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…
Kilometers of trials — and two people who chose to be together. The story of Alla and Vasyl Vasylyshyn
“To move forward, you have to walk,” say Alla and Vasyl Vasylyshyn. Together, they have been through a lot: trials of distance, time, fears, social prejudices, thousands of kilometers on the Ukrainian Railways between Ivano-Frankivsk and Voznesensk, and all this…
The power of communities: young people in Ivano-Frankivsk developed ideas on how to make the city more accessible
For over a month, meetings entitled “The Power of Communities” were held in Ivano-Frankivsk for young people with disabilities. They were organized by the public association “League of the Strong” to help participants feel that they can influence change and…
Reasonable accommodation will make employment easier for 1.5 million people with disabilities — Daria Kukurika
Despite the fact that Ukraine is a social state, the country does not have enough legislation to help 1.5 million people with disabilities benefit from the reasonable accommodation provision. The situation is expected to change as of 1 January 2026,…
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?…
“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…