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From Occupation and Loss to Support: Liubov’s Family Story

January 5, 2026

Liubov’s family arrived in Odesa by evacuation buses after long months of terrible occupation of Kherson, when the city was mercilessly attacked by the russian army. Together with her husband and son, Oleksandr, they started a new life: they rented an apartment, and Oleksandr began attending classes at Inclusive Space of Caritas. Not only did he find friends and new opportunities here, but Liubov also gained a circle of support, trust, and communication with specialists and like-minded people.

It seemed that life was starting to improve, but the family faced another challenge: Liubov’s husband was diagnosed with cancer. The family spent all their savings on treatment and was unable to pay for rent and utilities.

To support the family, Caritas provided financial assistance to cover their debts, allowing them to remain in their apartment without having to look for new housing during this difficult period. In addition, due to an error in transferring documents from the Social Security Office to the Pension Fund, Oleksandr’s disability documents were lost, and the family was unable to receive the necessary assistance. Caritas’ specialists helped to resolve this issue. They also purchased a bed for Oleksandr, who had been sleeping on a mattress for several years.

Now the family can feel safe and at peace. They have received the resources they need to devote themselves to supporting Liubov’s husband and Oleksandr’s father during his rehabilitation and recovery, and to look confidently to the future.

This project was funded with UK aid from the UK Government and is implemented by Caritas Ukraine within the National PULSE Consortium, coordinated by Right to Protection. UK Government support to this project in Ukraine is provided through the SHARP element of its Humanitarian Assistance, Recovery and Protection Programme.