ABOUT US
Friends of Kinder Velt USA Inc. was established in 2024 in response to the growing need to support children impacted by the psychological trauma of war in Ukraine. Inspired by the critical work of local organizations like Kinder Velt, we sought to create a platform to raise awareness, provide financial support, and expand access to age-appropriate mental health services for children affected by conflict. From our inception, our mission has been to ensure these young lives have the resources they need to heal and thrive.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The board oversees operations, ensuring transparency and alignment with the organization’s mission.
David Roytman
Founder & President
David is the founder of the organization. He is the man of high conviction leading Friends of Kinder Velt USA Inc., guiding its mission, partnerships, and programs.
Alina Bitel
Secretary of the board
Alina serves as the Secretary and manages organizational communications, ensures accurate record-keeping, and supports the board in maintaining smooth and efficient operations.
Nick Kremer
Treasurer
Nick oversees the organization’s financial management, ensuring transparency and accountability. He manages budgets, monitors expenditures, and ensures funds are effectively allocated to support the organization’s mission.
Gary Tabakh
Director
Gary is the retired US Navy captain and the first Soviet-born citizen to be advanced into an officer rank in the Armed Forces of the United States. He advocates for Kinder Velt and supports it by leveraging his leadership and network to raise awareness and resources for the organization’s mission.
Pavel Yatskayer
Director
Pavel is an experienced technology professional. He provides general support and assistance to the organization, contributing wherever needed to advance its mission.
OUR GOALS
Psychotraumas received during the war can leave irreparable consequences for a whole generation of children. The charitable rehabilitation center “Kinder Velt” has already opened its doors in Odesa, Kharkiv, Kyiv and Kropyvnytskyi. We aim to increase our impact by opening additional centers all around Ukraine.
OUR
MISSION
Psychological trauma received during the war can leave irreparable consequences for a whole generation of children. Our mission is to provide critical support and funding for free, age-appropriate mental health programs that help children affected by war-related trauma heal, build resilience, and find hope for a brighter future.