The Kryvogornitsyn family is a household of twelve – foster parents and ten children between the ages of 7 and 16.
They are originally from the Donetsk region. In 2022, Russia’s full-scale invasion reached their doorstep. Sirens and shelling forced them to flee. At that time, the children who would later become their sons and daughters were still living in institutions. Some had to be evacuated under fire and temporarily placed in different facilities before the family was finally reunited under one roof.
Bringing everyone together was only the first step. Rebuilding their lives is an ongoing process.
The Ongoing Toll of Russian Terror
The war did not stop. Over the past year, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Air raid alerts, missile strikes, and blackouts are part of daily life.
For these ten children – Tymofii, Oleksandr, Danylo, Nina, Zakir, Samir, Heorhii, Dmytro, Yuliia, and Volodymyr – explosions are not distant headlines. They are sounds their bodies still react to.
The parents share that some of the children freeze when the sirens start. Some wake up at night from dreams of shelling. A few are still catching up on basic reading skills after years of disruption and feel embarrassed about being behind in school.
Trust does not come easily. Stability takes time.
But they are trying.
They go to school.
They help each other with homework.
They are slowly learning what it means to feel safe in a family.
Making a House a Home
Running a home for twelve people during an ongoing war is not simple. The Kryvogornitsyns are focused on giving the children structure, education, and a sense of normal life – even while the country remains under attack.
With the support of Ukraine Power donors, essential household and educational items were provided to help the family function and focus on the children’s future.
The freezer makes it possible to store enough food for a household of twelve. The oven and microwave simplify daily cooking for a large family. The mobile phones help the children stay connected and access school materials. The TV provides access to educational content and shared family time. Even small essentials like an iron help maintain normal routines.
These are not luxuries. They are practical tools that make everyday life manageable while the war continues.
Thank You for Making This Possible
None of this would be possible without people who choose to care.
Your support does more than provide equipment. It creates stability. It keeps children learning during blackouts. It gives this family the space to focus on healing instead of daily survival.
Because of you, these children are not facing this war alone.
If you would like to help us continue supporting families raising children under ongoing Russian attacks, please consider making a donation below.
