The project “Multisectoral Humanitarian Assistance with a Disability-Inclusive Approach for IDPs, Returnees, Veterans, and Host Communities in Ukraine” continues its important mission — supporting those who need it most.
Nataliya’s Story: A New Path to Independence
Ms. Nataliya recently moved to the Opishnya community, where she now lives in a large household with her brother and his family, including two teenage nieces. She dreamed of riding a bicycle with the girls to the library, local store, and for rehabilitation procedures. However, due to health issues and limited mobility, that dream was out of reach on her own.
Thanks to the project, Ms. Nataliya received a tricycle adapted to her needs. She is now able to move around independently, attend procedures, and engage with others — which is incredibly important for her psychological well-being and integration into the new community.
For Nataliya, the bicycle is more than just a mode of transport — it is freedom of movement.
Valentyna’s Story: Hearing Again
Everyone in the Opishnya community knows Ms. Valentyna — a beloved teacher who dedicated most of her life to educating children. Even after retiring, she remained devoted to her profession. However, in recent years, hearing loss forced her to leave teaching and live a less active life.
Unable to afford a high-quality hearing aid on her own, the support provided by the project became a real lifeline. With her new device, Valentyna can now talk to her loved ones again, hear the voice of her beloved granddaughter, and take part in community life.
The hearing aid has become her bridge back to the life she once knew.
The project continues to work for people and alongside them. Each story of support is a powerful reminder that care and compassion can truly change lives for the better.
Oleksandra Perkova, Communications Manager of the Project.
Bohdan, a 17-year-old son, has had severe cerebral palsy since birth. The boy needs constant care, not only from his family, but also from specialized care equipment that meets his needs. When Bohdan was still a baby, the family was able to get a wheelchair through government programs. But over the years, the equipment wore out, and the need remained. [...]
For Polina, a 12-year-old girl from the village of Buhayivka in Poltava Oblast, the journey to school is a daily challenge of almost 10 kilometers. Living with her father in a remote village, she travels this distance every day to study, socialize with friends, and discover the world. Due to the lack of public transportation and the poor condition of the road, which is virtually unusable, her father [...]
The project "Multi-Sectoral Humanitarian Assistance with Disabilities for IDPs, Returnees, Veterans and Host Communities in Ukraine" continues its important mission to help those who need it most. Ms. Natalia's story: a new path to independence Ms. Natalia recently moved to Opishnya community, where she now lives with her brother's extended family, where she has two teenage nieces. The woman dreamed of [...]
Ms. Tetyana is one of those who were forced to flee her hometown of Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, due to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In June 2024, she evacuated to Dnipro, leaving her home on the outskirts of the city, where living conditions had become unbearable. Despite this, she did not want to leave her home until the last moment. With the outbreak of war, Tetiana continued to live [...]
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