Yuliia is a young woman with a law degree who, according to her husband, has a sharp tongue and a great sense of humor. She loves reading with a cup of coffee, hanging out with friends, and taking evening walks with her dog. In this atmosphere, the couple is raising their 12-year-old daughter Sofia. She… Continue reading “Sometimes people look at me with surprise, and I don’t understand why, and then: oh, I’m in a wheelchair”: the story of Yuliia from Frankivsk
Author: Мартиненко Олексій
Vulnerability Is Also a Strength: Ivanka Vintoniak About Living With SMA, Dreams, and the Freedom to Be Yourself
She knows how to smile even when it hurts and to dream when it would be easier to give up. Since childhood, Ivanka has been used to being “strong” — that’s what everyone around her said. But over the years, she realized that true strength lies not in armor, but in the ability to allow… Continue reading Vulnerability Is Also a Strength: Ivanka Vintoniak About Living With SMA, Dreams, and the Freedom to Be Yourself
Uniting to make a difference: bringing together young people with disabilities in Ivano-Frankivsk
In Ivano-Frankivsk, the League of Strong, a public association, has launched training sessions for young people with disabilities from among residents and newcomers as part of the Empower Ukraine project. The main goal is to unite young Ukrainians and inspire them to take more active steps in their communities. Journalists from the local media “Reporter”… Continue reading Uniting to make a difference: bringing together young people with disabilities in Ivano-Frankivsk
Thread by thread: how Tamara and Volodymyr are building a bright life through rehabilitation and creativity
Volodymyr is from Ivano-Frankivsk. He is a slightly thin man, but he always keeps his back straight. His eyes sparkle with joy. He loves to walk the streets of the city, covering the distance with quick, wide strides — it doesn’t matter if it’s shiny paving stones or suburban paths, the main thing is to… Continue reading Thread by thread: how Tamara and Volodymyr are building a bright life through rehabilitation and creativity
Mental health for all: doctors in Ivano-Frankivsk region underwent training in skills for supporting patients in crisis situations
In wartime, medical professionals are increasingly encountering patients who are experiencing acute stress, loss, or symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. For many primary care physicians, this is a new challenge, as the system has not traditionally prepared them to work with such conditions. That is why the public association “League of the Strong” held a… Continue reading Mental health for all: doctors in Ivano-Frankivsk region underwent training in skills for supporting patients in crisis situations