Ukrainian Diplomatic Spouses Association (USDA) Charities

UDSA meets every Tuesday between 11:00 and 14:00 to sort donations that will be sent to vulnerable groups in Kyiv weekly and twice a month to front line regions. To volunteer send a message to coordinator@iwck.org and we will help sort out the details.

When 11:00 - 14:00

Where Email coordinator@iwck.org for the location

Singing Group

Edith Piaf said “Singing is a way of escaping. It’s another world. I’m no longer on earth.” Come and join our online singing group every Thursday. It is a chance to escape from the cares of the day and make some new friends.

When Every Thursday at 10:00 online

Where Email coordinator@iwck.org for the zoom link

UDSA – Invitation

The Book Club of the Ukrainian Diplomatic Spouses Association (UDSA)

cordially invites you to a guided tour of ROLIT, Kyiv’s historic residential building for writers, constructed in the 1930s.

This remarkable building was home to both renowned and lesser-known Ukrainian writers of the twentieth century. Within its walls, literary works that would become part of Ukraine’s cultural heritage were written, rivalries between competing authors unfolded, and dramatic personal stories played out against the backdrop of literary life.

The tour will begin with a guided walk around the building, led by Maryna Hrymych, followed by a visit to the apartment museum of the outstanding Ukrainian composer Borys Lyatoshynsky. This is the only apartment in the building that has preserved the authentic interior of a Ukrainian intellectual household from the mid-twentieth century.

In Lyatoshynsky’s study, where masterpieces of Ukrainian musical modernism were composed at the grand piano, we will be welcomed by the co-founders of the Borys Lyatoshynsky Foundation: pianist Tetiana Homon, a descendant of the Lyatoshynsky family, and musicologist Iryna Tukova.

Iryna Tukova will continue the tour and present her book Through the Looking Glass of Borys Lyatoshynsky.

Languages: Ukrainian and English
Number of participants: Maximum 15

Date: November 2, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m.

To register please email coordinator@iwck.org by October 31.

When 12:00 - 13:30

Where Meeting Spot will be sent once you have RSVP at coordinator@iwck.org

Holiday Gathering for IWCK

Please save the date we are planning an event to celebrate the holiday season.

When TBA

Where TBA

Singing Group

Edith Piaf said “Singing is a way of escaping. It’s another world. I’m no longer on earth.” Come and join our online singing group every Thursday. It is a chance to escape from the cares of the day and make some new friends.

When Every Thursday at 10:00

Where Zoom - Email coordinator@iwck.org to receive the zoom invite.

General Meeting November

We are delighted to have as our speaker for the November General Meeting Olena Kompaniiets, who is a junior researcher at the Main Astronomical Observatory of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, educational coordinator of the Science Kids & Teens project from NGO INSCIENCE, author of popular science book for kids “Secrets of Aurora Polaris” by Old Lion publishing house and volunteer at the NGO Wings of Victory. 

Olena will speak about Ukraine’s contribution to developments in astrophysics, how discoveries in this field affect everyday life, and possible future developments that could drive positive change in society.

Please register for the event either in person or on line using this link.

When 18:00 -19:30

Where Zoom and in Person. Please register by November 3.

Ukrainian Diplomatic Spouses Association (USDA) Charities

UDSA meets every Tuesday between 11:00 and 14:00 to sort donations that will be sent to vulnerable groups in Kyiv weekly and twice a month to front line regions. To volunteer send a message to coordinator@iwck.org and we will help sort out the details.

When 11:00 - 14:00

Where Contact coordinator@iwck.org for details

Mahjong

Come join us for a late afternoon of Mahjong. No experience necessary. Mahjong nights always stack up quite nicely.

