A Young Violinist from Ukraine Gets New Strings

We’ve got some exciting updates to share! Thanks to your generous donations, we have been able to help a Ukrainian violinist obtain new strings to bring a fresh sound to his instrument! Here is what our beneficiaries say:


‘We are very grateful to the EducArtEvent charity organisation for helping us purchase violin strings for Alexander. The strings are a key part of the sound, and now the violin sounds new. We can enjoy superior sound. Many thanks for your unending support and encouragement. We wish you good health, inexhaustible energy, and creative success! May there always be peace in your soul, peace within your families and peace within your country! Viktoriya and Alexander.’

Oleksandra: Finding Joy in Art After Fleeing Ukraine

Oleksandra is a 12-year-old Ukrainian refugee who was forced to flee her home in 2022 due to the war. She has since found refuge in Dacorum, Herts.

“The last thing I remember of Ukraine was traveling with my mother across the country to Lviv, where we boarded a refugee train to Poland. Along the way, I saw many desperate women with children who, like us, had left behind their homes and old lives to start over in a new place.

Back at home, I left behind my friends, who I miss dearly, and my cat Lucky. I used to play with him and feed him every day. I really hope that my neighbours are still caring for him.

I am very grateful to my host family and to everyone who has helped us start a new life in England. It's been the longest year of my life, but things are finally getting better.

I love drawing and painting. Creating things with my hands teaches me to see the beauty in everything around me and brings me happiness.”

    Zhaklin's story: From Ukraine to a New Beginning

My name is Zhaklin. I am 16 years old and come from a beautiful country - Ukraine. I was born into a happy family with two sisters, whom I love dearly. We lived in the small town of Nizhyn, in the Chernihiv region. Like other children, I went to school and took English lessons with a private tutor. Judo was my hobby, and I enjoyed it immensely. Life was great, and I had everything I could wish for. Like many teenagers, I had countless dreams and goals for the future.

That was my life until February 24th. My family and I will never forget that day - the day when everything changed. It was the day we learned what real war was. Until then, I had only seen such things in movies; I had never known the horror of war. But when you hear explosions nearby for the first time, see the worried faces of those around you, smell the smoke, and feel terror in every cell of your body while hiding in a dark basement, you finally understand what true horror is - and just how much you want to live.

Next came Kyiv, a train, an air raid alert in Lviv, and then Hungary. A volunteer named Thomas helped us with food and temporary shelter. We eventually made our way to Ireland, where we met many kind people. Now, we are in England, where I can finally attend school and practice my favorite sport, judo, again.

Although I am still deeply worried about my country and the relatives I left behind, I am determined to rebuild my life. The war has taken everything from me, leaving my life like a blank sheet of paper on which I must write anew. But I truly believe that anything is possible, and I am confident that I can achieve whatever I set my mind to.

       Margo: a Young Ukrainian Artist's Journey of Resilience

I am a seventeen-year-old girl who fled the war in Ukraine following the Russian invasion in 2022. I was fortunate to find safety and peace in the UK, where I've made new friends at my school. It’s especially important to me that I can continue my art studies here; painting and drawing are essential for expressing both my personal and cultural identity.

I was born and raised in Dnipro, a city in south-central Ukraine that lies along the picturesque Dnieper River. At just 15 years old, my world was upended by the war that no one could have anticipated. Now, for the second time, I find myself celebrating my birthday far from home. Yet, life goes on, and I am determined not to give up. Like many other displaced Ukrainians, I attend school and strive to continue with my life.

My English is steadily improving, along with my confidence. I am adapting well to the cultural changes, and I am deeply grateful for the warmth and support of the community that has welcomed me.