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Do you ever feel like you want to do more to support Ukraine, but aren't sure how? Balakun connects native and fluent English speakers with Ukrainians eager to learn and practice their English. If you want to make a connection to Ukraine, then join the conversation! 🔗⬇️

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There's a lot of nonsense out there these days folks, don't let it distract you! Volunteering with Balakun will only cost you a little bit of your time, 1 hour a week where you get to help support Ukrainians who want conversational practice! Sign up below

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

Powerful, Raw & Honest. Read @srntska.bsky.social latest article about the most recent attacks on Kyiv. Balakun isn't just about language learning; it's about meaningful connections, support for those who need it, and ensuring Ukrainians continue to have a voice in the darkest times.

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

Being a volunteer for @balakunua.bsky.social is a great and rewarding experience. If you can read this (English), you are already qualified to join the community of friendly people in Ukraine and all over the world

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

Wishing all our mentors, students, and supporters a peaceful and joyful Easter. Thank you for being part of our mission to connect people through language, culture, and kindness. Великдень — час надії. Easter is a time of hope. 💙💛

submitted 20 days ago • 1 comment

Want to help make a difference? Balakun is here to help build bridges between Ukrainians who want to learn English, and volunteer mentors from around the world. No previous teaching experience is required, and it only takes 1 hour a week! Learn more and sign up below ⬇️

submitted 22 days ago • 1 comment

Our March Newsletter is Live! Read about the accomplishments of our volunteers as we continue to develop and grow Balakun. Whether it is through partnerships and advocacy, sharing stories or the incredible behind the scenes work that everyone puts it. Read about it below ⬇️

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

It’s Friday, and you know what that means. Follow us, support our work, and help build meaningful connections with Ukrainians! Слава Україні 🇺🇦

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

Our community is thriving! We are so lucky to have so many talented individuals within Balakun who want to share their stories and experiences. Check out the latest article by @sarnatska.bsky.social on our Medium page ⬇️

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

#Fellas Balakun is a fantastic organisation, connecting people and helping Ukrainians to practice their English Give them a follow, spread the word #ItsGoodToTalk

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

To my friends in Ukraine and all those who #StandwithUkraine #friendship #Ukraine @zel-liza.bsky.social @rivkah1401.bsky.social @balakunua.bsky.social @dmbrookfield.bsky.social @dmytromorykit.bsky.social @magicgareth.bsky.social @natsecmedia.bsky.social @piercepress.bsky.social @volya4ua.bsky.social

submitted 46 days ago • 0 comments

This is a great organization! Follow and support. 🇺🇦

submitted 46 days ago • 0 comments

Congratulations! 🥳

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

I’ve found this to be one of the most rewarding things I’ve done over the last nine months. I encourage anyone with a spare hour to give it a try. I’ve made a dear friendship, while helping her practice English. I look forward to our weekly chats, as they are one of the highlights of my week❤️🇺🇦

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

#CELTA #TEFL #Ukraine

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Like many great ideas, @balakunua.bsky.social started small. Still, it has grown thanks to the trust, effort, & tenacity of those who believe in #SupportingUkrainians through English language mentorship & those interested in building bridges to & from #Ukraine️. ❤️‍🔥🌻❤️‍🔥 Крок за кроком...😊

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

800 matches—and counting! Balakun has connected 800 Ukrainian students with English-speaking mentors from 52 countries, helping to bridge language barriers in difficult times. Thank you to all who make this possible. We stand with Ukraine. #ESL #Ukraine

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

NEXT SATURDAY 22 March 2025 Dear community, if you wish to attend, get in touch for link on Zoom. Feel free to share the news! Lots of love from Britain! @rivkah1401.bsky.social @balakunua.bsky.social @zel-liza.bsky.social @volya4ua.bsky.social @dmbrookfield.bsky.social @natsecmedia.bsky.social

submitted 56 days ago • 0 comments

Enjoy playing with words! Can you choose the right one? Test yourself and have fun! Huge thanks to my friend Adam for sharing this picture from a lovely village in the Western Italian Alps. #learnenglish #englishlanguage @balakunua.bsky.social @rivkah1401.bsky.social

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments

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submitted 58 days ago • 20 comments

On International Women's Day, we celebrate some of the women who help make Balakun amazing! For DC, learning English became a way to cope and grow during wartime. Now a volunteer as well as a student, they help more Ukrainians access Balakun, ensuring military students know: we are here for you.

