Yes, I can!

A comprehensive program that supports and develops children with disabilities and special educational needs by involving them in sports.

Our goal is to change the attitude of Ukrainians towards people with disabilities, provide children with disabilities with access to inclusive trainings and unleash children’s potential.

Yes, I can!

Thanks to sports, such children not only develop physically but also find friends, motivation to be better, and even the meaning of life.

Have every child with a disability say to themselves, "Yes, I can!"

Exercises and physical activity are the essential components of a child's development.

Unfortunately, sports and physical activity are not available to most such children, because in the regions and even cities there is a significant lack of qualified professionals and inclusive equipment.
According to the WHO, about 15% of the world's population has some form of disability. That's about a billion people, 95 million of whom are children.

Thanks to sports, such children not only develop physically but also find friends, motivation to be better, and even the meaning of life.

Have every child with a disability say to themselves, "Yes, I can!"

Our goals

Change the attitude of Ukrainians towards people with disabilities

Unfortunately, children with disabilities in Ukraine are constantly confronted with stigma and discrimination. We strive to create a world with equal opportunities for every child.

To provide access to inclusive sports

Often children with disabilities are unable to play sports and exercise precisely because of the lack of qualified professionals and infrastructure in their region. Thanks to the Foundation's projects, these children get new opportunities and access to inclusive training.

To unleash children potential

The ability to choose sports for pleasure and coaches with an inclusive approach to teaching simplifies the child's access to sports and has a positive effect on his psycho-emotional state. As a result, such a child is more likely to reach his or her potential.

Our activity

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Scholarships for talented children-athletes with disabilities

The foundation supports talented child athletes on their way to success and self-realization and provides scholarships. Within the framework of the program, 65 young athletes received personal scholarships. Approximately 35% of scholarship holders of the program "Yes, I can!" entered the national Paralympic teams and represent Ukraine in world sports.

All-ukrainian inclusive trainings

Goal: To improve the psycho-emotional and physical condition of children by involving them in physical activities and socialization. Our guests were: the legendary football player Oleksandr Shovkovskyi, the Paralympic table tennis champion Maryna Lytovchenko, the first judo world champion in the history of Ukraine Heorhiy Zantaraya, the prize-winners of all-Ukrainian and international competitions in Greco-Roman wrestling Artur Politaev and Viktor Petryk and many others.

Inclusive equipment

The Foundation provided the Artek children's camp with inclusive equipment so that children using wheelchairs could stay in the camp and attend health programs.

Open inclusive trainings in a number of regions of Ukraine

The geography of trainings is constantly expanding, currently it covers 5 regions of Ukraine. Trainings are free and held regularly with qualified specialists. In total, more than 2,000 children were involved in them.
Goal: providing equal and barrier-free access to sports for children with disabilities.

Special Olympics World Games and cooperation with SOU

The Kateryna Biloruska Foundation signed a memorandum with the Special Olympics of Ukraine NGO in May 2023. This cooperation will expand assistance to children with disabilities. The Kateryna Biloruska Foundation ensured the participation of the Ukrainian national team at Special Olympics World Games.

Photo exhibition "Breaking down barriers, uniting hearts"

The Kateryna Bilorusska Foundation has opened a very important and special photo exhibition called "Breaking Barriers, Uniting Hearts". It is dedicated to the month of support for athletes with intellectual disabilities of the Ukrainian Special Olympics national team. The exhibition opened at the Taras Shevchenko National Museum on July 20.