Watching a plan—a dream—unfold and come to life is a praiseworthy and wonderful gift. And when that journey for impact creates a safe and joyful space for underserved children, it’s cause for great celebration!
Since 2016, Transform Ukraine, founded by One Collective, has worked to address the heartbreaking injuries Rroma children have suffered playing in unsafe streets. This awareness sparked a vision nearly three years ago: to create a safe haven where these children could play, laugh, and simply be kids without fear of harm.
After securing the ideal location at the Rroma Social Life Center in the heart of the community, our friends, with support from the Corvallis/Uzhhorod Sister City Association (SCA), embarked on a fact-finding mission to the U.S. to explore playground options. During their visit, they learned that a local school upgrading its facilities was willing to donate its current playground equipment—a gift that felt like a miracle.
The SCA’s support didn’t stop there. They organized volunteers to work with Kids Around The World to dismantle the playground and prepare it for shipment to Ukraine. Thanks to these united efforts, the equipment was shipped safely and arrived in Uzhhorod this past summer.
After months of anticipation, our Kids Around The World team traveled to Ukraine in October to assemble the playground. Now, it stands ready for the laughter and joy of the children it was meant for.
To experience a glimpse of this sweet joy, watch this heartwarming video HERE !
This project is a testament to the commitment of prayer warriors, financial supporters, hardworking volunteers and committed playground installers we call joy-builders. Together, they have created not just a playground but a space that fosters hope, builds community, and promises lasting memories for generations to come.
In the beautiful words of our partners in Ukraine, “The playground equipment may have traveled thousands of miles, but its greatest journey is just beginning—from the hearts of our supporters to the laughter of Rroma children. Thank you for making this dream a reality!”
Thank you for partnering with Kids Around The World to bring hope-filled impact to a land ripe for the love of Christ to be shared!