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On International Women's Day, we celebrate some of the women who help make Balakun amazing! Starting from scratch in 2020, Natalya built her confidence in English through Balakun. Now, she’s giving back—helping new students join while continuing her own learning journey. Language is connection.

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On International Women's Day, we celebrate some of the women who help make Balakun amazing! Diane joined Balakun expecting to share her teaching skills, but gained something much bigger—a meaningful friendship with her student in Lviv. She calls it one of the most rewarding experiences of her life.

submitted 63 days ago • 0 comments

On International Women's Day, we celebrate some of the women who help make Balakun amazing! With 15+ years of teaching experience, Daria joined Balakun to mentor military students and support Ukraine. For her, it’s a privilege to teach, connect, and make a real difference.

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On International Women's Day, we celebrate some of the women who help make Balakun amazing! Sandi started Balakun to help Ukrainians practice English—but also to take a stand against injustice. For her, education is empowerment. She envisions a space where both students & mentors grow together.

submitted 63 days ago • 1 comment

On International Women's Day, we celebrate some of the women who help make Balakun amazing! After relocating due to war, Pola found more than just an English mentor—she found a friend. Balakun gave her confidence, connection, and a way to thrive in her international career as a fashion designer.

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On International Women's Day, we celebrate some of the women who help make Balakun amazing! A veteran, human rights activist, and one of Balakun’s first students, Alina served as a senior medic on the frontlines. Now, she uses her English skills to advocate for Ukraine internationally.

submitted 63 days ago • 0 comments

Celebrating the Women of Balakun on #IWD2025 From mentors to students, their commitment, resilience, and leadership empower Ukraine’s English learners every day. Throughout the day, we’ll be sharing their incredible stories—stay tuned to celebrate the women who make Balakun amazing!

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On International Women's Day, we celebrate some of the women who help make Balakun amazing! For Ellen, Balakun is a way to stand with Ukraine. Through mentorship, social media, and small acts of kindness, she helps in ways that truly matter—proving that even small efforts can make a big impact.

submitted 63 days ago • 0 comments

Really happy to share this story about our @balakunua.bsky.social student KALИNOVSKY. Colonels of the armed forces of Ukraine. I will ad links in the reply!

submitted 67 days ago • 1 comment

Read “My Infantry“ by Balakun on Medium: medium.com/balakun/my-i... @sarnatska.bsky.social shared. Her story with @balakunua.bsky.social writers project.

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medium.com/balakun/how-... Thank you Kevin for sharing your writing with our @balakunua.bsky.social publication

submitted 74 days ago • 0 comments

Good morning, English learners! Here are some exercises for your daily practice. Feel free to share your solutions in the comment section or get in touch. Wishing you all a wonderful day! #learnenglish #englishlearning #learningjourney @rivkah1401.bsky.social @balakunua.bsky.social

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

And two short stories from Nazar medium.com/balakun/phon... more stories coming from our @balakunua.bsky.social students coming soon

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And another one! This one has a link at the leading to authors YouTube channel. More coming this month! @balakunua.bsky.social medium.com/balakun/i-wi...

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

Do you speak English? Own a computer or phone? Wanna help Ukrainians learn English? @balakunua.bsky.social an amazing organization that empowers Ukrainians by teaching them English! Listen to the space that starts at GMT 22:00 on that other app: x.com/i/spaces/1Ly... (in 30 minutes from posting)

submitted 90 days ago • 3 comments

Hello! New story on our Balakun publication. Please read and share. We have more stories coming from our @balakunua.bsky.social community this month. Students if you want to contribute a story let us know. We can help translate and edit for you medium.com/balakun/fait...

submitted 93 days ago • 0 comments

We will be sharing more stories from members of our community and we would love for more of our students at @balakunua.bsky.social to contribute. This is Nazar medium.com/balakun/meet...

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

We were so happy to have a few minutes on Kyiv Radio to talk about Balakun! Our @shav.mainbastards.online told listeners about what we do on @sarnatska.bsky.social show! Subtitles are in Ukrainian but you can auto translate on YouTube youtu.be/bp6Q3I0UVXo?...

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Keep up with what's going on at Balakun with our December Newsletter!

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