This Is What Happens When You Let Youth Lead.
KidsKonnectUkraine gives youth the platform, the tools, and the community to reach across the world and build something that matters.
OVERVIEW
KidsKonnectUkraine runs a growing portfolio of digital and in-person programs that bring youth together across borders for learning, leadership, and creative expression. Virtual entrepreneurship courses. International convenings. Hands-on storytelling workshops. Pioneering AI research. Every program shares the same DNA: youth are not waiting for the future. They are already building it.
OUR PROGRAMS
Project Oxygen (O2) Global Teen Alliance
Venture Camp Ukraine
A free entrepreneurship program where Ukrainian teens ages 15 to 17 build real business ideas, pitch to real judges, and compete for up to EUR100,000 in educational funding at Ukrainian Catholic University.
Entrepreneurship for Teenagers Lecture Series
Six virtual sessions teaching teens how startups work, how to build teams, and how to pitch ideas that matter. Real skills. Real action.
Mobile Journalism Workshops
Award-winning journalists teach Ukrainian and American teens to tell stories the world needs to hear, using nothing more than the smartphone in their pocket.
AI & Critical Thinking
Ukrainian teens are the first in the world to study how AI shapes the way their generation understands history. In partnership with the University of Notre Dame, students engage hands-on with tools like ChatGPT and Claude, learning to spot bias, question narratives, and think critically.
STAY CONNECTED
UKnow Channel
A YouTube series where Ukrainian and American teens sit across from each other and talk about culture, community, music, and what the future looks like from where they stand. In their own words.
Student Ambassadors
Leaders who recruit peers, create content, and represent KidsKonnectUkraine at events around the world. Leadership that starts now, not someday.
Frequently asked questions
What programs does KidsKonnectUkraine currently offer?
Many programs, including Venture Camp Ukraine and the Entrepreneurship Series, are free. For Project Oxygen (O2), the experience is fully funded except for travel to Rome, and travel scholarships are available.
Are programs free for participants?
Many programs, including Venture Camp Ukraine and the Entrepreneurship Series, are free. For Project Oxygen (O2), the experience is fully funded except for travel to Rome, and travel scholarships are available.
Can youth outside of Ukraine participate?
Many programs, including Venture Camp Ukraine and the Entrepreneurship Series, are free. For Project Oxygen (O2), the experience is fully funded except for travel to Rome, and travel scholarships are available.
What ages are eligible?
Many programs, including Venture Camp Ukraine and the Entrepreneurship Series, are free. For Project Oxygen (O2), the experience is fully funded except for travel to Rome, and travel scholarships are available.
Are there volunteer opportunities?
Many programs, including Venture Camp Ukraine and the Entrepreneurship Series, are free. For Project Oxygen (O2), the experience is fully funded except for travel to Rome, and travel scholarships are available.
