Christmas with friends of the Mentoring Association for Children and Youth
This year, our "Christmas Glow" became bigger, deeper, and brighter than ever before. Children and youth, mentors, corporate mentors, friends, and partners of the Mentoring Association all gathered in one big friendly circle — everyone united by faith in people and the power of support.
It was an evening where eyes sparkled with joy, where laughter and hugs warmed better than any festive lights, where every child felt: I matter, I am not alone. We shared sincere emotions, warm words, dreams, and gratitude — and it is from these moments that true Christmas magic is born.
"Christmas Glow" is about community. About trust. About adults who are there. About young people who bravely look to the future and build their path with the support of mentors. About the light we ignite together — and that continues to shine far beyond a single evening.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank Hyatt Regency Kyiv— for the space, the atmosphere of care, and the feeling of a true celebration for every guest. You created a home for our "Christmas Glow.".
Our sincere gratitude to our trusted partners Mary KayUkraine — for the generous, thoughtful, and so highly anticipated gifts for the youth.
With special gratitude to Tetiana Skrypka for your belief, involvement, and tremendous contribution to the development of the mentoring institution in Ukraine at the legislative level. This is the foundation on which the future of thousands of children is growing.
We would also like to express warm words of gratitude to the wonderful fairies from Nova Spilnota Ukrainy — for your constant support and the feeling of having a shoulder to lean on; the friendly team at Hilton — for the atmospheric treats that added the taste of joy to the celebration; Olena Zdanevych, Yevhen Dziuba, and Olena Orlovska — for the exciting workshops where smiles, creativity, and new discoveries were born, Liudmyla Onofriiese and Mr. Horban for the sweet little gifts.
We are endlessly grateful to all mentors, corporate mentors, and partners, who came with open hearts — to give support, attention, and a reliable shoulder to our teenagers. Your contribution is priceless. It is what shapes a safe, confident, and happy future for these children.
And, of course, this celebration would not have been so fun and energetic without our incredible young leaders — SuperMentors. You are an example, an inspiration, and our true pride!
We want to once again mentally embrace and thank everyone who was with us that evening, as well as those who could not join physically but were with us in spirit. Thank you for your care, warmth, and faith. May this Christmas glow accompany us throughout the year and remind us: together, we can do more!
