Podcast “Finally, we met.” Episode 4. How mentors change children’s futures
What does it truly mean to be a mentor to a child growing up in an institutional care? In this episode of the podcast “Finally, we met,” we discuss why the presence of an adult is more important than any St. Nicholas Day gifts, how a child’s trust is built, and how even a few […]
Training for psychologists on the “Batkivskyi Oberih” program held in Lviv
A two-day training for psychologists working with families in the communities of the Lviv region took place in Lviv. Participants joined the learning sessions for the “Batkivskyi Oberih” Program, which is aimed at developing parenting competencies and providing family support. During the training, the specialists mastered the program’s core components, resource methodologies, and practical tools […]
“Child.Dream.Family” Forum held in Lviv
On 25 November, Lviv hosted the “Child.Dream.Family” Forum — a platform that brings together government representatives, the civil sector, international partners, and professionals, to develop social services, promote family-based care, and ensure every child’s right to grow up in a family. The forum brought together nearly 300 experts, along with representatives of local self-government, the […]
“Ridni” took part in an international event dedicated to Children’s Day in the Italian Parliament
Last week, the Ridni Foundation had the honor of attending a special event at the Italian Parliament dedicated to International Children’s Day, organized by the Eni Foundation. This important international platform brought together leaders working to protect the rights and well-being of children around the world. Among the participants were: • Maria Teresa Bellucci – […]
Podcast “Finally, we met.” Episode 2. The story of Oleksandr Redchych
Oleksandr Redchych lived in an institutional care facility for 22 years. There was little freedom and many violations of children’s rights, and when he tried to stand up for himself, he was sent to a psychiatric hospital. But despite everything, Oleksandr did not give up. At the age of 26, he experienced family for the […]
Podcast “Finally, we met.” Episode 2. The story of the Rudenko family
In the second episode of our podcast, we introduce you to the story of Oleksandra and Dmytro Rudenko, parents of ten children. Their journey to becoming a large family began with the adoption of three children in their native Mariupol. After the start of the full-scale invasion, the family moved to the Volyn region, where […]
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, […]
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 […]