almost 1,600 km, and €20,000 for Ukrainian children
https://ridni.org.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/video-liam.mp4 An inspiring story of support and goodwill that began with a simple message. Liam, a geography teacher from the Netherlands, wrote to the Ridni Foundation: “I want to help Ukrainian children and youth. I am planning a cycling trip to raise funds.” This message sparked an idea that transformed into a brave and ambitious […]