ENGin program

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! 😍

We’re excited to introduce our new sunflower merch, designed to do more than look good! These new designs, inspired by our amazing volunteer interviewer Ava See, are a symbol of the conversations you’ve had, the friendships you’ve built, and the voices you’ve helped grow at ENGin 🌍💬 Browse here:

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.

This was not an isolated day, as in July alone, russia launched a record 6,297 drones across Ukraine. That’s 31 out of 31 days of air raid sirens, destruction, fear, and unimaginable grief. We mourn with our Ukrainian community and grieve every life stolen.

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.

Meg joined ENGin just to help Ukrainians practice English, but now she’s living in Ukraine, working as a combat medic, and building lifelong friendships. 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦 Read her powerful story:

Meg shares about her visit to Lera in Lviv: "That first trip changed me. I had come to teach, but I became the student. ENGin made all of this possible—it created a bridge across continents and offered me a rare and meaningful opportunity to connect, learn, and grow."

Today, Ukrainians celebrate Statehood Day, honoring over a millennium of history, culture, and resilience. Ukraine’s roots go back much further than 1991: www.enginprogram.org/post/the-day...

After Ukraine's 1917-1921 independence fight was crushed, Soviet rule brought tragedies like the 1932-1933 Holodomor famine, forced russification, and brutal repression of Ukrainian identity. The kremlin’s goal has always been clear: to erase the Ukrainian nation. But it failed.

Today, Ukrainians celebrate Statehood Day, honoring over a millennium of history, culture, and resilience. Ukraine’s roots go back much further than 1991: www.enginprogram.org/post/the-day...

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.

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

💪 This program supports active military, veterans and medics, helping them gain confidence in English for global collaboration, education, careers & life after service. #Ukraine #Veterans #LanguageLearning

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.