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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Take a listen to our mentee and you too can become a speaking partner link in bio

Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today, #Ukraine marks #Defenders_Day a time to honor the courage, strength, & unwavering spirit of those who stand for freedom. One word captures this essence best: #Nezlamnist’ Незламність. It means resilience, spirit, & an unbroken will that no storm can shatter. 💙💛 #Language #StandWithUkraine

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Volunteering with Balakun always brings so much joy... Let's test our knowledge and asking a #Ukrainian is absolutely acceptable Our new segment: #myths and #reality about #Ukraine! What stereotypes or myths about Ukraine do you know? Share them with us in the comments.

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

How about #word_of_the_day At Balakun, we offer many #languages to help our #Ukrainian friends Take a look at the different ways we all say "medicine" If you would like to #volunteer one hour a week please come join us, you do NOT need to speak Ukrainian to help, you only need to have a desire

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

If you have a moment, check this out This was us celebrating our third anniversary with some fun. It's on YT It was nice to see the mentors & mentees get together to have this bit of a challenge and I cannot tell you who won but if you listen you might figure it out youtu.be/8EFca7dzUWI?...

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Battle of the minds: Balakun 3rd anniversary

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Click here to become a #mentor balakun.org/mentors You don't need to spend any money or several hours every day. Our Ukrainian students require only 1-2 hours a week. It's a great way to help #Ukraine for free and without leaving your home! If you have any questions - we're happy to answer 😊

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Checkout our Substack In this article, our founder talks about our three years Please, have a read, you can even listen -- enjoy balakun.substack.com/p/three-less...

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Three Lessons from Three Years

What I’ve learned from volunteering at Balakun

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

1/2 Did you know that today is the #International_Day for the #Preservation of the #Ozone_Layer? Our word of the week is #ЗАХИСТ(zakhyst) which means protection — just like the ozone layer protects our planet! And just as #Ukrainian defenders are defending us!

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🤩 look!! It's about us Not to toot my own horn but this is exciting Take a moment to read this interesting article or you can listen to it on your commute then checkout our website, link in bio #Ukraine #volunteer #languages daybreaknotesandbeans.substack.com/p/how-you-ca...

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☕️ How You Can Join the Volunteer Project Connecting the World to Ukraine

Plus: why you crash at 3 p.m., the world’s rarest duck, a UFO house in Brazil, and Céline Dion is back

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Did you know these fascinating facts about #Ukrainian cities? 🇺🇦✨ Test your knowledge in our quick quiz and see how well you know #Dnipro, #Boryslav, #Kaharlyk, and #Irpin! Drop your score in the comments below! 👇 Happy City Day to all residents and everyone who loves these beautiful cities! 🥳🎉

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Happy City Day to six incredible Ukrainian cities celebrating their birthdays today! 🧵 🔘 #Vinnytsia turns 663! Home to the Roshen Fountain, one of Europe's largest floating light-and-music fountains. #Ukraine #celebrate #country #freedom #unity #languages Continue for more cities

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This thread is worth the read If you are interested in hearing a little more please take a look

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Still not sure? Check out our stats. Everyday, people from around the globe volunteer 1-2 hrs/week to help a Ukrainian improve their second language. Friendships are forged between mentors, mentees, and volunteers #spanish #english #german #french #italian #dutch #i_forgot_other_languages

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy International Day of Journalists' Solidarity! 🎙️📰 Today, we stand with brave journalists, reporters, and truth-seekers worldwide who risk everything to keep us informed. #JournalismMatters #TruthInJournalism

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Us It is incredible, this journey of ours. Every year, we are more amazed by the generous mentors, giving their time. And to the Ukrainian members who trust us. @sansan.bsky.social

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Do you have more facts about Ukraine you'd share with us? We can add them to our channel too! ❤️ #україна #ukraine #Be_part_of_the_conversation

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We have our #September We have our #August numbers in This is the number of successful matches this month: 53 Our matching team, here at Balakun, does such a great job. When you sign up to talk about your interest and the matching team finds you a speaking partner who has the same interest.

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Sandi @sansan.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

One of the first advocates of universal human values and rights, bridging Ukrainian and world literature. Grateful for reminders like this!

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Meet Ivan Franko (1856–1916) — one of the most influential figures in Ukrainian history. 🇺🇦📚Poet, novelist, political activist, and scholar with a PhD in Philosophy, Franko spent his life fighting for social justice and Ukrainian self-determination. #UkrainianLiterature #IvanFranko

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We have a new mentor with us and had his first meeting with his first mentee. Maybe he's only mentee but we're going to say his first mentee, and he wrote a piece about it. if you're hesitant in thinking that you may not be able to do this, take a read of his story www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

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So, I started doing a good thing yesterday.

A short introduction into my experience signing up to volunteer for Balakun, a non-profit helping Ukrainians with foreign language skills.

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today we celebrate Ukraine regaining their independence 35 years ago today We look forward to the day when #Ukraine will be free and united once again #З_Днем_Незалежності From all of us at Balakun

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

What to read more about us See what's new? Please checkout and subscribe to our Substack It's free #Be_a_part_of_conversation open.substack.com/pub/balakun/...

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What's going on?

