This is the story about Iryna from the town of Shumsk. The girl has a complex illness. Her relatives surround her with love and strongly believe in a better future. The large Dyachuk family lives in the town of Shumsk in the Kremenets district. The parents named each of their five babies at birth as… Continue reading When home becomes the whole world: the story of 12-year-old Iryna from Shumsk
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Creating diamond mosaic paintings and helping the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the story of 16-year-old Oleksandr from Chortkiv
Oleksandr Kit is a young man from the city of Chortkiv. He learned how to create diamond mosaics and became one of the volunteers for Ukrainian defenders. His works are exhibited and sold at auctions in Ukraine and abroad, and all proceeds go to help the army. Oleksandr mastered this new type of handicraft at… Continue reading Creating diamond mosaic paintings and helping the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the story of 16-year-old Oleksandr from Chortkiv
Inspiration in Everyday Life: How Dmytro Lapay, a Young Man from Cherkasy, Is Conquering TikTok and the City’s Stages
«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… Continue reading Inspiration in Everyday Life: How Dmytro Lapay, a Young Man from Cherkasy, Is Conquering TikTok and the City’s Stages
“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
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
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