More than 90,000 people in Ukraine are officially listed as missing under special circumstances, according to data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs as of March 2026. Behind this figure are thousands of families experiencing ambiguous loss — living between hope and fear without answers about the fate of a loved one.
To reach even more women whose family members serving in the military are missing or being held in captivity, Future for Ukraine joined forces with the Khorunzha Service of the 12th Special Forces Brigade “Azov” of the National Guard of Ukraine.
The cooperation was formalized through a memorandum between the Future for Ukraine charitable foundation and the KHORUNZHYI NGO. The document provides for joint work in the social sector, the implementation of charitable projects, and expanded access to professional psychological support.
The memorandum was signed to mark the International Day of the Disappeared, observed annually on August 30. This day draws global attention to people whose fate remains unknown and to their families, who live with uncertainty and wait for answers every day.
Anna Hrubaia, psychologist and GIDNA Project Lead“Our cooperation with the KHORUNZHYI NGO is an opportunity to stand with the families of Ukrainian defenders living with uncertainty. It is vital that women have access to professional psychological support when they need it most and know that they do not have to face their experiences alone”
Enrollment is currently open for the free psychological support program offered through the GIDNA project. Women whose family members are missing or being held in captivity can receive 16 individual sessions with a psychologist specializing in ambiguous loss.
To join the program, complete the application form at gidna.org or call +38 (050) 722-89-13. Participation is free and confidential.
