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ENGLISH SPEAKING PRACTICE & CULTURAL EXCHANGE FOR UKRAINIANS
FLEXIBLE ONLINE VOLUNTEERING FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS
WHO WE ARE
ENGin is a global nonprofit advancing social and economic development in Ukraine by building a critical mass of globally connected, English-fluent citizens. Our innovative online program has connected over 55,000 Ukrainians and volunteers around the world through weekly English conversation and mentorship. Designed to be scalable and replicable, our approach offers a powerful template for emerging democracies to accelerate growth through flexible, low-cost investments in human capital.
OUR VISION
We will use the power of conversation to connect a million globally-minded Ukrainians with English speakers in the US and worldwide, forging supportive, authentic relationships, building a foundation of English fluency, and opening doors to academic and professional opportunities. Taken together, a million incremental improvements in participants’ lives will catalyze Ukraine’s economic and social development.
WHAT WE DO
Our program connects English-speaking volunteers with Ukrainians of all ages for weekly videochat conversations. We screen every participant to ensure their fit for the program, provide training and resources, and match learners and volunteers based on preferences and availability to ensure an effective and mutually enjoyable communication experience.
In just 1 hour a week, our volunteers make a huge impact - helping their conversation partners break the language barrier, offering friendship and emotional support, and introducing them to a new culture.
ENGIN BY THE NUMBERS
Launched
March 2020
29,000
students served
26,000
volunteers
99% of students
improve their English
79% of participants
become friends
