My name is Alexander Bogdanov, and I have been working at Keller since 2009.
On 24 February 2022, immediately after the first attacks, my wife Valeria, our children, and I left the city of Kyiv in search of a safer place. The entire family was under immense stress. Our three‑year‑old son, Ostap, stopped speaking, and our twelve‑year‑old daughter, Polina, fell into severe depression.
In early March 2022, my family moved to Warsaw, where they were warmly welcomed by colleagues from Keller Poland. I, however, joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In the years that followed, our children required intensive psychological therapy and specialist medical treatment. Polina, struggling with deep depression, remained under constant care of doctors, while Ostap received support from psychologists, speech therapists and a specialised clinic. Their treatment continued until 2025.
Without the support of the Keller Foundation, we would not have been able to provide our children with the necessary therapy, medical care, or access to food, clothing, and educational materials. Thanks to the Foundation’s assistance, our children had a chance to regain their health, and we — the means to survive during wartime.
On behalf of myself and my family, I extend our heartfelt gratitude.
Your support has made a profound difference in our lives.
