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Bringing hope, kindness, and human connection—one message at a time.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Mia Wojcik and Dmytro Bozhko
Mia Wojcik and Dmytro Bozhko
(President of UA Florida)
(President of UA Florida)
Shine Bright Ukraine is a youth-led initiative founded by Mia Wojcik and proudly supported by the Ukrainian Association of Florida (UA Florida). Our project is dedicated to bringing hope, kindness, and human connection to the people of Ukraine through handwritten and digital messages of encouragement.
We believe that compassion has no borders. By connecting people across the world through heartfelt messages, we seek to brighten lives one letter at a time. Every message is a reminder that someone cares, someone is thinking of them, and that hope continues to shine!
How It Started
How It Started
Shine Bright Ukraine was started by Mia Wojcik, a 9th grade student in Florida.
Mia started volunteering with ENGin in 7th grade, where she was paired with a Ukrainian girl named Yelyzaveta. Mia and Yelyzaveta met weekly on Zoom to practice language skills and learn about each other's cultures, developing a close friendship. Through their friendship, Mia was inspired to do more to help the people of Ukraine. So she reached out to the Ukrainian Association of Florida to see how she could help make a difference.
In 8th grade, Mia organized a book drive where she collected over 300 children's books and distributed them at UA Florida's Ukrainian Cultural Fest 2025. With the continued support and partnership of UA Florida, Mia is excited to officially launch the Shine Bright Ukraine project at the Ukrainian Cultural Fest 2026.
Our Core Goals
Our Core Goals
Mail Handwritten Letters
Mail Handwritten Letters
Send physical letters and cards to children, families, medical staff, military personnel, and volunteers across Ukraine, offering friendship and strength.
Share Digital Messages
Share Digital Messages
Create digital letters, artwork, and video clips that can be shared online instantly, reaching areas where traditional post services are disrupted.
Reach Occupied Territories
Reach Occupied Territories
Use digital campaigns to connect with the nearly 20% of Ukraine under Russian occupation, where physical mail cannot arrive.
Inspire Global Kindness
Inspire Global Kindness
Encourage individuals everywhere to participate in small, meaningful acts that remind Ukrainians they are not alone.
Build a Compassionate Community
Build a Compassionate Community
Connect schools, organizations, families, and individuals around the world in a unified movement of support.
How You Can Join Us Today
How You Can Join Us Today
Whether your message is written on paper or recorded on a phone, it has the power to brighten someone's day and remind them that people across the world care deeply about their future.
Write a Letter
Write a Letter
Send a personal note through our online form.
Create a Drawing
Create a Drawing
Upload artwork or digital designs
Record a Video
Record a Video
Share a short 30-second video message.
Share Online
Share Online
Post your message on social media using #ShineBrightUkraine so your words can reach occupied territories where physical mail cannot deliver.
"Together, we can shine a light of hope: one message, one letter, and one act of kindness at a time."
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