...join the conversation

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Another successful month with 82 matches I will say this we are always looking for new #mentors so if you are interested in another way to help #Ukraine and Ukrainians and have 1-2 hours a week and are a great listener and conversations we might be the right fit for you Link in bio

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Meanwhile in Ukraine @meanwhileua.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

America’s top general: “I want Ukraine to win.” ㅤ Sen. John Kennedy then asked whether Russia is America’s friend. Gen. Dan Caine’s answer was no. ㅤ Two questions cut through years of diplomatic fog: Ukraine is defending itself. Russia started the war. There is no honest balance between them.

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Official Toonie Tuesday @toonietuesday.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🔥D O Z O R the Destroyer☠️ #ToonieTuesday UPDAET $6,234 / $13,500🎯 2nd $500 unlocked $293 to reach the 3rd $500 match! Every kilometer starts with one small step. Every Toonie Tuesday starts with one small donation. Together, Tooniacs are helping put another vehicle on the road this week....🧵⤵️1/2

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Thank you Daily Fella @dailyfellanews.bsky.social And if you are following Daily Fella, what are you waiting for 😉💙💛

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Ukrainian History @uahistory.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

1/ July 13, 1940: Ukrainian poet, dissident, and political prisoner Ivan Sokulskyi was born. He defended Ukrainian language and culture when doing so meant expulsion, prison, and persecution. In 1968, he publicly protested the USSR's russification and crackdown on Ukrainian intellectuals.

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

1/2 “My English has improved significantly + an incredible community.” — a student in Ukraine “Balakun has created a unique community where people find real connections, friendships, and purpose.” — a mentor Two people. Two sides of the same conversation. 💛💙

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Official Toonie Tuesday @toonietuesday.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

💙💛𝗜𝘁’𝘀 #FiverFriday -𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲💙💛 Summer is here, but our support for #Ukraine remains as strong as ever. Today, we come together to help Ukrainian fundraisers gain the visibility, support, and momentum they deserve. Every contribution matters. Every share helps. Every voice counts.🧵⤵️1/2

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Mmr4242-R @micah--42.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I’m lucky to have an opportunity to meet lovely, fascinating people half a world away!

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Ukrainian History @uahistory.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A beautiful Ukrainian woman in traditional dress. 📍 Hostomel, 1914.

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Mmr4242-R @micah--42.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

If anyone is interested in a no cost but very meaningful way to help Ukrainians, I am volunteering with a great organization that matches Americans with Ukrainians who want to improve their English. They have lots of students waiting.🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 Balakun.org

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Balakun - Learning Community for Ukrainians

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We The Doodles @wethedoodles.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Recently I began volunteering as an English mentor to Ukrainian students. Balakun.org matched me with 2 students. I spend 1-2 hrs/wk with each. We practice English speaking & vocabulary online. They need volunteers! Support Ukrainian people; you will be glad you did! #balakun @balakunua.bsky.social

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Balakun - Learning Community for Ukrainians

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Hello! Do we have any members, supporters, fellas in Helsinki interested in a meet up? Please share if you can #fellas we know you are supporters of #Ukraine and of Balakun DM or reply here for info!

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Anna from Ukraine @annafromukraine.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

💥 Russian military bloggers fear Putin will push mass conscription again. They suspect border closures not just with Finland and the Baltics, but also with Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Belarus. Russians connect the dots—more fear, more flight. Will Putin’s regime survive this test?

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everything is on fire @collapsemanager.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This is a way to help Ukrainians that takes maybe an hour a week of your time. 🇺🇦

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

1. It's been another successful month We are always looking for more volunteers to spend some, 1 hour a week, to help Ukrainians around the world learn or improve their second language We are looking for English, Spanish, German, French, Italian If you can listen and enjoy having conversations..

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Caitlín @kmfullerton.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A beautiful and moving exhibit. You can take a guided virtual tour. Link to the tour is @balakunua.bsky.social webinar in the story. ⏬⏬ Find out more about #Бути #ToBe NGO platformatobe.com #Ukraine #art #grief #memory #славаУкраїні

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I'll leave you with one last post for today Feedback from a student and a mentor This journey is life changing #be_part_of_the_conversation Link in bio

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Here's a great 🧵 on the history of #Ukraine's_Constitution_Day

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Congratulations #Ukraine on your Constitution Day We look forward to many more celebrations, in times of peace

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Our latest newsletter on Substack is out One of our mentors has some news about our latest webinar hosted by a student of Balakun open.substack.com/pub/balakun/...

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Official Toonie Tuesday @toonietuesday.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

💙💛 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 #FiverFriday! 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 - #Ukraine 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲! 🔥How to take part: Give a $5/€5/£5 if you can. Quote, comment with a screenshot, Share who you are supporting and tag them. Every post, every share, every donation helps carry this forward...🧵⤵️1/2 #NAFO

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Joey Contino @joeycontino.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Russia Declares State of Emergency Across Occupied Crimea as Ukraine Tightens Pressure youtu.be/DdRoEJG_cZk

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Russia Declares State of Emergency Across Occupied Crimea as Ukraine Tightens Pressure

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Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Hello, something new I need to share with Today we had our Ukrainian Customs and Culture Speaking Club, and our great host, a mentee from #Ukraine, Pavlo, talked about the Івана Купала celebration and it was so informative and definitely interesting Thank you Pavlo 📷 Cred: Kyiv Post

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