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Stories of IDPs

It so happened that in March 2022 an evacuation was announced in the Donetsk region. This is a scary, foreign and cold word. It evoked the same feelings when, due to "Russian" aggression, we were forced to leave our native home and become displaced persons. Endless tears, sadness, despair - life has stopped. Dnipro also encountered certain household problems. It was like that for two or three months - I don't remember exactly, because that emotional pain prevented me from feeling reality.But it could not last that long, and I was lucky enough to meet with an incredible team of representatives of the public organization "Force of the Future". Communicating with these guys and girls literally brought life back to life. And a lot of useful information, new acquaintances, discoveries, support.
I attended meetings, workshops, excursions with pleasure and enjoyed the time spent together with immigrants like me.
The "Contakt2U" community is real, active, indomitable, strong-spirited people, communication with whom has healing power and gives confidence. Over the past eight months, I have received support and assistance in adapting to a foreign, unfamiliar city. If it weren't for these meetings, being under stress could have unpredictable consequences. I am very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of a wonderful community.

Oksana, Dobropilya

How did we become immigrants?In July 2014, I and my family left our hometown of Donetsk for the Donetsk region, which wasn`t occupied.My daughters had to go to the first grade, so we thought we'd be back soon.But it was not destined.Closer to September, we realized thatwe had to decide, how to proceed and began to look for a dangerous place in another city.Literally trusting the universe, we went to the city of Pavlograd.We very quickly found housing and work there.Later I found out that I was pregnant.She worked as a pharmacy manager for up to 9 months. Every morning I traveled by bus to the city of Ternivka.The fear of being left without means of livelihood gave more than strength.My husband also mastered a new direction of activity. Began to work at height.We both gained new experience and new opportunities.When the son was born, they moved toDnipro, because my husband had the prospect of expanding his activities in this city.And it was the right decision.New connections, a new circle of acquaintances, a new way of building our life.Playback appeared in my life, which later became a favorite thing and even changed my professional activity, which now brings not only income, but also satisfaction from my duties.And all this is thanks to the people who met on my way.Most of them are now the team of the "Contakt2u" project, where I perform the duties of an accountant, and sometimes a playback actress of the "FarbaFabra" community.I am very glad to be involved in such a creative and working process with creative, goal-oriented people. Who, in dark times for all of us, do important things, inspiring with their energy and giving support and support with their actions.I don't know this from hearsay, at one time I was lucky, thanks to them I changed my life for the better.

Natalya, Donetsk

We have been immigrants since 2014. When Girkin's gang entered our native Donetsk, it became clear that this was the end. My son and my mother were taken away at the beginning of summer. They left in August. Strange city, strange people, everything from scratch. There was no desire, no strength, no money to go somewhere and communicate with someone. I even stopped wearing makeup. Why? I don't know these people on the streets, what does it matter what I look like? Work, home, social networks, series. Communication was sorely lacking. Ordinary people couldn`t understand what we were going through. I subscribed to a group of the same immigrants. I read posts, commented on something, learned some news. That's all. And then there was a charity fair. And I went there. Met the girls. An idea arose to do something for people like us. This is how the NGO "Power of the Future" appeared. I did not organize events, but I am always happy to visit them. These people gave me strength to move on. Just live. Here and now. When the full-scale invasion began, I can't even begin to describe how I felt. Is this happening again? How happy I was when these meetings began. Sometimes we don't need material things. We need support, a change of scenery, meeting and communicating with people who understand. And here at "Contakt2U" they understand. You are really cool. Thank you!

Kateryna, Donetsk