September 17, 2025, our space smelled of something special. Not only fried deruns with sour cream (according to our Volodymyr's signature recipe) but also - support, understanding and faith in one's own strength.

We gathered together: our first-year graduates of 2025, who have only been on the path of independent life for a few weeks, and their older friends - graduates of 2024, who have already gone through this difficult but incredibly important year.

What was this meeting like?

It was a meeting of experience: careleavers of 2024 shared with first-year students their life hacks: how to plan a budget, find understanding with classmates, not to forget about studies amidst everyday worries and how not to collapse from the onslaught of new responsibility. These young people prove that the past does not determine their future and that the desire to change their lives is more important than any circumstances.

It was a meeting of opportunities: Together we got acquainted with existing scholarship programs in Ukraine, discussed the conditions and made a plan, how everyone can apply to receive additional financial support for their studies.

It was a meeting of practical help: After all, independence is not only about morale, but also about a full refrigerator. Together we made a list of priority products, after which the whole team went to the supermarket so that our young people could do their shopping. This support is very important in the first weeks.

And it was also just a soulful evening where you could relax, chat with those who understand you without words, and again feel that you are not alone. That behind you is a whole team of friends and the "Orphans' Future" fund, which is ready to lend a shoulder at any moment.

We believe in everyone! Your dreams are real, your goals are achievable, and your path is not lonely. We see and hear you. We are there.

#Orphans'Future #Independence #Scholarships #AlumniSupport #SocialAdaptation #YouAreNotAlone

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