Kids WorldWide Club

Kids Worldwide Club was founded by New York teens in 2022. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Masha and Alec traveled to Poland and Hungary to support refugee families. Inspired by the kids’ resilience and eagerness to learn, we began teaching English and raised funds for laptops and textbooks.

Since then, Kids Worldwide has become a year-round program with two connected parts: an in-person English immersion camp in Budapest each summer and weekly Zoom sessions that pair Ukrainian students with U.S. high-school volunteers for one-on-one practice. Many students work with their mentors online throughout the school year, then meet in Budapest to deepen skills and relationships, which makes the learning stick and the community feel real.

In just three years, more than 80 Ukrainian students have taken part, gaining consistent practice, stronger vocabulary, and the confidence to use English in real conversations.

Today the program is led by Keira and Rachelle, with several dozen high-school volunteers across the United States teaching each week. We’re not professional teachers, so we focus on turning textbook lessons into real conversations, helping kids use their English to express themselves in everyday situations -- that’s the heart of our immersion approach. It's truly meaningful to watch kids who come in hesitant become active participants who truly connect with classmates and teachers.

To join our group of volunteer teachers, please register here.