Since 2022, Our Home Ukraine has been actively engaged in humanitarian efforts across several oblasts in Ukraine, including Khmelnytskyi, Kyiv, Cherkasy, Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Odesa. Our central office is located in Izmail, serving as a vital hub for our operations.
Tanya, the founder of Our Home Ukraine Foundation, grew up in the small village of Petrovirivka in Southern Ukraine. The close-knit community, steeped in age-old customs, shaped her deeply. Her memories of the village are vivid: the aroma of freshly baked bread, the vibrant wildflowers in the fields, and the soothing rhythm of daily village life. These cherished experiences became even more significant when the full-scale invasion of Ukraine shattered the peace in her homeland. Determined to help, Tanya founded the U.S.-based Our Home Ukraine Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and its Ukrainian counterpart, Our Home Ukraine, to support her fellow Ukrainians during this time of crisis.
Our Home Ukraine is dedicated to alleviating human suffering by supporting those in need. Our Home Ukraine has been committed to providing our aid recipients emergency refuge, food, medical supplies, educational opportunities, and community fellowship. We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and compassion, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our Home Ukraine operates out of southern Ukraine under the leadership of country director Viktor Remizov and his team of social support workers and volunteers.
Natalia, known as mosyakart, is a talented Ukrainian artist who’s artwork we proudly showcase on our website. Inspired by Ukraine’s landscapes and stories, her pieces reflect the beauty and resilience of her homeland. Natalia is available for commissions and can be reached via Instagram.
Наталія, відома як mosyakart, – талановита українська художниця, роботи якої ми з гордістю демонструємо на нашому сайті. Натхненні українськими пейзажами та історіями, її роботи відображають красу та стійкість її батьківщини. Наталя доступна для замовлень і з нею можна зв’язатися через Instagram.
The following milestones highlight key events in Our Home Ukraine’s history.
February 24, 2022, marked the first day of a full-scale war in Ukraine. The war caused many to flee their homes, seeking shelter in other parts of the country or abroad. The number of internally displaced people grew to about 14 million, many of whom were women, children, and elderly individuals. Many sought refuge in Odesa, a southern region of Ukraine. Originally from this region, Tanya saw this trend and wanted to help.
In April 2022, Tanya launched an initiative to house IDPs in Odesa and provide them with the necessary tools to rebuild their lives. Together with her team in Chicago and Ukraine, they built two full-service shelters and a kindergarten to temporarily relieve these individuals. This experience inspired Tanya to create her own foundation.
June 2023 marks the official registry of Our Home Ukraine as a charitable organization operating out of Izmail, Odesa, Ukraine. As Our Home Ukraine continues to expand its operations, its mission will remain to alleviate human suffering.
June 2024 marks the first anniversary of the foundation’s establishment. Over the past year, Our Home Ukraine has significantly expanded its operations, particularly in our Food Distribution and Village Family Assistance programs. We’ve also broadened our Arts & Culture initiatives, making them accessible to children in Izmail and the village of Petrovirivka. While our Hostel program is no longer active, we’ve expanded our Emergency Refuge services, focusing on supporting schools, particularly those in remote villages, and equipping their bomb shelters. Moreover, we’ve strengthened our partnerships within the diaspora and continue to seek new opportunities to amplify our advocacy efforts.