Blog
Thank You for Standing with Us
Dear Donors, As our nation marked Independence Day on August 24, we reflected on the challenges of the past three years and the strength we've drawn from you. Your continued generosity has made a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families, hospitals, and...
A Warm Visit That Encourages Us to Reach for Greater Heights
Dear friends, we are thrilled to share some very heartwarming news. Recently, our team made a long-awaited visit to the Kirovohrad region. We finally visited the Znamianka orphanage and the Kirovohrad Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital, which we’ve been supporting...
It has been three years since the war began.
The family of 5-year-old Kostya was forced to leave their home because of the war. Like many children supported by BKC, Kostya had to leave everything he knew and faced the emotional toll of the conflict. He experienced anxiety, was scared of loud noises, and had...
Miracles often come in the form of good-hearted people
On December 29th, as the year was coming to an end, we took the time to reflect on our organisation's efforts. It was a moment to look back on the projects we had completed and to plan for the upcoming year. We had received numerous requests for assistance from...
Uprooted by the war: BKC’s safe space for displaced children
Most of the children at our safe space have gone through the traumatic experiences of fleeing their homes, losing their friends and leaving everything behind, including their favourite toys and books. As the war began, the family of three children, Nastya, 7, Regina,...
All the way from Norway
In January, BKC welcomed a special guest, Geir Magne Aandahl, from Norwaу. Geir Magne and his team have been supporting our organisation for the past year, and this month, he travelled from Norway to Ukraine to visit us! Geir Magne visited a hospital in Kyiv and our...
Legacy in the name of Murray Watson
We are very fortunate to have partnered with some incredible people from different countries and walks of life who have reached out to BKC to offer help to Ukrainians. Last year, we were contacted by Kenny Watson from the UK, who raised funds for conflict-affected...
It’s our birthday!
Today marks a special occasion as Bright Kids Charity celebrates its 5th birthday. To everyone around the world who has supported our work - to our wonderful donors, partners, and friends - on this day, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks for putting your...
Today is our Independence Day
August 24 marks Ukraine's Independence Day and 1.5 years of the full-scale invasion. We would like to commemorate this day by thanking our donors for helping Ukrainian children and children's hospitals during their darkest hours. Your support has allowed us to answer...
Your help means the world to us!
Every initiative to help children affected by the war is special to us as behind it are kind-hearted individuals who share their time, talents and resources to help. BKC is delighted to have received a generous contribution of NOK 15494.64 from Norway. Arne Gabrielsen...
‘You’ve done it!’
While we, fortunately, have had the support of so many extraordinary individuals from all over the world, this next story is something different. On May 28, our wonderful supporter Lesley, the founder of From Acorn to Oak With Love - or FATOWL - which offers baby...
The 15th HPS International Symposium, Japan
BKC was honoured to have the opportunity to speak at the 15th HPS International Symposium Research Conference and present our cause in front of a Japanese audience. The Hospital Play Specialists training programme implemented in Japan aims to support ill and disabled...
Forever indebted to Our Defenders
Today, Ukrainians commemorate the sad anniversary of one year of the full-scale war against a tyrannical neighbour. Our country has remained independent thanks to the Ukrainian Army. We are forever indebted to the Soldiers defending our country for protecting our...
Gift-filled shoeboxes from Scotland
Please meet Pasha. He is a beneficiary of Благодійний фонд "Трохи вогню", our partner NGO in Kharkiv. Pasha is an orphan. He is a shy but deep-thinking child; he likes drawing. At Trochy Vogniu, Pasha attends drawing and guitar lessons. The boy was happy to receive a...
A fantastic campaign by a team of soldiers from the UK
We are so fortunate to have received the support of many good-hearted people, enabling us to provide considerable assistance to children impacted by the war. Today, we wanted to say a big thank you to Jad Da Silva and a team of soldiers from 24 Commando Royal...
BKC is turning 4 today!
Dear Friends, we want to share with you that BKC is turning four today! And we wanted to let you know that we are very grateful for your support! We would not have imagined that our charity would gain our meaningful friendships and partnerships under such...
Charity football match in memory of Murray Watson
Without our donors - kind-hearted individuals who put their time, resources and efforts into raising funds to support Ukraine - our work would not be possible. Today, we would like to thank The Murray Watson Trust for their contribution to BKC of £1500 to help...
Thank you Poki
Our work is not possible without the support of our donors. Since the beginning of the war, Poki, an online games provider from Amsterdam, has donated to help BKC support children and families who need urgent assistance. Poki’s mission is to let the world play by...
Limited Edition Print for charity to support Ukraine
Dear friends, we are proud to announce an inspired initiative launched by photographer Jason Oddy and Elliott Gallery in Amsterdam to raise money for BKC families. In the '90s and early 2000s, Oddy travelled throughout Ukraine, capturing the beauty of a diverse...
A day of hope: August 24 marks Ukraine’s 31st Independence Day
Dear friends, today, the 24th of August, marks a significant day for Ukraine as our 31st Independence Day. Additionally, it has been exactly six months since the invasion began. On this momentous day for Ukrainians, we want to whole-heartedly thank you for your...