On 24 February 2025, the world will mark three years since Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine, resulting in countless lost lives and posing a significant threat to European and global security.
The College of Europe in Natolin has stood in solidarity with Ukraine since the first days of the invasion and the We Natolinians for Ukrainians initiative was born out of a shared commitment to supporting the country in its time of need.
Founded by students of the Vogel-Polsky Promotion (2021–2022) at the onset of the war, the initiative initially raised a remarkable sum for an orphanage housing Ukrainian children. The following year, the David Sassoli Promotion (2022–2023) extended support to the Hospitaliers battalion. Most recently, the Madeleine Albright Promotion (2023–2024) focused on aiding Ukraine’s medical sector, fundraising for portable medical equipment such as defibrillators and ultrasound scanners.
This year, the Jacques Delors Promotion (2024–2025) has chosen to carry forward the We Natolinians for Ukrainians initiative. Their goal is to raise at least 3,500 EUR for the Ukrainian civil organization Children of the Heavenly Legion (Діти Небесного Легіону). These funds will help finance an educational summer camp in May 2025, providing support for approximately 40 Ukrainian children of fallen soldiers.
Fundraising activities of the Jaques Delors Promotion
The fundraising campaign will feature various activities, including a moment of silence at the project launch, a film screening, a roundtable discussion with Ukrainian officials, and more. The initiative will officially launch on 24 February 2025.
We stand with our students and urge everyone to contribute to this meaningful cause. Your support will help fund the spring/summer youth camp for Ukrainian orphans, making a real difference in their lives.
Here is the link for your donation.
About "Children of the Heavenly Legion" (Діти Небесного Легіону)
Based in Lutsk (Volyn Oblast), this initiative supports orphans and displaced children who have lost their parents in the war. Led by Ruslan Telipskyi, the organization provides cultural and educational activities throughout the year to help children cope with their circumstances. One of its key projects is the youth camps at the Zamlynnia Integration Center, located on the Polish-Ukrainian border, where children can experience solidarity, teamwork, and support.