When 16:30 - 19:00

Where Please email coordinator@IWCK.org for details and to RSVP before 12:00 on Friday

Opening Meeting – UDSA, ASCK and IWCK

Joint Opening Meeting 2026

Introducing the UDSA board for 2026 – 2027

Program Presentation

Workshop and Networking

RSVP by September 24 to UDSA@gov.ua or +380 68 239 0235

When 12:00 - 13:00 Kyiv

Where Diplomatic Academy

CANCELLED – KIS Back to School Picnic – Volunteers Needed

Sadly, due to security concerns this event at KIS has been cancelled. Thank you to everyone who helped with the organization and volunteered to help out at the event.

We will having a booth at the Kyiv International School Back to School Picnic. If you are able to help with the booth please let coordinator@iwck.org know via email and we will be in touch. We must submit names for security reasons so if you can help out on the day please let us know by October 7, 2026.

When 12:00 - 16:00

Where Kyiv International School

Christmas Bazaar 2026

SAVE the DATE – the Annual Christmas Bazaar will be on December 5, 2026. We will be looking for volunteers to work and help with the organization. If you are member interested in taking on the organization for IWCK or being part of the committee that organizes please email coordinator@iwck.org IWCK has been a long time supporter of the event.

The fair is organized by the Association of Spouses of Ukrainian Diplomats with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

Diplomats, Ukrainian artists, traditional craftspeople, artisans, designers, and representatives of civil society organizations will once again join forces to raise funds for those most in need (supporting vulnerable population groups, children of internally displaced persons, the elderly, people with disabilities, etc.).

When TBA

Where TBD

October Food Deliveries

We will be finalizing the delivery date for October, but please volunteer to help. We need drivers and helpers. You will always be paried with others and all training is provided. It is a tremendous opportunity to meet and visit with some of the amazing people we support. Please email coordinator@iwck.org if you can help out in any way.

When Dependent on the delivery routes

Where Deliveries will happen over two days - October 14 and 15

General Assembly September 2026

We are welcoming all former members back for an online meeting. Here’s a chance to reconnect with old IWCK friends! We will have a short presentation on ways we can support Ukraine. We will also talk about various ways to support IWCK from wherever you are currently located in the world. We hope to see you all there.

You can RSVP to attend by completing this form

Here are the organizations that were mentioned in the presentation.

Ukrainian Women’s Fund–  protecting women’s rights and promoting gender equality in all areas. – https://uwf.org.ua/en/

NGO Girls –  Organization that supports women and girls in Ukraine. https://divchata.org/en/mission-and-history

Women for Women – an organization that helps women help other women. It has run a number of projects in Ukraine. (International)  https://www.womenforwomen.org/crf-ukraine

Andreiev Family Foundation – Ukrainian organization that helps promote mental and physical health care – they have partnered with Women for Women. – https://andreievfund.com/en/

Women’s Refugee Commission – creating a better world for refugees and in Ukraine helping women, children, and disabled who are displaced due to the conflict. https://www.womensrefugeecommission.org/crisis-watch/ukraine/

Anti-Slavery – an organization that has created resources to help stop human trafficking. They have a special page on resources to help Ukrainian women. (International) https://www.antislavery.org/latest/the-situation-in-ukraine-key-resources-and-how-you-can-help/

La Strada – They run a national hotline for the prevention of domestic violence, combating human trafficking and gender discrimination.  https://la-strada.org.ua/en/

Slavic Heart – provides services including supporting victims of gender-based violence, running a network of warehouses and volunteer centres, providing psychosocial and legal aid https://www.slavicheart.org/

Voices of Children –  is the largest Ukrainian Foundation providing comprehensive psychological support to children living through war.  https://voices.org.ua/en/about-us

Kids of Ukraine –  an organization that works to ensure that every teenager in Ukraine has the opportunity to overcome the trauma of war and return to a full and meaningful life. https://kidsofua.org/en/mission-vision-goal/

Sant’Egido – an organization that IWCK has partnered with on numerous occasions most recently to help fund a summer camp for internally displaced children. (International) https://www.santegidio.org/pageID/46193/langID/en/UKRAINE.html

Starenki – They visit and provide assistance to the elderly in the form of food packages.  https://starenki.com.ua/en/

