From teacher to hairdresser: how Oksana made her dream come true thanks to the Reboot programme
Oksana, from Vynohradivka in the Mykolaiv region, devoted her life to children. As a teacher, she enjoyed stability, respect, and...
«Change comes when it is needed most” — Halyna, a participant in the Reboot programme
Before the full-scale war, Halyna lived a typical family life in Kyiv. She is a mother of three children, one...
“Thanks to my determination, I was able to resume my life’s work” — Olena, a participant in the Ukrainian Red Cross Reboot programme
Before the full-scale war broke out, Olena lived in Skadovsk, Kherson region, where she worked as a beekeeper. It was...
“During crises and times of hardship, I feel that my work can truly make a difference in the lives of others,” says Mariia Fokshek, a mental health and psychosocial support volunteer at the Chernivtsi regional branch of the Ukrainian Red Cross
Mariia, who comes from the Carpathian village of Putyla, joined the Ukrainian Red Cross in 2023. She was motivated by...
“Every treat I make blends traditional recipes with my own creative experiments” — Nataliia Podrez, a participant in the Ukrainian Red Cross Reboot programme
When the full-scale war began, Nataliia was forced to leave her native Kherson region and relocate to Vinnytsia with her...
“I got the chance to grow my business in the field of art” — Tetiana, a participant in the “Reboot: Expanding Employment Opportunities” programme
Before the war, Tetiana and her family crafted wood paintings, orthopaedic rollers, and decorative textiles in Kharkiv. Everything changed with...
I’m confident that the main achievements still lie ahead” — Veronika, a participant in the “Reboot: Expanding Employment Opportunities” programme
Veronika from Vinnytsia has always dreamed of performing on the big stage. She grew up in a family where a...
“True change starts with believing in yourself” — Valeriia, a participant in the “Reboot: Expanding Employment Opportunities” programme
When the full-scale invasion began, Valeriia was forced to leave her native Mykolaiv and relocate with her family to the...
The Reboot: Expanding Employment Opportunities Programme in Kropyvnytskyi
Due to the full-scale invasion, Svitlana was forced to leave her native Kramatorsk and relocate to the Kirovohrad region. Starting...
“I’ve always felt that I wanted to be useful to others” — Snizhana Kosar, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Volunteer at the Chernivtsi regional branch of the Ukrainian Red Cross
Snizhana Kosar, from the village of Ploska in Bukovyna, joined the Ukrainian Red Cross in 2023. After the outbreak of...
“Through my example, I show that it’s never too late to start from scratch” — Yuliia, a participant in the Ukrainian Red Cross “Reboot: Expanding Employment Opportunities” programme
A year ago, Yuliia and her family left their hometown of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region due to the full-scale...
A New Profession in a New Place of Residence: The Ukrainian Red Cross IDP Support Programme
Fleeing the war, Liliia moved from the Kharkiv region to Ternopil with her daughters and granddaughter. In the new city,...