VIRA, Inc

01/03/2026

November 20, 2025 🧡 Children’s Protection Day — as it truly is today.

Children’s Protection Day was meant to be about joy.
But it began with an air raid siren.

This is what childhood looks like in 2025 — when even a celebration takes place alongside danger. When the right to peace and carefree days still has to be fought for. Despite an attack by more than 40 Shahed drones, blocked roads, and an тревожну reality, the event for internally displaced children still took place. Because we knew: these few hours mattered. And we did everything possible to make them a breath of normal life for the children — without fear, without tension, simply childhood.

The “Logos” space is always about safety, knowledge, creativity, and support. Here, children can breathe easier, laugh louder, and feel that they matter. That’s why, together with the Logos Center for Applied Education, we organized this celebration the way we know how — warmly, sincerely, and unbreakably.

The children enjoyed:
🃏 a spectacular magic show
🎨 a creative workshop
🍔 delicious treats and genuine care

This day was made possible thanks to the joint efforts of partners who stood with us and acted together:
VIRA, Inc
Dnipro Youth Media Center
Avalist
Food for Life Dnipro
Magician-illusionist Dmytro Mosin

Special thanks to AirQuest Paragliding and Mr. Andrey Kuznetsov for making this festival happened.

In moments like these, it is especially clear: together, we are creating the world that children have the right to have! 🤍🇺🇦

07/05/2025

On June 1, 2025 — International Children's Day — our partners from the Ukrainian Student League, with the support of the Logos Center for Applied Education and the Youth Council at the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Administration, organized a truly joyful event for 160 refugee children in Dnipro, Ukraine.

The program included:

An educational quest with 7 themed stations

Bright and exciting science experiments and demonstrations

Interactive challenges in English, chemistry, math, Ukrainian language, and more

Riddles, crosswords, puzzles, and fun brain-teasers!

Each team received a map and collected points at each stop. Every participant went home with a prize!

The kids also enjoyed delicious, healthy treats thanks to Food for Life Dnipro — wholesome burgers, cupcakes, and refreshing drinks gave them the energy for games and laughter.

The VIRA team is proud to have sponsored this beautiful initiative.
Special thanks to AirQuest Paragliding and personally to Mr. Andrey Kuznetsov for the generous donation that made this event possible.

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12/28/2024

🌟 Spreading Joy and Hope This St. Nicholas Day in Ukraine! 🌟

We are incredibly proud of the volunteers from the Ukrainian Students League (USL) who selflessly dedicate their time and hearts to support hundreds of children affected by the war in Ukraine.

This year, in collaboration with our nonprofit Vaishnava International Relief Association (VIRA), USL hosted a heartwarming charitable event in Dnipro, Ukraine, for over 100 children displaced by the ongoing war.

🎁 Each child received a gift pack filled with high-quality school supplies and creative materials, bringing smiles to their faces and igniting their imaginations.

The celebration was brimming with unforgettable moments:

✨ Lively animation and a mesmerizing bubble show by Feeria Show

🍰 Delicious treats and enchanting Christmas tree-shaped cakes lovingly prepared by Food for Life Dnipro, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, Mr. Rajagopal Raghavan and AirQuest Paragliding, represented by its CEO, Mr. Andrey Kuznetsov. Your generosity helped make this event a magical experience for these children.

Together, we brought warmth, joy, and a little bit of wonder into the lives of these young souls. Let’s continue to create a brighter future, one smile at a time! 💛💙

📖 For more information (in Ukrainian), visit:

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=601676195850970&id=100080257853087&rdid=53qLcn8It9iac7p0 #

01/14/2023

Alachua Board of Commissioners recognizes VIRA, Inc

On January 9, 2023 during the Alachua Board of Commissioners meeting, team of VIRA, Inc and volunteers were recognized for their efforts in spreading the message of Peace and bringing attention and help to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Andrey Egorovets (President, VIRA, Inc), Leah Bielat (VP), Nisha Chopada (Director of Fundraising), and Radha Gunna (Lead Volunteer) are among those present that received certificates of appreciation from the city.

11/23/2022

GitaFest coming to a close with a wonderful opportunity to clarify questions, get further insight and to relish an opportunity to be in association of such exalted Teachers.

It is said that one's biggest fortune is in the qualityof his teachers. It is certainly true for our esteemed faculty! Be sure not to miss the next retreat! Stay tuned for more information

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11/23/2022

Morning Guru Arati at the GitaFest Bhakti retreat

11/19/2022

The preparations for the opening of GitaFest Bhakti retreat are underway and the crew is nothing but amazing! Young and not so young are blissfully happy! Why? Because we get the SERVE together!

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11/01/2022

Working alone we can only do so much. But as a Team, we are Superpower!
Team VIRA and Team PolaFund came together for ONE DAY FOR UKRAINE festival that took place in Alachua, FL on Saturday, October 8th.

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10/30/2022

This family are recent refugees from Ukraine. They were living in Mariupol when the city became the center of military activity and for over 60 days was under siege. They shared unbelievable stories of courage, devastation and survival.

But their eldest daughter was the one who touched our hearts the most. She didn't come up to the stage to share, she was too choked up and emotional. But her silent grief spoke volumes.

This world will begin to heal when we all cry when others are hurt

10/29/2022

We took some time after ONE DAY FOR UKRAINE to recoup and rest but are now back stronger than ever!!

The children at the local Gurukul donated their art for the Peace in Ukraine art project. Many of the art pieces sold. All pieces are $30 with proceeds benefiting Ukrainian children in the Lviev orphanage.

Such inspirational work by these beautiful children.

10/10/2022

We would like to thank all the volunteers, supporters, speakers, vendors and guests of the ONE DAY FOR UKRAINE festival that took place on Saturday, October 8th. The event welcomed over 500 guests from the larger Gainesville interfaith community and raised over 8,000 dollars. The community school Bhaktivedanta Academy students contributed over 70 pieces of art to the ART THROUGH THE EYES OF THE CHILD gallery with many of the works sold to benefit the fundraiser.

100% of all proceeds are being donated to those in need in Ukraine. Among recipients are orphanages in Lvieve area of Ukraine and eco-retreat center turned refugee camp. Thank you everyone who made this event a success!

10/07/2022

And the fun has started! Our volunteers happily peeling and chopping in preparation for our One Day for Ukraine Family Festival on Saturday, October 8th from 11-4!

We thank each and every volunteer- without you it wouldn't be possible!

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