Help Age (International) – works to improve the lives of older people globally. Active in Ukraine with partners for 25 years. https://www.helpage.org/news/25-years-of-supporting-older-ukrainians/

Fight for Right – An organization that works to ensure rights for the disabled. They are engaged in the evacuation of people with disabilities, providing humanitarian assistance, psychological support and legal advice. https://ffr.org.ua/hto-my/#hto-my

Bright Kids –  Provides support to children so they can create a brighter future. In practice they help provide essentials to families with children. They also work with disabled children in residential institutions. https://brightkidscharity.com/

Please RSVP to join the joint meeting if you are able.

When 19:30 Kyiv

Where Zoom Link will be provided to you once you register. It will be sent to the email you provided when you RSVP.

Food Delivery August 2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the August 2026 food deliveries. Deliveries are more and more challenging with the attacks that are happening on the logistic infastructure in Ukraine. If you are interested in participating in delivering the food packages or helping organize please contact the coordinator@iwck.org

All that is needed to help is a willing heart and a smile on your face. We work in teams and all training will be provided. If you drive and have a vehicle we would love to hear from you as well.

When Varies

Where Varies

IWCK International – Warsaw Event

Join us for a social evening on September 25 in Warsaw. It is an opportunity for current and former IWCK members to socialize. We hope to have further events in other locations around the world. If you are interested in hosting an event in your city we can help put you in contact with current and former members. You can email president@iwck.org

When 18:30 Local Time in Warsaw

Where To Join - Please email coordinator@iwck.org for the location.

The Last Barricade – IWCK Gathering 09/2026

Our first event of the 2026 – 2027 season was this past weekend. Members gathered for dinner and an activity at an underground restaurant in central Kyiv. The event was well reviewed by the participants. Thank you to our new

When 17:00

Where The Last Barricade

2025 Charity Fair

When 11:00

Where

IWCK Steering Committee Meeting

When 20:00

Where online

Yoga for Relaxation

Join IWCK in focusing on overall health to improve our daily lives. This hour-long class will help members work toward increasing range of motion along with imroving posture and body allignment. Appropriate for all levels of experience with instruction in English and Ukrainian. RSVP to president@iwck.org.

When 10:00

Where In Person - Kyiv

Social Night – Online

Pour a glass of your favorite wine or enjoy a cozy cup of tea and unwind with your IWCK friends from the comfort of home. Zoom in your pajamas and and share your stories from the week. RSVP to receive the link: president@iwck.org.

When 20:00

Where Online - Zoom

Game Night

Join us for an evening of fun and friendship as we gather for IWCK’s game night. Games featured will provide a warm and interactive atmosphere for members and provide an opportunity to build relationships within the IWCK community. RSVP by contacting president@iwck.org.

When 18:00

Where Kyiv

Singing Group

IWCK ONLINE SINGING GROUP

This Group is for all members of IWCK who enjoy singing.

Singing is wonderful exercise!  It helps develop good breathing and posture and it is very relaxing.

We spend 10 – 15 minutes warming up our voices and then 40 minutes singing through our repertoire, occasionally learning new pieces and chatting, of course! 

You do not have to be able to read music. We can teach you the songs, many of which are simple, but very lovely, cannons (rounds) in a variety of styles and languages. There are almost always YouTube versions that can help as well.  

The festive season is approaching and that means lots of beautiful music. So, join us in our Zoom singing group. 

For more details contact president@iwck.org.

When 10:00

Where Online - Zoom

November 2024 General Meeting

Speaker: Sasha Losovyk

INSCIENCE NGO encourages young women to take up STEM careers, works to debunk myths and misunderstandings about health and well-being, and develops critical thinking in social media users.

When 14:15 Kyiv

Where Zoom online

December 2024 General Meeting

Speaker: Andrei Kurkov, Novelist, playwright and children’s story writer will run a workshop on Writing Christmas Stories.

When 14:15

Where Zoom