In response to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, I created a campaign in support of my home city, Kharkiv — a city that continues to show extraordinary resilience despite enduring four years of relentless bombardment.

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For four years, Kharkiv has remained under continuous attack. Entire neighbourhoods have been destroyed. Hospitals, schools and residential buildings have been damaged or demolished. While many residents were forced to leave, a significant number remain — particularly elderly people and families with sick children — who rely on ongoing, practical support to survive daily life under threat.

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Large international charities continue to provide vital nationwide assistance. However, I strongly believe there is also a need for focused, localised help — direct, transparent support tailored specifically to Kharkiv and its surrounding region. In particular, children in Kharkiv and the wider region require sustained care, stability and protection.

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Kharkiv is a city that has given so much to the world. It has educated and inspired generations of musicians, artists, scientists, doctors and innovators. Once one of the most beautiful and culturally vibrant cities in Ukraine, it has contributed enormously to global culture, science and intellectual life.

Now it is our turn to give back.

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In response, I established the UK charity Support Kharkiv Foundation, operating as a micro-trust in aid of GivingWorks (Charity No. 1078770, registered in England and Wales). The Foundation is Gift Aid registered, meaning eligible UK donations can be increased at no additional cost to the donor.

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Alongside this, I also launched a GoFundMe campaign to enable wider international participation and to ensure that urgent support continues to reach those who need it most — quickly and directly.

Please choose one of the options below to support the campaign. Your contribution, of any size, makes a genuine and tangible difference.

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Thank you for standing with Kharkiv.

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With gratitude,

GéNIA

With gratitude