Small Steps, Big Changes

Changing the world may seem like a daunting task, but it’s much easier than we think. With the help of the Karpinski Foundation, we are making small steps towards a better future and helping others to do the same. As a scholarship recipient, I am proud to be a part of a community where every project is given a chance to be realized.

At first, I was unsure if I could make a difference. However, the idea of transforming my schoolyard into a space for learning and development sparked my interest. When children start school, they usually just want to play with their friends during recess. But what if we could turn those breaks into opportunities for growth and exploration?

That’s why I decided to create an interactive and engaging play area for younger students. I hoped that by introducing different types of games, the children would be encouraged to learn and develop from an early age. When I returned to my school to continue working on the project, I was overjoyed to see children happily jumping and playing with the games I had already completed. It was a heartwarming moment that inspired me to continue.

I couldn’t have done it alone. My project would not have been possible without the help of my friends and supporters, including Poshyvak Theodore, Zabelin Bohdan, Kharchenko Anya, Volosky Maksym, Hromova Sonya, and especially Solomiya Revinkovska and Nastya Matselko, who participated in almost every aspect of the project. They provided me with ideas, inspiration, and most importantly, their unwavering support.