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«Hi, everyone. I have Down syndrome. Don’t be surprised by my comments, because I don’t know how to write,» is how Dmytro Lapay introduces himself on his TikTok account. But does the ability to write really determine a person’s value? Of course not. The 19-year-old from Cherkasy proves this every day, winning over his audience…

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…

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…

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”…

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…

A year ago his greatest dream was to publish his own works. Today, Taras is a published writer who presented his book, “The Mystery of Orion”, to the citizens of Ivano‑Frankivsk on August 13 and he hopes to one day see his story on a theater stage or a cinematic screen. Getting out of the…

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…

A training session dedicated to the psychological support of military personnel returning from the front and their families took place in Ternopil. The event was led by clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Liubov Kachura. “Rehabilitation is not just about prosthetics and physical recovery. Above all, it’s about restoring mental health,” says expert Liubov Kachura. The meeting…

A specialized training session on psychological support for veterans will take place on August 13 in Ternopil. The event will focus on the challenges of reintegration after returning from the front line, as well as effective communication strategies with individuals who have combat experience. The event is organized by the Civic Union “League of the…