The
Voices of Children Foundation, together with
SkyUp Airlines and the
Kochut jewelry brand, is launching a charity fundraiser aiming to raise 500,000 UAH (12,000 USD). All funds will go toward urgently needed psychological support for children who have lived through the traumatic experiences of the war.
The story began with 16-year-old
Sofiia from Kyiv, who was forced to escape to Switzerland because of Russia’s full-scale invasion. There, she faced the challenges of adaptation, loneliness, and even bullying. With the help of the Voices of Children Foundation, Sofiia found the support she needed and managed to integrate into the community—and
then decided to help other children.
She
created a hand-made model of the legendary Mriya plane (which symbolically translates from Ukrainian as “dream”) and, presenting it at school, told the Swiss about children in Ukraine who had lost their homes and parents. Now, through this little plane, Sofiia wants to raise funds for those who need them most, so
she launched a large-scale fundraiser.
“There are children who have lost their parents, who have lost their homes, whose families are separated because a parent is at the front line. That’s why I believe psychological support is necessary in these cases. The funds should not go towards toys or my own whims, but to help the country,” Sofiia explains.
Sofiia’s story impressed representatives of SkyUp Airlines and Kochut, so the companies decided
to support the initiative and help expand the fundraiser.
If you are in Ukraine, every donation of 100 UAH or more to the Monobank Fundraising Jar
automatically enters a giveaway. Among the prizes:
- an exquisite pendant crafted by Kochut, plated with white rhodium;
- a travel set from SkyUp: a branded suitcase, a vibrant scarf, and a stylish polo;
- a special merch set from the Voices of Children Foundation.
For those abroad, you can support Ukrainian children via PayPal (these donations are not part of the giveaway, but are equally important for providing help).
The grand prize will be Sofiia’s unique hand-made model of the Mriya plane, which will be awarded to the largest donor (whether the donation comes from Ukraine or abroad).
The Voices of Children Foundation will direct all raised funds to provide vital support to children from the frontline areas of Ukraine. These children face the consequences of war every day: the loss of loved ones, destruction of their homes, constant stress from shelling, and forced displacement.