After 2 years of weekly calls, Liana and her ENGin volunteer Robin finally met in Budapest. From nervous first hellos to teary-eyed hugs, they spent two unforgettable days together — proof that online connections can grow into lifelong friendships. 💙💛

🇺🇦 On the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, we’ve got something to celebrate together: over 3,000 lessons of our ENGin: Speak Ukrainian program have already taken place! 😍

When Jackie first met her ENGin student Vita in August 2021, it all began with a screen and a simple "Hi!" Weekly chats soon blossomed into a genuine friendship. Fast forward to Vita visiting the U.S., just 20 minutes from Jackie. #volunteering #volunteeringonline #volunteerUkraine

💔 Our hearts are with Kyiv and every Ukrainian city under fire. On July 31, russia launched a horrific missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 31 people and injuring 159, including children. It was one of the deadliest assaults on Ukraine’s capital since the full-scale invasion’s start.

En route to her youth-film debut in Manchester, Mariia stopped in London to meet her ENGin buddy David, who had helped her boost her confidence in English. While she initially joined ENGin for the language skills, she discovered much more — an opportunity for cultural exchange and a real friendship.

We’re excited to mark the midpoint of the 2nd cohort of ENGin for Educators, a program helping Ukrainian English language teachers grow their English skills, boost confidence, bring fresh ideas into their classrooms & develop professionally so they can better support their students across Ukraine.

Today, Ukrainians celebrate Statehood Day, honoring over a millennium of history, culture, and resilience. Ukraine’s roots go back much further than 1991:
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For three years, Alyona in Dnipro and Victoria in New York met weekly online through ENGin, discussing films and sharing updates and thoughts on current events. A joke about meeting halfway turned real as they flew from opposite ends of the world to finally meet in person.

After the full-scale war began, Valerie was paired with two volunteers her age — Sanjuna from Indiana and Sloane from Massachusetts. Through their weekly chats, she didn’t just improve her English but also built friendships across American and Indian cultures and continents:

ENGin has already awarded over 250 scholarships!

Our scholarship program enables students facing financial difficulties to join our program for free or with a reduced one-time donation. We are deeply grateful to our volunteers – your generosity has made this possible!

Over 150 Ukrainian defenders have applied for our "ENGin for Defenders" program, and more than 50 are already meeting with English-speaking buddies from around the world! 💛💙 #StandWithUkraine #ENGin

ENGin is a nonprofit organization that pairs Ukrainians with English-speaking volunteers for free weekly 1-1 online conversations. More than 55K participants (as of May 2025, and growing!) build language skills, confidence, and global friendships, one conversation at a time.